Local Knowledge. Clear Reporting.
Based locally in Dianella, FAB provides thorough termite inspections with photographed findings, a detailed written report and moisture detection where appropriate — helping you understand your property's termite risks.
Standard residential homes 1–4 bedrooms. Larger or complex properties quoted according to scope.
Found live termites or looking for preventative protection?
We also offer free on-site quotes for eligible termite treatments, chemical barriers and baiting systems.
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$125 treatment creditIf you proceed with an approved termite treatment of $600+ within 60 days of your inspection, $125 of your inspection fee is credited toward the treatment.
You don’t just get a verbal answer. You receive an 18-page formal written report with photographed findings.
Written findings prepared on site, with same-day delivery in most cases.
Report examples must use actual redacted FAB report pages with customer name, property address, contact information, sensitive signatures and personally identifying information removed.
View Sample ReportLaunch $249 inc GST · Standard $299 inc GST · Save $50
AS 4349.3 inspection of accessible interior, roof void, subfloor and external perimeter areas of a standard Perth home, with photographed findings.
Pre-purchase timber pest inspections are available for Dianella property purchases. Tell FAB your settlement timing when enquiring so the inspection scope and timing can be confirmed.
Pre-purchase inspections are Fixed Quote.
Why Dianella homes need a property-specific inspection
From a sample of 72 timber pest inspections published by SURE Building Inspections.
Source: SURE Building Inspections, 72 published timber pest inspections in Dianella. Percentages rounded. Not all inspections record every finding.
Suburb context from ABS and REIWA.
A $249 check on a $1.225M median Dianella house value
A small preventative cost relative to the asset being inspected.
Moisture is not proof of termite activity. Drainage, plumbing leaks and air-conditioning discharge can create localised moisture conditions. CSIRO’s Managing Termites guidance recommends directing water away from the building and checking for leaks. Moisture detection is used where relevant alongside the visual inspection.
Subterranean termites move through soil, making the ground-to-building junction a key inspection area. Concealed entry can occur around the perimeter, through joints and through penetrations.
36.1%
of the 72 published Dianella inspections recorded slab edges concealed by soil, paving or raised garden beds.
Source: SURE Building Inspections.
CSIRO recommends keeping soil and mulch below the slab and away from weep holes; a clear perimeter improves inspection visibility.
Dianella grew substantially through the 1960s around Walter Road and Grand Promenade, and the median home in SURE’s inspection sample dates from the 1970s. Newer pockets include Dianella Heights, St Andrews, Montclair Rise and Dress Circle.
At any age, decades of landscaping, paving, drainage changes and later modifications can alter the conditions around a property and the areas available to inspect.
The useful question is not how old the house is. It is what condition the property is in today.
Dianella has two community open spaces, 65 small parks and one large regional open space, plus retained native bushland at Cottonwood Crescent Nature Reserve within Bush Forever Site 43.
We’re based in Dianella and regularly inspect homes throughout Dianella and surrounding suburbs.
A clear and straightforward next step.
For an explanation of treatment options and indicative costs, read our Perth termite treatment cost guide.
Photographs and notes are added to the report.
Fabien explains what was found and the available options.
No pressure. The customer decides.
Genuinely based in the suburb we service.
Inspection carried out in accordance with the Australian Standard for timber pest inspections.
You see what the inspector saw.
$249 inc GST launch price, normally $299.
Evidence first. Quote second.
Google reviews
Real Google reviews from customers who have used FAB for termite inspections, timber pest reporting and termite work.
Termite inspection
“We had our annual termite inspection with Fabien and he found active termites in a tree trunk very close to the house. We were quite worried, but Fabien explained everything clearly and told us what needed to be done. Very happy with the service and really appreciate his help. Highly recommend!”
Timber pest inspection & report
“Fabien was on time, professional and very informative. He explained the timber pest inspection clearly, and the report was detailed and easy to understand. Very happy with the service. Thanks Fabien.”
Termite treatment
“Fab completed a termite barrier treatment for us. Very professional and tidy, and he took the time to explain the whole process clearly. We were very happy with his work. Thank you very much, Fab! Highly recommended.”
5.0 ★★★★★ · 31 Google reviews
Read our Google reviewsFAB’s current launch price is $249 inc GST, normally $299 inc GST, for a comprehensive Termite & Timber Pest Inspection. That covers the inspection, an 18-page formal photographed written report and moisture detection where relevant.
Yes. Brick and concrete are not termite food, but they are not necessarily a barrier to termite movement. CSIRO describes subterranean termites constructing shelter tubes over materials including concrete and brickwork, while the National Construction Code notes that termites may enter masonry through mortar and other joints. Double-brick homes also contain vulnerable timber, including roof framing, door jambs, skirting boards and flooring.
Yes. “White ants” is a common name used for termites, although termites are not actually ants.
CSIRO’s Managing Termites guidance states that regular inspections, at least annually, are required and notes that termite-management systems can be affected by renovations, garden alterations, slab movement and insecticide depletion. For an established Dianella home, annual inspection is a sensible baseline. Where there are concealed slab edges, persistent moisture, garden beds against walls or a history of activity, more frequent monitoring may be recommended.
The slab edge is one of the important areas assessed during a termite inspection, because concealed entry can occur around the building perimeter. In the published sample of 72 Dianella timber pest inspections, 36.1% recorded slab edges concealed by soil, paving or raised garden beds.
A newer home should not be considered termite-proof. Dianella includes newer pockets such as St Andrews, Montclair Rise, Dress Circle and Dianella Heights, but conditions around a property change after construction. Landscaping, paving, drainage, additions and other alterations all affect how the building can be inspected.
Moisture detection is used where relevant alongside the visual inspection. Moisture is not proof of termite activity; a high reading indicates an area that deserves closer examination. Drainage, plumbing leaks and air-conditioning discharge can create localised moisture conditions. CSIRO recommends directing water away from the building and checking for leaks.
The findings are documented in your report with photographs and explained to you. If treatment is appropriate, the options are quoted separately. Booking the inspection does not commit you to treatment. If you proceed with an approved termite treatment of $600+ within 60 days, $125 of your inspection fee is credited toward the treatment.
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SELECTED TERMITE INSPECTION
Launch $249 inc GST · Standard $299 inc GST · Save $50
$249 inc GST launch price · Save $50 · Normally $299 · Australian Standard AS 4349.3 · 18-page photographed written report · Moisture detection where relevant
