HomeMasters offers rigorous pre-purchase timber pest inspections in Adelaide to protect homebuyers from the devastating structural damage caused by termites and other timber pests. Termites cause over $100 million of property damage each year in Australia, and because this damage is not usually covered by home insurance, an independent pre-purchase inspection is a vital investment. Conducted by our in-house expert pest technicians, the inspection meets all requirements of Australian Standards AS 4349.3 and AS 3660. The comprehensive assessment goes beyond just termites, also checking for borers, fungal decay, rats, mice, possums, spiders, ants, and cockroaches. Inspectors actively look for termite workings, damage, and conducive conditions such as excessive moisture or poor drainage. The rigorous process includes knock testing all visible and accessible timbers, including the roof space. We also conduct moisture testing on walls and skirtings; since termites are around 70% moisture, high readings in supposedly dry substrates are a strong indicator of their presence. Furthermore, we check surrounding trees up to 50 meters from the main dwelling and inspect the meterbox for labels indicating prior treatments. If active termites or prior treatments are located, the inspector provides detailed advice on the species, potential damage, the chemical used, and necessary eradication or barrier treatments.