How much does a termite inspection cost in Morley?+
FAB’s standard residential price is $299 inc GST, with a current launch price of $249 inc GST — a saving of $50. That covers the comprehensive Termite & Timber Pest Inspection, an 18-page formal written report with photographed findings and moisture detection where relevant. Pre-purchase inspections are Fixed Quote.
How often should a Morley home be inspected for termites?+
CSIRO’s Managing Termites guidance states that regular inspections, at least annually, are required and notes that the integrity of termite-management systems can be affected by renovations, garden alterations, slab movement and insecticide depletion. For an established Morley 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.
My Morley home is double brick. Do I still need an inspection?+
Yes. Brick and concrete are not termite food, but they are not necessarily a barrier either. CSIRO describes subterranean termites building shelter tubes over materials including concrete and brickwork, and the National Construction Code notes termites may enter masonry through mortar and other joints. The timber in a double-brick home — including roof framing, frames, skirtings and flooring — can still be vulnerable.
Why do garden beds and paving matter?+
Because they can conceal the building perimeter and make termite evidence harder to identify. In the 81 Morley inspections published by SURE Building Inspections, 42.0% recorded a slab edge concealed by soil, paving or raised garden beds, and 29.6% recorded mulch or garden beds against the house. CSIRO recommends keeping soil and mulch below the slab and maintaining visibility around the building perimeter.
Do you use a moisture meter?+
Moisture detection is used where relevant alongside the visual inspection. A high reading does not prove termite activity. It indicates an area that deserves closer examination.
What does the inspection report include?+
You receive an 18-page formal written report with photographed findings. The inspection is carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 4349.3 and documents relevant findings, accessible areas, conducive conditions and any limitations encountered during the inspection.
I'm buying in Morley and the seller has already provided a report. Is that enough?+
Not necessarily. WA Consumer Protection notes that a seller-paid report may have been prepared in the seller's interest and advises buyers to consider arranging their own independent inspection. Pre-purchase inspections through FAB are quoted separately as a Fixed Quote.
What happens if you find termite activity?+
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.
