Termites
Don't Wait.
Neither Should You.
Termites destroy more Australian homes than fire, floods and storms combined — and most owners don't know until it's too late. One inspection changes everything.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Termite Inspectors
With 35+ years protecting Melbourne homes and over 5,000 five-star reviews, BugFree isn't just another pest company. We're the team other pest controllers recommend when the job matters.
Most inspectors use a torch. We use thermal cameras that detect heat signatures from termite activity hidden inside walls — finding colonies others miss completely.
Our lead technician has personally supervised thousands of termite inspections across Melbourne. That depth of experience means faster, more accurate identification every time.
We have technicians positioned across all Melbourne suburbs 7 days a week. In most cases we can be at your property the same day you call.
Your AS 3660 compliant report — with photos, findings, risk areas and recommendations — is emailed to you the same day. Accepted by banks, insurers and conveyancers.
Our technicians explain everything in plain language. If termites are found, you'll receive a clear written quote with options — no pressure, no on-the-day upsells.
Melbourne's highest-rated pest control company on Google. Read our reviews and you'll see one theme repeated again and again — on time, thorough, honest.
Every Area. Every Risk.
A proper termite inspection is not a 20-minute walk around the outside. Our inspections cover every accessible area of your property using multiple detection tools — the way Australian Standard AS 3660 requires.
Subfloor & Foundations
The most common termite entry point. We crawl the full subfloor checking piers, bearers, joists and all timber-to-soil contact points.
Roof Void
Termites travel up. Roof timbers, trusses and ceiling framing are checked — an area many inspectors skip entirely.
All Interior Walls & Skirtings
Every room is probed and tapped. Thermal imaging scans walls for heat signatures that indicate hidden termite activity inside the cavity.
Full Exterior Perimeter
Complete walk of the outside looking for mud leads, damaged timber, weep holes and any conditions that make your property vulnerable.
Trees, Stumps & Garden Beds
All trees and stumps within 50m of the structure are checked — one of the most commonly missed nesting and feeding sites in Melbourne properties.
Fences, Garage & Outbuildings
Your garage, shed, pergola and timber fencing are all included as standard — not charged as extras like some companies do.
We Find What Others Miss
Most pest controllers arrive with a torch and a stick. We use six professional-grade detection tools on every inspection — because termites are experts at hiding.
Detects heat from termite activity behind walls and ceilings. Finds colonies completely invisible to the naked eye.
Termites need moisture to survive. Elevated readings inside walls often mean an active colony is close.
Fibre-optic camera inspects inside wall cavities and confined spaces without drilling or causing damage.
Electronic device that detects termite movement through vibration and sound inside timber. Finds active infestations in real time.
The most reliable traditional method — tapping timber to identify hollow sections eaten from inside.
Professional torch for subfloor and roof void inspection in confined, low-light areas.
From Call to Report — Same Day
Call or Submit Your Details
Call (03) 9124 9920 or fill in the form above. We confirm your time slot on the spot — same-day availability in most Melbourne suburbs.
Licensed Technician Arrives
Your BugFree technician arrives in a marked vehicle, on time. They'll walk you through what they're checking and why before starting.
Full Inspection With All Tools
Every accessible area inspected — subfloor, roof void, all interior rooms, full exterior perimeter, trees and outbuildings. All six detection tools used.
Written Report Emailed
Full AS 3660 compliant report with photos emailed the same day. Clear findings, risk assessment, and recommendations. Accepted by banks, insurers and conveyancers.
Treatment Plan If Required
If termites are found, your technician explains the options clearly with a written quote. No pressure. You decide what happens next — we never start treatment without your approval.
Don't Ignore These
Termites cost Australian homeowners over $1.5 billion in damage every year. Most of it was preventable. These are the signs Melbourne homeowners most commonly miss.
Tap your skirting boards or door frames. A hollow sound means termites may have eaten through from inside — the wall or floor looks fine but isn't.
Brown mud tunnels running up your walls, stumps or foundation are a definitive sign of subterranean termite activity.
Flying termites shed their wings after swarming. A pile near a window or door means a colony is establishing itself close by.
Termite damage causes timber to warp. Doors and windows that suddenly become hard to open are a classic early warning sign.
Moisture from termite activity under paint creates bubbles and blistering — easily mistaken for water damage.
Structural timber eaten from inside causes visible sagging. This is late-stage damage — if you're seeing this, call us today.
Termite Inspections Across All Melbourne Suburbs
We service all Melbourne suburbs — metro, inner, outer and everything in between. Same-day available 7 days a week.
What Melbourne Homeowners Say
"Had a termite inspection before buying our new home in Castle Hill. The thermal camera found activity in a wall the vendor hadn't disclosed. Saved us from an extremely expensive mistake. Couldn't recommend BugFree more highly."
"Technician was on time, professional, and took time to explain everything he found. The report was in my inbox before he'd even left the street. Incredibly thorough — found early activity we had no idea about."
"Annual inspection with BugFree for the third year running. Same level of detail every time, detailed report same day, and honest advice on our property's risk level. This is the team to trust for termites in Melbourne."
Common Questions
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