Which company should I call if I think I have termites?
Thinking you have found termites (white ants) in your home is scary and unsettling. But for some homeowners, finding a reputable Pest Company to sort out the problem can be just as daunting.
Really all you want to know is, ‘Can I trust you, and will you give me the right advice’?
You don’t know termites and maybe don’t know what to ask or compare.
Sometimes the only point you are confident to focus on is price. But there are many factors you should consider.
Five points to consider when choosing a Termite Company in Brisbane.
To help you, we would like to give you a checklist of questions you should ask when calling companies in Brisbane, Australia. You don’t need to ask them all - choose your best three:
- Are they local and based in Brisbane (beware of calling a call centre in Sydney or Melbourne)
- How long have they been in business, and do they have a good size crew?
- How are their Google Reviews?
- Do they have a Queensland Health Timber Pest license?
- Do they have a QBCC (Queensland Building Construction Commission) license?
Additional points to consider
- Is your company insurance, and how much does it cover?
- Do all the technicians carry and use Thermal Cameras & Termatrac Motion Detection devices?
- Do you inspect up in the roof and all of the subfloor (space under the floor)?
- How many hours do you assign to do a termite inspection?
- Do I get a digital report on the day?
- Can you supply a treatment proposal and do the work?
- Are they accredited through the chemical company to apply the product?
For most homeowners, how the phone is answered and the helpfulness is just as important as all the above points.
How much does a termite (white ant) inspection cost in Brisbane?
‘What is the price’ is an obvious question. You know very little about termites and probably have never engaged a pest control company specialising in treating termites.
But you really need to compare apples with apples when selecting a company for your termite inspection. Sadly, there is a big difference in quality, knowledge and approach in our industry.
The average price of a termite inspection in Brisbane: is between $280 to $330 (average size house)
This should include the following:
- Using devices - thermal camera, moisture meter and termatrac motion detection
- Inspect the fenceline, garden, house perimeter, subfloor, internal exposed timbers and roof void
- Digital report completed on the day, plus a treatment proposal
- It should take one to two hours
How a termite inspection should be done
Consumer Warning about termite inspections
Fake companies - no QBCC license
Many pest control companies construct a website to make them look local but have their call centre in another city and don’t have the appropriate Queensland licenses.
All companies operating in Queensland need to have a QBCC license. Otherwise, you are engaging a subcontractor. If they don’t have a QBCC license, they can’t get insurance and shouldn’t be advertising they do termite inspections and treatments.
Free check offers - not licensed
Some companies offer a free “termite check” and quickly suggest a dodgy, overpriced wooden box baiting system. These guys aren’t licensed or qualified. Often you need to sign a waiver to say you are accepting a ‘check’, not an inspection to the Australian Standards.
Call Conquer Termites - experts you can trust
Call Conquer Termites, a trusted, local Brisbane company that has been in business for 20 years.
Our office is based on Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill. We have 25 technicians that are fully licensed, trained and equipped. We know how to detect and treat termites for all types of homes in South East Queensland.
