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Building and Pest Inspections in Manor Lakes

AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3 together, so the house and its timber pest risk are read in one visit.

  • Building and pest in one visit
  • AS 4349.1 and AS 4349.3
  • Fences and garden timbers checked
  • Moisture meter at slab edges
  • Conducive conditions listed
  • Thermal camera on suspect walls
  • One combined report
  • Within 24 hours
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What is included

What is included in a Manor Lakes building and pest inspection

The building component follows AS 4349.1 and the timber pest component follows AS 4349.3. Both are visual inspections of readily accessible areas; the pest inspection reports activity, damage and conditions conducive to timber pests and does not treat.

Termite activity

  • Live termites or mud leads
  • Workings in timber
  • Damage to fences and sleepers

Garden timbers

  • Stumps and buried timber
  • Sleeper garden edges
  • Timber fence posts in soil

Slab edge

  • Paving over the slab edge
  • Garden beds against walls
  • Weep holes buried or blocked

Water around the home

  • Downpipes discharging at walls
  • Ponding near footings
  • Leaking taps outside

Damp readings

  • Moisture meter on internal walls
  • Thermal anomalies
  • Wet areas next to external walls

Roof space

  • Timbers for workings
  • Leaks feeding timber
  • Insulation disturbed

Building exterior

  • Roof covering condition
  • Gutters and falls
  • Sealant at openings

Building interior

  • Cracking measured
  • Doors binding
  • Wet area condition

Records

  • Termite notice in meter box
  • Evidence of past treatment
  • Recommendations for follow up

27 checkpoints across 9 areas on a standard Manor Lakes building and pest inspection. Anything we cannot reach safely on the day, such as a roof space blocked by stored goods or a locked meter box, is named in the report so you know what was not seen.

Sample findings

Sample defects found during our building and pest inspections

Timber pest findings and conducive conditions from established homes in Melbourne's west.

Termite workings and damage in a timber boundary fence, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Termite workings and damage in a timber boundary fence, Braybrook
Termite damage running along a fence rail, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Termite damage running along a fence rail, Braybrook
Tree stump left in the garden, a likely termite nest site, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Tree stump left in the garden, a likely termite nest site, Braybrook
Downpipe discharging at the wall base, a condition termites like, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Downpipe discharging at the wall base, a condition termites like, Braybrook
Fungal decay in timber fence posts at ground level, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Fungal decay in timber fence posts at ground level, Braybrook
Weep holes sitting too close to the paving outside, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Weep holes sitting too close to the paving outside, Braybrook
Water not drained away from the house, keeping the ground damp, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Water not drained away from the house, keeping the ground damp, Braybrook
Timber fence leaning and unstable, flagged as a safety item, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Timber fence leaning and unstable, flagged as a safety item, Braybrook
Damp brickwork and paving at the base of a wall, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Damp brickwork and paving at the base of a wall, Braybrook
Rotting timber where it meets damp soil, found during a building and pest inspection in Braybrook
Rotting timber where it meets damp soil, Braybrook
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  • Upper floors checked against the engineering
  • Showers run before the keys change hands
  • Roof water followed from gutter to drain
  • One inspector across your build where possible
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FAQ

Building and Pest Inspections in Manor Lakes: common questions

Are termites active around Manor Lakes?

Subterranean termites are found across Melbourne's west, and we record them in fences and garden timbers on established properties. A slab home is not immune; the colony simply has to come in from the edges.

Will you treat any termites found at the Manor Lakes property?

No. AS 4349.3 work stops at finding and recording; it never includes treatment. If activity is found, the report recommends a licensed pest manager and treatment options are theirs to advise on.

Can you guarantee a home is termite free?

No inspector can. The inspection records what was visible and accessible on the day and the conditions that raise the risk.

Why do weep holes matter for termites?

Paving or garden soil built up over the weep holes and slab edge hides the inspection zone, so termites can enter the wall unseen. We record where that has happened.

What does a Manor Lakes building and pest inspection leave out?

Electrical, gas and plumbing testing, appliances, pools, asbestos and mould testing, invasive drilling or opening of walls, and any treatment. Concealed timbers, areas behind stored goods and inaccessible roof spaces are listed as not inspected.

How is a building and pest inspection priced?

By house size, with both components in one fixed price. The quote form shows it before you book.

How soon can it be done?

Usually within a few days, and the combined report arrives within 24 hours of the inspection.

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