Living near bushland: what raises termite risk around a Gables home
Termites are active across Sydney, and conditions around the house decide how exposed it is.
In short: Conducive conditions, blocked weep holes and moisture near the walls.
Bushland nearby
Gables borders Scheyville and its bushland. Bushland supports termites, as do established gardens anywhere in Sydney.
Conducive conditions
Moisture, timber and cover near the walls attract termites. We record them so they can be removed.
Weep holes
Weep holes blocked with mortar or buried by soil hide the inspection zone and trap moisture.
Water at the walls
Leaking taps, poorly connected downpipes and ground falling inwards keep the slab edge damp.
Annual checks
A yearly timber pest inspection is the practical way to catch activity early.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Gables. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
