Termite risk in Pakenham homes

Subterranean termites are found across Melbourne's south east, and in Pakenham the risk on a given property comes mostly from what surrounds the house. Our building and pest inspections keep recording the same conditions: mulch heaped over weep holes, untreated timber edging, old stumps left in beds, taps that keep the base of a wall damp, and no termite management notice in the meter box.

Keep mulch and soil below the weep holes and clear of the slab edge.

Replace untreated timber edging near the house with durable materials.

Old stumps can host a termite nest that forages well beyond the yard.

Fix leaking taps and keep downpipes connected so the wall base stays dry.

Look for the termite management notice in the meter box when you buy.

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Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Pakenham. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.

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Termite risk in Pakenham homes: common questions

Does Pakenham have termites?

Subterranean termites are active in Melbourne's south east. Whether a particular house is affected depends on conditions around it.

Is a new house protected?

New homes have a termite management system, but it only works if the garden does not bridge it, for example by burying weep holes.

How regularly should a Pakenham home have a timber pest check?

Every year is the usual advice for homes in termite active areas, and before you buy.

Will you treat termites?

No. We inspect and report. A licensed pest manager treats.

What does the notice in the meter box record?

A durable notice recording the termite management system fitted to the house and its maintenance needs.