How bad can termite damage get? Tales from Taringa
Fri 15 Feb 2019
Termites are an increasing problem in Australia. Around the 1960s, homes were constructed using softwood timber for framing and concrete slabs with little clearance from the ground. With that, homes built in by-gone eras are known to have a higher risk of attracting termites. Even up to this day, termites don't choose what types of houses they are going to strike, they just do it whenever they want. Though they are just tiny species, they work non-stop and they can chew your house down to a pile of sawdust.
According to a study commissioned by AEPMA in 2012, the estimated average transaction for treatment and repair of termite damage will cost a resident $10,000 per house, and that's quite expensive. It is also reported that every year, more than a hundred thousand Australian properties are infested by termites which the total repair cost is equivalent to $1.3 billion.
The best things you can do to prevent this to happen is to have a regular termite inspection and a treatment plan, like the ones we offer at Conquer Termites Northside
Scheduling a yearly termite inspection will stop the termites from spreading. You won't know that there are termites in your house until the damage is extensive. They hide into places where there are reliable food source and moisture.
A recent job we completed in Taringa was of an investment home that was left unoccupied for several months. Queensland's beating weather caused wear and tear on gutters and piping, creating excessive moisture in areas alongside the Taringa home's walls and foundational posts. After the Taringa home was listed for sale, a mandatory pest and building inspection found a colony of termites wreaking havoc in the eastern portion of the home, causing some significant damage to windows and wooden fixtures. $21,000 later, the colonies were eradicated and a superior termite barrier protection system was installed.
In any case, once termites are being discovered swarming in your house, it's time for a termite treatment. This will keep your house free from termites and will protect your investment. To eradicate them quickly, you need professional help. Trying to do the work with yourself will allow the termites to damage your property.
If you want to spot and eliminate termites in your home, the trained termite specialists from Conquer Termites Northside is what you need. They offer comprehensive termite and pest control services all across Brisbane's northside, particularly in areas such as Taringa and surrounds. Reach out to Conquer Termites Northside today via phone on (07) 3356 8801.
