Conducive conditions: what draws termites to an Officer home
The everyday things around a house that make termite attack more likely.
One visit covering the building under AS 4349.1 and timber pests under AS 4349.3, with the conducive conditions around the house set out plainly.
One of our inspectors will call you back. If it is urgent, call 1300 471 805.
AS 4349.1 governs the building half of the report and AS 4349.3 the timber pest half. Each part is a visual check of what can be safely reached, backed by moisture and thermal readings.
24 checkpoints across 8 areas on a standard Officer building and pest inspection. Where a roof space, subfloor or room is locked, blocked or unsafe on the day, the report says so and explains what was not seen.
Termite conducive conditions and moisture items recorded at Officer homes.
The everyday things around a house that make termite attack more likely.
What the notice is, why it matters and what a missing one means.
Why a damp wet area wall matters to a building and pest inspection.
New Construction Stage Inspections Seven independent visits on an Officer build, each before the next trade covers the work. 
Pre-Handover (PCI) Inspections Every room, the roof and the site checked before you sign for your new Officer home. 
Pre-Purchase Building Inspections A clear read on an established Officer home's condition before you commit to buy. 
Defect Investigation Reports Finding the real cause of a leak, crack or failing balcony and what the fix has to cover. 
Rental minimum standards (Victoria) inspections Your Officer rental checked against all 15 Victorian minimum standards before it is advertised. 
Dilapidation Reports Record your home's condition before a neighbouring lot is excavated or built on. 
Expert Witness Reports Written to the VCAT expert evidence practice note once a building dispute is heading to the tribunal. 
Pre-Listing Inspections Find out what a buyer's inspector will flag before your Officer home is advertised. 
Insurance Claim Assessments Independent evidence of the damage and its likely cause to support your claim. Instant online pricing, or talk to the booking team on 1300 471 805.
No inspection can. AS 4349.3 is an inspect and report standard. We report what was visible on the day and the conditions that raise the risk.
We do not treat pests, remove linings or move stored goods, and we cannot see inside walls or under floors without access. Electrical, gas and plumbing testing, asbestos and mould testing and appliance checks are excluded. A licensed electrician should inspect the switchboard and wiring.
Anything that gives termites food, water or cover close to the house. Garden beds against the wall, leaking condensate and timber left on soil are the common ones in Officer.
It tells you what system was installed and when it needs attention. If it is missing from the meter box, the history of the protection is unknown.
It is worth it. Termite protection on a newer home depends on the barrier staying intact, and later landscaping often breaks it.
Yes, along with a moisture meter. Neither sees through walls, but they help find damp areas that deserve a closer look.
We report where and what was seen and recommend a licensed pest manager for treatment. We do not treat, so there is no conflict in the advice.