Does the Timber Pest Inspection and Report guarantee that the property is or is not free of timber pest activity or damage?
No. As mentioned previously, the inspection is limited to a VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY in accord with the requirements of AS 4349.3. The visual inspection DOES NOT include breaking apart, dismantling, removing or moving objects including, but not limited to, foliage, mouldings, roof insulation/sisalation, floor or wall coverings, ceilings, floors, furnishings, appliances or personal possessions. The inspector WILL NOT dig, gouge, force or perform any other invasive procedures unless a more invasive physical inspection is accepted by the owner of the premises. Again, if the inspector is concerned with the possibility of concealed timber pest activity and or damage, an invasive inspection will be recommended in the report.
