At ABI Building Inspections, we highly recommend that a comprehensive pest inspection be carried out before making any property purchase. Starting from $265 ex GST, we engage a fully licensed pest inspector to thoroughly assess your prospective home. Where possible, we coincide our inspection times for both the building and pest assessments to help reduce wait times on your final reports. Pest inspections are strongly recommended for almost all homes, as between 10% and 30% of inspected properties present with either existing damage from previously treated white ants or active white ant infestations that will require immediate treatment. White ant damage is a common and serious defect caused by termites eating out the timber framing both inside and outside the home. Because this damage is often not visible or in plain sight, a professional assessment is crucial. Some existing damage may look minor during a visual inspection, but further investigation can reveal extensive hidden damage in concealed areas, such as behind plaster linings, within structural framing timbers, or in external shedding adjacent to the dwelling. Our reports also identify specific areas that are at risk or highly attractive to pests, helping you implement preventative measures to avoid future white ant damage and protect your investment.