Understanding the Different Inspection Types

The inspection you need will depend on whether you're purchasing, renting or moving into a property.

Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection

A Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection is specifically intended for people considering the purchase of a property.

The inspection is carried out in accordance with AS 4349.3—2010 and focuses on accessible evidence of timber pests, timber pest damage and conditions that may increase the risk of timber pest problems.

This may include assessment for evidence associated with:

• Subterranean termites

• Timber borers

• Fungal timber decay where applicable

• Previous timber pest activity

• Visible timber pest damage

• Conditions conducive to timber pest activity

A written timber pest inspection report is provided following the inspection.

This is not a building or structural inspection.

Rental Pest Inspection

A Rental Pest Inspection is intended to assess a rental property where pest activity is suspected or has been identified.

Unlike a Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection, this is not an AS 4349.3 pre-purchase inspection.

Depending on the circumstances, we may assess for signs of common pests such as:

• Cockroaches

• Ants

• Rodents

• Fleas

• Bed bugs

• Spiders

• Other relevant pest activity

The purpose is to help identify the pest involved, areas affected and conditions that may be contributing to the problem.

Moving Into a Property Pest Inspection

A Moving Into a Property Pest Inspection is designed for people who want a property checked for common pest activity before or around the time they move in.

This can be particularly useful where the property has been vacant, previous occupants had pets, the pest history is unknown or signs of pests have already been noticed.

Depending on the circumstances, the inspection may consider common household pests, rodents, fleas, bed bugs and other relevant pest concerns.

Where pest activity is identified, we can discuss whether treatment or other action is appropriate before or after you move into the property.

Which Inspection Do I Need?

Buying a property?
Choose a Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspection if you require an inspection for timber pests and timber pest-related conditions before purchasing.

Renting and concerned about an existing pest problem?
A Rental Pest Inspection can help identify the pest and assess the affected areas.

Moving into a property and want it checked for common pests?
A Moving Into a Property Pest Inspection may be more appropriate.

If you're unsure which inspection suits your circumstances, Bees Knees Pest Management WA can help determine the appropriate service before your booking.