Damp foothills block in Montrose? Termite checks today

Termite Inspection Montrose, Melbourne

A home backing onto a bushland reserve, damp soil, big trees near the house. A local inspector can be in Montrose in 60 minutes* to inspect and give you a written report.

Homes backing onto Outer East reserves inspected with thermal imaging.

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Found Termites or Mud Tubes Right Now? Do This First

Higher rainfall and bushland make Outer East Melbourne one of the more termite-active parts of the city, and in Montrose homes backing onto reserves need regular checks. Here is what to do.

Do not spray them or pull the timber apart

Fly spray and disturbance kill a few hundred termites and warn the rest. The colony seals off the area and keeps feeding somewhere you cannot see, which makes it harder and more expensive to eliminate.

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Leave them exactly as they are
Do not break open mud tubes, lift more boards or dig around the area.
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Cover any opening you made
Tape a piece of cardboard or plastic over the hole so the termites stay calm and keep working.
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Do not use spray, dust or bleach
Household products cannot reach the nest, which may be metres away underground or in a tree.
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Take a photo and note where
Which room, which wall, and what the damage looks like. It helps the technician plan the inspection.
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Call us on 07 3544 9883
Live termites are treated as urgent. An inspection maps how far they have spread before any treatment is chosen.

Our Termite Inspection Services in Montrose

From a routine annual check to a live termite find, our technicians specialise in inspecting Melbourne homes thoroughly and explaining the results clearly, with an upfront price before work starts.

Technician doing a termite inspection in a Melbourne subfloor

Full Termite InspectionSubfloor, roof void, interior, fences and garden

Pre-purchase pest inspection of a house for sale in Melbourne

Pre-Purchase Pest InspectionKnow what you are buying before you sign

Annual termite inspection of a Melbourne weatherboard home

Annual Termite InspectionThe yearly check we recommend for every home

Thermal imaging camera used for a termite inspection in Melbourne

Thermal Imaging & Moisture TestingActivity found behind walls without cutting holes

Subfloor stumps being checked for termites in Melbourne

Subfloor & Roof Void InspectionStumps, bearers, joists and roof timbers checked

Written termite inspection report for a Melbourne home

Written Termite ReportFindings, photos, risk areas and next steps

Termite Treatment PlansDusting, foaming and baiting of live activity

Termite Barriers & Monitoring in Melbourne

Termite Barriers & MonitoringSoil treatments and bait stations around the home

Commercial & Strata Inspections in Melbourne

Commercial & Strata InspectionsShops, offices, schools and unit blocks

Sound Familiar? Common Melbourne Termite Worries

Some of these are termites and some are not. An inspection is how you find out for certain.

"Mud tubes on the stumps or brickwork"

Subterranean termites build pencil-thick mud leads to travel between the soil and the timber in your house. They are the clearest sign of activity.

"The skirting board sounds hollow"

Termites eat timber from the inside and leave a paper-thin skin of paint. Tapping along skirtings, architraves and window frames reveals it.

"Flying ants around the lights at night"

On warm, humid evenings in spring and summer, winged termites leave the nest to start new colonies. A swarm indoors means a nest is close.

"We are buying a house and need it checked"

A pre-purchase pest inspection before you sign shows any termite activity, old damage and conditions that put the house at risk.

"The neighbours have just found termites"

A single colony can forage 50 metres or more from its nest, across several properties. If next door has them, your house is within reach.

"It has been years since the last inspection"

We recommend an inspection at least every 12 months. Most serious damage is found in homes that skipped a few years.

Is It Termites or Ants?

Flying ants and flying termites turn up in the same weather and look alike at a glance. Here is how to tell them apart before you worry.

Differences between termites and ants
	Termite	Ant
Waist	Thick, straight body with no waist	Narrow, pinched waist
Antennae	Straight, like a string of beads	Bent, with an elbow
Wings	Four wings of equal length, shed easily	Front wings longer than the back wings
Colour	Workers are pale cream and soft	Brown, black or red and hard-bodied
Seen in the open	Rarely. They stay inside timber and mud tubes	Often, trailing across paths, benches and walls
Damage	Timber eaten from the inside along the grain	No timber eaten, though some nest in wood that is already damp

Think it is ants? See our ant control service in Melbourne. Not sure? Keep a few in a jar or send us a clear photo and we will tell you.

Why Outer East Melbourne Homes Are at Risk From Termites

Higher rainfall and bushland make Outer East Melbourne one of the more termite-active parts of the city. Homes backing onto reserves need yearly inspections.

Timber homes on stumps

Weatherboards on timber stumps are common from Eltham and Greensborough to Ringwood, Croydon and the Dandenong Ranges foothills. Low subfloors with poor airflow stay damp, and bearers and joists sit within easy reach of the soil.

Bushland, gum trees and creeks

Termite colonies nest in old gum trees, stumps and buried timber, then forage underground to nearby houses. Suburbs along the Yarra, Plenty River and Dandenong Creek corridors, and anywhere backing onto reserves, see the most activity.

Renovations and garden beds

Extensions, decks, raised garden beds and paving built against the house can bridge the original termite protection. Leaking pipes, air conditioner drips and poor drainage add the moisture termites look for. New slab homes are not immune either.

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Termites feed all year, but activity and swarming peak in the warm, humid months from October to February. Winter is a good time for a routine inspection.

Why Termites Should Not Be Ignored or Sprayed

Termites work out of sight, and by the time damage is obvious it is usually well advanced. Here is what is at stake.

Structural damage

Termites hollow out bearers, joists, wall studs and roof timbers. Floors sag, doors jam and, in the worst cases, parts of the house need rebuilding.

Home policies rarely cover it

Most home policies in Australia exclude termite damage. The repair bill is yours, which is why a yearly inspection is cheap by comparison.

Damage you cannot see

Because termites eat from the inside, timber can look sound and be hollow. Without a moisture meter and a sounding tool, activity is easy to miss.

DIY makes it worse

Spraying or ripping out infested timber scatters the colony. They abandon that spot and attack somewhere else in the house.

How Our Termite Inspection Works

The goal is simple: find any activity, find what is attracting it, and tell you plainly what to do. Our technicians explain each step and the price before they start.

What a termite inspection covers

Every accessible part of the property is checked: interior rooms, roof void, subfloor, outbuildings, fences, trees and garden beds. We recommend having this done at least once every 12 months, and more often in high-risk areas.

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Call and tell us about the property
Age, construction, any signs you have noticed and when it was last inspected.
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Same day inspection
A technician checks inside, the roof void, the subfloor and the yard with a moisture meter, sounding tool and thermal camera.
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Findings explained on site
You are shown any activity, damage and risk areas before the technician leaves.
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Written report
A report with photos, the areas inspected, what was found and what we recommend.
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Upfront treatment quote
If termites are found, you get a clear price for treatment and protection before any work starts. No hidden charges.

How Much Does a Termite Inspection Cost in Montrose?

The price depends on the size of the home and how much of it can be accessed. A single-storey unit on a slab is the quickest inspection. A large weatherboard on stumps with a low subfloor, outbuildings and a big garden takes the most time. These are the things that set the price:

Size of the property. Number of rooms, storeys and outbuildings.

Construction type. Slab, stumps, brick veneer or weatherboard.

Access. Subfloor clearance and roof void entry.

Type of report. A routine inspection, or a pre-purchase report.

You get an upfront price with no hidden charges after the technician has seen the job. Call 07 3544 9883 or tell us about the property online for a faster estimate.

Why Montrose Chooses Freshify for Termite Inspections

A termite inspection is only as good as the time spent in the subfloor and roof. We look where termites actually live, and we explain what we find in plain English.

Onsite in 60 minutes*

Technicians spread across Melbourne, so live termites are looked at today, before they move.

Termite experts

Our technicians bring years of experience with Melbourne's subterranean termites and the homes they attack.

The right tools

Moisture meters, sounding tools and thermal imaging to find activity behind walls without cutting holes.

Upfront pricing

The inspection price is agreed before we start, and any treatment is quoted separately. No hidden costs.

A report you can read

Photos, plain language and a clear list of what to do next.

24/7 emergency service

Found live termites on a Sunday night? Our phones are answered day and night, with same-day booking availability.

*Onsite in 60 minutes applies to urgent jobs and depends on technician availability and location.

Why Households Trust Us With a Termite Inspection

You are relying on someone to crawl where you cannot see. Here is what you can count on from the moment you call.

You know who is coming. The technician's name and arrival window are sent to you before they leave.

You see what we see. Photos of any activity, damage and risk areas, shown to you on the day.

You get it in writing. A report covering what was inspected, what was found and what we recommend.

You can call us back. Questions about the report, or new signs of activity? Call the same number.

Termite Inspection Near You in Montrose

Our technicians cover Montrose 3765 and the rest of Outer East Melbourne, including Bayswater, Belgrave, Belgrave Heights and Boronia, with same day service and upfront pricing.

Suburbs near Montrose

Kilsyth Mooroolbark Mount Dandenong Mount Evelyn Lilydale The Basin Croydon Boronia Bayswater Coldstream Chirnside Park Warranwood

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Termite Inspection Montrose FAQs

How often should I get a termite inspection?

At least once every 12 months. Homes in high-risk areas, with a history of termites, or with conditions such as a damp subfloor may need one every six months.

How much does a termite inspection cost in Montrose?

It depends on the size of the home, how it is built, how easy the subfloor and roof void are to access, and whether you need a routine or pre-purchase report. You get an upfront price before the inspection, with no hidden costs.

Does Melbourne have termites?

Yes. Subterranean termites are active across Melbourne, especially in suburbs near bushland and creeks in the outer east and north east. Homes on timber stumps or with garden beds against the walls are more exposed. An annual inspection catches activity early.

What are the signs of termites?

Mud tubes on stumps, walls or foundations; skirting boards, door frames or floorboards that sound hollow or feel soft; paint that bubbles or ripples; doors and windows that start to stick; and winged insects or discarded wings near lights on a warm evening.

What should I do if I find termites?

Leave them alone. Do not spray them, break the mud tubes or remove the timber. Cover any hole you made and book an inspection. Disturbed termites retreat and attack elsewhere, which makes the colony harder to eliminate.

How long does a termite inspection take?

Usually one to two hours for an average house, and longer for large homes or properties with outbuildings and big gardens. The technician needs access to the roof void and the subfloor.

Is termite damage covered by my home policy?

Generally not. Most Australian home policies exclude damage caused by termites and other insects. Check your own policy, but regular inspections are the main protection.

Are new homes safe from termites?

No home is termite-proof. New homes are built with a termite management system, but it can be bridged by garden beds, paving, decks and extensions, and it still needs regular inspections to keep doing its job.

What happens if you find termites?

The technician shows you the activity and explains the options, such as dusting or foaming the live termites, baiting the colony and installing a barrier or monitoring system. You get an upfront price before any work starts.

Do you do pre-purchase pest inspections?

Yes. We inspect the house, subfloor, roof void and grounds for termite activity, past damage and risk conditions, and provide a written report before you commit to the purchase.