Termite Protection Building Alterations
Termites also known as white ants cause millions of dollars of damage to homes and buildings in Australia. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) has enforced that any alterations to existing homes require a form of termite management to be installed to deter termite attack. It is important to that your building contractor engages a termite manager to install the termite protection
How can termites enter your home unnoticed?
Below list some examples of how termites can gain access to your home without you even knowing;
- if there are construction joints in your slab the termites can enter through the joints
- if there are unprotected pluming penetrations through the slab, termites can squeeze in between the penetration and the slab
- if you have timber posts attached to your external walls and the timber posts are in direct ground contact
- stored goods up against the building edge
- installing structures up against the building edge for example a shed, water tank, pool pump housing
- building garden beds up against the building edge
- if the ground level is up to or above weepholes
What building alterations require termite protection and a form 16?
When any alterations are carried out a physical or replenishable form of termite protection needs to be installed and a Form 16 issued by the Termite Manager. The building approval will not be issued without a Form 16. It is important if you have a contractor carry out alteration work to ensure termite protection is installed. Alterations to exisiting building that require termite preventative protection to be installed;
A new driveway or patio – if you are having a concrete slab poured that is abutting your existing house slab termites can gain access through the join between the two slabs. A termite replenishment can be installed to the proposed area prior to the concrete being laid. A trench is dug, the old soil is replaced with new soil which is treetd with Termidor and the replenishment hose is installed into the soiled area. There is a charge point to allow the system to repumped with Termidor in subsequent years.
A new bathroom or change to an exisiting bathroom – if your plumber drills through your slab this can create a concealed entry for termites, this can be protected by various termite products depending on the type of construction, in the photo’s below the cut concrete has been protected with GT Granular Beads
Besides needing a Form 16 for the building certifier it is good to know that between the building owner and the contractor they have taken the precautions to protect the alterations to the building from termite attack by have a licensed termite technician install the appropriate termite protection
What people say about us
We achieve great results with our treatments with many happy customers,
below are some feedback / comments from our customers
Tim – Nambour
Very pleased with the whole job and value for money. I will recommend this man to all my friends.
Ashley – Buderim
Top Choice Pest Control provided excellent service for our home in Buderim. Deano arrived on time and did a really thorough job both inside and out. The proof was in the pudding: no unwanted insects which is quite simply what we want. Well recommended.
Sol – Warana
Excellent service, from arranging the time to the actual service. Great people to get along with. Thank You!
Nicholas – Manly West
Thank you to Belinda and Deano. I was using an alternate service and we ended up with termites. I rang Top Choice Pest Control and Deano came that day, located the source, treated them and then followed up in the following weeks. Termites all gone and we haven’t seen any other pests too. Great service and great price!
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Told my Mum and she used you to pest control her house too, we will be using you again once we find a house to buy.
Beech – Everton Park
Deano did our pest control and was very friendly and thorough. He was flexible in the time that he could carry out the pest control as I had limited time as I work long hours. Deano was very friendly yet professional and explained what he was doing. Since my pest control has been carried out we have not seen let alone had any issues with cockroaches, ants or any other bugs. I have and would recommend them to friends and family. Thanks again guys.
Jan – Mountain Creek
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Maddy – Buddina
Belinda and her husband were very quick in communicating with me to provide information and a quote, and were very helpful when trying to organise an inspection and treatment. Best price I found in the area. I even got a phone call after the treatment to explain the report in details for me. Thank you! Would recommend this company to others.
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Lee – Maroochydore
Have used Top Choice for a number of years and find them professional, punctual and overall do a good job.
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We approached Top Choice Pest Control to do something a bit out of the ordinary for us. We needed our boat inspected for termites for import purposes with DAFF. This was something unfamiliar to them but they definitely stepped up to the plate. Belinda put in more than 100% effort to find out everything that was going to be required for a successful report. She went above and beyond her job even the DAFF employees were very impressed. Top Choice came out to our vessel and did a thorough and skilled search and test of the boat, us and DAFF were very impressed with its work. We would highly and definitely recommend TOP CHOICE PEST CONTROL.
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Thank you Deano for your professional service and the efficient manner in which you carried out the Pest Control and Termite Inspection on my home. I will continue being a regular customer from now on and I have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family members who also need Pest Control Services
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Glenn – Mons
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Sally – Nambour
I am extremely impressed with Top Choice Pest Control. Deano located the nest and entry points very quickly and prevented a major infestation continuing dead in its tracks. He conducted himself in a very professional manner and I found him to be completely honest in his appraisal of the infestation. I was very pleased with the cost of the treatment which was less than I expected but was what was quoted. The post-treatment inspections put my mind at ease and I will refer Top Choice as the number 1 Termite and Pest Control company I have ever dealt with. My builder father was on site during the treatment and was so impressed with the feedback and explanations from Deeno that he has already referred clients to Top Choice.
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Jo – Flaxton
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