Should You Buy a House with Termite Damage Evidence?
If there are signs of termite damage evidence found during your Brisbane building and pest inspection, is it still worth going through with the purchase of that property? After all, termite damage can have a serious impact on the structural integrity of a property and can cost quite a lot of money to repair.
However, even if termite damage is found during a pre-purchase inspection, it doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t buy the property.
At the end of the day, the decision rests on your shoulders. Here are some considerations to consider if you discover evidence of termite damage during your building and pest inspection in Brisbane.
What Are the Signs of Termite Damage?
It is highly recommended that you have a professional inspector conduct a pre-purchase building and pest inspection, who can identify signs of termite damage in the house. These signs, when exploring an open home or inspecting a property for sale in Brisbane, could point to evidence of a termite infestation.
Noticeable damage on the timber in the floors, walls, and ceiling of the property
Timber that looks like cork
Small, white insects that look like translucent ants
Cracks in the plaster walls
Crumbling or soft timber in the sub-floor
If any of these signs are present in a property you are thinking of purchasing, it is even more essential that you have a professional pest inspector check out the extent of the damage.
The Cons of Termite Damage Evidence
Termite damage to a property can have a serious effect on the stability of the structure of the home and the safety of the occupants. The more widespread the damage is, the more it will affect the property. If key structural elements of the house have been damaged, then the structure may be at risk of collapsing.
Even minor termite damage can still be costly to repair. It is likely that the affected timber will have to be removed and rebuilt by a licensed builder, which depending on how bad the damage is, can cost thousands of dollars. Depending on your budget, these costs may be too high for you to cover on top of having to purchase the property.
Ironbark Building and Pest are qualified to conduct building and pest inspections, and can also carry out repairs, maintenance, or pest control that may be required. Read more about our all in one Brisbane home building services for more information.
How Termite Damage Evidence can be Beneficial
It may sound strange but discovering termite damage before you buy a property can be of large benefit to you. Knowing that there is termite damage in a property is an important insight to have before you make one of the biggest investments of your life. Having this information will allow you to plan and budget appropriately if you do decide to buy the house.
Pre-Purchase Pest Inspections with Ironbark Building and Pest
At Ironbark Building and Pest, we conduct pre-purchase pest inspections on Brisbane properties to see if there is any evidence of termite damage. To make use of our quality services, contact us today!