Termite risk in Manor Lakes VIC

Termites reach a Manor Lakes slab home from the edges, through fences, sleepers, stumps and landscaping built up over the slab edge. New homes are built with a termite management system and a durable notice in the meter box describing it, and we have found that notice missing at handover. On established homes the useful question is whether the conditions around the house invite termites in.

New homes need a termite management system under the NCC.

A durable notice in the meter box records the system used.

Fences, sleepers and stumps are common entry points.

Paving over the slab edge hides the inspection zone.

A pest inspection to AS 4349.3 reports, it does not treat.

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

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Termite risk in Manor Lakes VIC: common questions

Do I need a pest inspection on a slab home?

Yes, if you are buying. Termites reach slab homes from the garden and fences, and those areas are part of the inspection.

What is the notice in the meter box?

A durable notice describing the termite management system and when it should be inspected. It should be there at handover.

How often should a home be checked?

Most system manufacturers recommend at least yearly inspections. Check the notice and your warranty conditions.

Does paving matter?

Yes. Paving or soil built over the slab edge or weep holes gives termites a hidden way in.