Termite Treatment Sydney
Termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, storms and floods combined — and most of it isn't covered by insurance. They work silently inside your timber, so the first sign is often serious damage. We run detection-grade inspections and install chemical barriers and baiting systems that stop the colony before it costs you a renovation.
One sighting usually means many more hidden
Termites — often called 'white ants' — quietly hollow out the structural timber of Sydney homes from the inside out. A colony can number in the hundreds of thousands and cause major damage in months, all without showing on the surface.
Because the damage is hidden and rarely insured, prevention and early detection are everything. We inspect roof voids, subfloors and the perimeter with thermal and moisture tools, then protect your home with a barrier or baiting system matched to the species and the building.
More than just a nuisance
Structural damage
Termites eat the timber that holds your home up — walls, floors, roof framing — often before there's any visible sign.
Rarely insured
Most home insurance policies specifically exclude termite damage, so the repair bill lands squarely on the owner.
Silent & fast
A colony can cause significant damage in months, working unseen inside walls and subfloors around the clock.
Resale risk
Active termites or past damage can derail a sale or pre-purchase inspection and wipe value off the property.
Signs you have a problem
- Mud tubes on walls, piers or subfloor
- Hollow or papery-sounding timber
- Doors or windows suddenly sticking
- Discarded wings near windowsills
What's included
- Thermal & moisture-assisted inspection
- Written report with photos & risk map
- Chemical soil barrier or baiting system
- Conducive-conditions advice
- Warranty with annual inspection plan
Types of termite we treat
Not all termites are the same — the right treatment depends on the type and how it's reaching your home. These are the ones we inspect and treat for across Sydney.
From $280Subterranean Termite
Australia's most destructive timber pest. Nests underground and builds pencil-width mud leads up into homes, hollowing out structural timber from the inside.
How we treat it
Chemical soil barriers and in-ground baiting stations that workers carry back to wipe out the whole colony.
Soldier Caste
The colony's defenders — pale bodies with an orange head and large pincers. Finding soldiers when you break open a mud lead confirms an active infestation.
How we treat it
We identify the species from the soldiers, which tells us exactly how aggressive the colony is and how to treat it.
From $320Drywood Termite
Lives entirely inside dry timber with no soil contact — often arriving in second-hand furniture or framing. Leaves tiny piles of pellet-like droppings.
How we treat it
Targeted timber injection, and for widespread cases a whole-of-structure treatment.
Dampwood Termite
Larger termites that target wet, decaying timber — decks, fence posts, and framing softened by leaks or poor drainage.
How we treat it
Fix the moisture source first, then treat and replace the affected timber and protect the rest.
How we get rid of them
Thermal inspection
A full inspection of roof void, subfloor, perimeter and gardens using thermal and moisture meters to find activity.
Identify & plan
We identify the species and entry points, then recommend the right barrier or baiting system for your home.
Barrier or baiting
A chemical soil barrier and/or in-ground stations the colony carries back to the nest, eliminating it at the source.
Monitor & protect
Ongoing monitoring and an annual inspection program keep your home protected and your warranty valid.
Why Sydney chooses us
Same-day callouts
Urgent problem? We keep slots free for same-day and next-day appointments across Greater Sydney.
Family & pet safe
Risk-assessed, home-approved products. People and pets simply stay off treated areas until they're dry.
Honest upfront pricing
A firm quote before we start. No call-out surprises and no nuisance plans you don't need.
Guaranteed work
Every job is warranty-backed — if the pest returns in the warranty window, we re-treat for free.
Keep them from coming back
Simple habits that make your place far less inviting between treatments.
- Book a professional termite inspection every 12 months — sooner near bushland.
- Keep soil, mulch and garden beds below the weep holes and away from walls.
- Fix leaking taps, hot-water overflows and poor drainage that create moisture.
- Improve subfloor ventilation and clear stored timber off the ground.
- Don't stack firewood or pavers against the house.
- Keep an eye out for mud leads, blistered paint and hollow-sounding timber.
Your questions, answered
How do I know if I have termites?
Tell-tale signs are pencil-width mud leads on walls or piers, timber that sounds hollow when tapped, blistered or rippled paint, and discarded wings near windows. Often there's no visible sign at all, which is why annual inspections matter.
Are termites covered by my home insurance?
Almost never — most policies specifically exclude termite (and general pest) damage. That makes prevention and early detection far cheaper than the repair bill.
How often should I have an inspection?
At least every 12 months for most Sydney homes, and more often if you're near bushland, have had termites before, or have a timber-framed or older property.
Should I spray termites myself if I find them?
No — disturbing or spraying a mud lead makes the colony retreat and re-route, making it harder to treat. Leave it intact and call us so we can treat the colony at its source.
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