Termite inspection Melbourne
AS 3660.2 termite inspections for Melbourne homes report within 24 hours
Multi Pest Control carries out AS 3660.2:2017 compliant termite inspections across Melbourne, using thermal imaging, moisture metering, probing, and tapping to find termite activity your eyes alone cannot detect. Written report within 24 hours. Annual, reactive, and pre-purchase inspections available.
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AS 3660.2:2017 compliant
Thermal imaging camera
Calibrated moisture meter
Written report within 24 hours
AS 3660.2
2017 the Australian Standard for termite inspections
1 in 3
SE Australian homes attacked by termites
24 hrs
written report turnaround
Annual
inspections recommended across Melbourne
Visual inspection
Method 01
Tool: naked eye and inspection torch
Detects visible termite mud tunnels (shelter tubes) on concrete stumps, foundations, and walls; visible termite damage to exposed timber; termite swarm evidence (discarded wings); and accessible earthen packing in timber voids.
Limitation: Cannot detect termite activity hidden inside wall cavities, inside solid timber framing, or beneath slabs. Accounts for a minority of active Melbourne termite situations.
Probing & tapping
Method 02
Tool: sharp probe and sounding mallet
A sharp probe inserted into accessible timber detects soft or hollowed areas consistent with termite damage. Tapping with a mallet produces a hollow resonance in termite-damaged timber versus the solid sound of intact wood detectable in skirting boards, door frames, and subfloor bearers.
Limitation: Only effective on accessible surfaces. Cannot probe through finished wall linings, tiles, or concrete. A probed hole smaller than 3mm does not require repair, it is part of the inspection.
Thermal imaging
Method 03
Tool: calibrated thermal imaging camera (FLIR)
Active termite galleries inside wall cavities generate a thermal signature either warm (from metabolic heat of the termite colony) or cool (from moisture in the mud). A thermal imaging camera detects these differentials through plasterboard and plywood linings without destructive access. The most significant advancement in termite detection in the past two decades.
Limitation: Requires a minimum temperature differential of 0.5–1°C to produce a readable image. Cannot penetrate masonry, concrete, or thick materials. Indicative only, thermal anomalies require confirmation with moisture meter or physical investigation.
Moisture metering
Method 04
Tool: calibrated pin-type and pin-less moisture meter
Active termite workings contain significant moisture, subterranean termites require constant moisture to survive. A calibrated moisture meter detects elevated moisture readings in wall linings, flooring, and skirting boards consistent with active termite activity or water ingress conducive to termite attack.
Limitation: Elevated moisture may indicate plumbing leaks, condensation, or roof leaks rather than termite activity, moisture readings must be interpreted in conjunction with visual, probing, and thermal findings for accurate diagnosis.
🟤 Mud tunnels on walls or stumps
Brown clay tubes running up concrete stumps, foundation walls, or brick piers the most definitive external sign of subterranean termite activity. Do not break them open.
⚠ Inspect immediately
🔊 Hollow sounding timber
Skirting boards, door frames, and architraves that produce a hollow sound when tapped indicate internal termite damage the timber has been consumed from within.
⚠ Inspect immediately
🎨 Paint blistering or plaster cracking
Thin paint or plaster surfaces over timber that bubble, blister, or crack without obvious cause termites feeding on the timber beneath cause the surface to lose support.
⚠ Inspect immediately
🪰 Termite swarmers (alates)
Winged termites (swarmers or alates) emerging in spring or summer inside the house or near windows and doors. Discarded wings are found on window sills after a swarm. Swarmers indicate a mature colony nearby.
⚠ Inspect immediately
🪵 Sagging or springy floors
Floorboards that feel soft, springy, or sunken may indicate subfloor structural timber that has been damaged by termites, particularly in older Melbourne homes with subfloor construction.
⚠ Inspect immediately
🌳 Damaged timber in garden
Termite damage in timber fencing, retaining walls, or tree stumps within 50 metres of the building indicates an established colony that may already be foraging toward the structure.
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Annual termite inspection
Annual due diligence
AS 3660.2:2017
✓Full AS 3660.2 compliant inspection
✓Thermal imaging + moisture metering
✓Subfloor, roof void, interior, exterior
✓50m radius grounds inspection
✓Written report within 24 hours
✓Conducive conditions documented
✓Treatment recommendations if activity found
Reactive inspection
Urgent investigation
AS 3660.2:2017 same day availability
✓Same-day inspection for suspected activity
✓Full AS 3660.2 compliant methodology
✓Targeted investigation of reported signs
✓Thermal imaging of suspected areas
✓Written report same day where possible
✓Treatment options quoted on site if active
Biannual visits
Property purchase
AS 4349.3 suitable for conveyancing
✓AS 4349.3 formatted report for property purchase
✓Full timber pest inspection — all species
✓Suitable for vendor statement and conveyancing
✓Thermal imaging + moisture metering
✓Written report within 24 hours
✓Combinable with building inspection on request
Treatment independent advice
If termites are found, we provide written treatment options without pressure. A second quote is always reasonable our report gives you the information to compare.
Thermal imaging included
A calibrated thermal imaging camera is used on every inspection not available for an add-on fee. It is a standard tool of a compliant AS 3660.2 inspection.
Report within 24 hours
Written reports emailed within 24 hours of the inspection suitable for property purchases, insurance requirements, and termite barrier warranty conditions.
1.5 – 2.5 hours on site
We take the time a compliant inspection requires. An inspector who is finished in under 60 minutes is not completing an AS 3660.2 compliant inspection.
AS 3660.2:2017 compliant
Every inspection follows the full AS 3660.2:2017 methodology all four methods, all accessible areas, systematic inspection that takes the time required.
All Melbourne suburbs
Same week bookings available across all Melbourne zones. Eastern and bayside suburbs Melbourne's highest termite risk areas receive priority scheduling.
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