Before you purchase a home, it is recommended that you have a timber pest inspection report. A timber pest inspection report can be provided to make sure your property is not infested by termites or other timber pests. It will inform you of any current infestation, previous damage, areas likely to be infested in the future, and where additional inspections are recommended to maintain effective physical and chemical timber pest barriers. Timber pest inspection reports are needed before purchasing a home, however should also be considered by homeowners to maintain the structure of their property, whether that’s the home they reside in, or an investment property. It’s important to maintain both the interior and exterior of your property and ensure it remains structurally sound and not damaged by pests.