Termite Inspections Melbourne
Termite inspections across Melbourne
A termite inspection is the cheapest thing on the entire termite menu — and the only one that tells you the truth about your home. The Australian Standard recommends one at least every 12 months, and there’s a blunt reason to take that seriously: home insurance in Australia almost never covers termite damage, so the annual inspection is effectively the only cover you can get. Amazon Pest Exterminators is family-owned with 25+ years in Melbourne homes, 400+ five-star Google reviews, and phones answered 7am–9pm, seven days. And when you’ve actually found something? We treat termites as urgent — often same-day, depending on where you are.
What a termite inspection covers
Everything termites touch, inside and out: the roof void, the subfloor, internal timbers — skirtings, architraves, door and window frames — plus the outside story: fences, stumps, trees, garden beds and the moisture-prone spots that make a property attractive to termites in the first place (what the trade calls conducive conditions).
Different homes hide termites differently, and we inspect accordingly. Slab homes get special attention around wet areas, because termites can come up through shower bases and you’d never know. Subfloor homes with brick veneer are where we find the most activity — and the crawl space means those inspections take longer, because we’re physically under your house looking, not guessing from the doorway.
The gear that finds them without breaking your walls
You can’t see inside a wall — but the right equipment can. Our technicians carry the Termatrac (iTraker), a live-termite detection unit that picks up actual termite activity inside walls, skirtings and architraves without putting a single mark on them, alongside thermal imagers, moisture meters and timber sounding tools (the techs call them dongers). The point of all of it: finding what’s really there without cutting exploratory holes in your home.
Why our reports take nearly as long as the inspection
The on-site inspection runs 60 to 120 minutes for a typical home — longer for subfloors, because crawling under a house properly takes time. Then comes the part most companies rush: we spend another 60 to 90 minutes building your report. That’s not padding — it’s the product. You get a detailed written report with photos of everything that matters: any key findings, the conducive areas that could attract termites, and clear recommendations in plain English.
One thing we always establish: whether the property has had termite protection in the past. If there’s nothing in place, we’ll say so and recommend what suits your home — because an unprotected house in Melbourne is running on luck. You can read about how protection works on our termite control page, and if you’re building, our pre-construction termite barriers are a whole service of their own.
Buying a house? Get inspected before you sign
Pre-purchase termite inspections aren’t optional in our book — they’re imperative. We’ve seen too many people move in without one and meet the previous owner’s termites a few months later, with no insurance to catch them. One piece of honest advice whoever you use: make sure your inspector has real, hands-on termite experience — not just a checklist. Most of the buyers who call us are really buying reassurance, and reassurance is only worth something when it comes from someone who’s actually opened up termite-damaged walls. Call (03) 9436 0883 and ask about a pre-purchase inspection — reports are built for exactly this decision.
When to book one
Annually, at minimum — that’s the Standard. Sooner if any of these sound like you: an older home with original timber, established gardens, a property near bushland or creeks (our inspection runs through St Helena, Eltham, Montmorency, Yarraville and Kensington stay busy for good reason), no record of any previous termite protection, or it’s spring and you’ve seen winged insects swarming around the lights. And if you’ve actually found termites or mudding — don’t spray, don’t disturb it, cover it back up if you already have, and call. That one’s urgent, and we treat it that way.
Termite inspection questions
How long does a termite inspection take?
60 to 120 minutes on site for a typical home — subfloor homes sit at the longer end because we’re physically crawling the space. Then allow another 60 to 90 minutes on our side to build your written report properly. Thoroughness is the product; we don’t rush either half.
What does the report include?
Key findings with photos, any signs of activity or damage, the conducive conditions that could attract termites, whether the property has previous termite protection, and clear recommendations. It’s written in plain English — you’ll know exactly where your home stands and what, if anything, to do next.
Can you come today?
Often, yes — depending on your location. When it comes to termites we treat it as urgent, phones are answered 7am–9pm seven days, and if you’ve found live termites or fresh mudding, tell us that when you call and we’ll move accordingly.
Do you do pre-purchase termite inspections?
Yes — and we consider them essential when buying. The report is built to inform your purchase decision: what was found, what condition the timber is in, and what protection (if any) exists. Ask for real termite experience from any inspector you use — it’s the difference between a checklist and an answer.
What happens if you find termites?
First: your house is not about to fall down — termite damage happens over months and years, not days. We map how far the activity extends, explain what we’ve found with photos, and quote the right treatment for your specific structure — every house is different, which is why we quote per property rather than off a rate card. Treatment targets the colony, and where a consistent barrier is achievable, our work carries a minimum 8-year warranty (terms and conditions apply).
Book your termite inspection
Call (03) 9436 0883 (7am–9pm, seven days), send us an enquiry, or book online. Family-owned, 25+ years, 400+ five-star reviews — and a report worth the paper it’s printed on.