How Much Does A Pest Inspection Cost?

A pest inspection is an assessment that identifies a potential pest infestation in your home. It is designed to find pests that either pose a health risk or cause structural damage. This may include damage to ceiling beams or floorboards.
 
The term 'pest' refers to a number of insects that may be present. These include termites, fleas, mites, mice, rats and more. If pests are identified, the inspection helps to pinpoint the pest type, the extent of the damage, entry points, hiding places and the problem’s root cause.
 
A thorough pest inspection is conducted before treatment. This helps your inspector select the right pesticide and other resources required. It’s a crucial part of pest control. It helps the inspector develop a strategy, estimate time and cost and more.

When pests infest homes, they leave distinctive signs. Termites are the most troublesome, as their main sign is damage to your home. Some other clear indications of pest damage to watch for include:
 

• Tubes made of dirt or mud. These are classic signs of termite damage. You may find them in timber structures or areas close to soil
• Wood damage - this can be an indication that termites have been feeding
  
• Damage to paint or varnish (looks like water damage)
  
• Damaged (hollow) wood
  
• Physical signs, such as discarded body parts or wings. This may indicate winged ants (these eventually become termites)

Any wooden structure can potentially be affected by termites. However, they are also attracted to certain areas. The most commonly impacted areas of the home include:
 

• Gates and fences
• Roofs (including ceilings and wooden fixtures)
  
• House exterior and garden. Trees are also vulnerable to damage
  
• House interior and wooden furniture
  
• Walls and floors
   

It’s important to be vigilant and ensure you check these parts of your house regularly. If you notice any of the above warning signs, you may have pests. And, if left untreated, the problem will get worse.

Regular pest inspections are an extremely valuable investment. They should be carried out every two years. However, your home should be inspected more frequently if you live in an area prone to infestation.
 
A key benefit of a pest inspection is that existing problems can be easily identified. Often, pests leave no noticeable signs. So, if left to invade your home, they will multiply and quickly become unmanageable. The longer pests are unidentified, the greater the health risk and potential property damage. Once this occurs, the more it will cost to resolve the problem.
 
Unfortunately, these risks are often overlooked. Pests and rodents are known carriers of disease. This can severely impact your family’s health. Furthermore, rats frequently gnaw through electrical wiring, which can cause fires. Termites can compromise your home’s structural integrity. This can also negatively affect your resale value and potentially cause accidents.
 
So, by scheduling periodic inspections, you’ll save money and time. Plus you’ll protect your family’s health and wellbeing.
 
In addition, regular inspections can lower your insurance premiums. By identifying and acting on pest problems, you’ll also minimise the need to make insurance claims.

Just as every home is different, pest inspection costs vary from one property to another. The amount you ultimately pay depends on various circumstances, including:
 

• Property size: The size of your property influences the cost of pest inspection significantly. Obviously, the larger the property, the more time, effort and inspectors will be required. Along with the cost, size also impacts the treatment required.
• Property location: This is a key variable that influences the overall cost. For instance, costs can be higher if you live on acreage and in an area that is prone to pests (such as termites or rodents).
• Type of pest: This ultimately decides the type of treatment, time, effort and cost required. Finding the base of termite colonies, for instance, takes much longer. Similarly, with rodents, it generally takes longer to find their entry points and hiding places.
  
• Infestation size: The size and density of your pest problem also impacts and cost and time required. The inspector must find the entry points and hiding places to determine this. The entry point may be easily accessed, but it may take longer to find the main base, for instance.
   

On average, however, you can expect to pay between $100 and $200. Initially, it may seem like a significant upfront cost. However, pest control treatment can cost more than twice this amount, so it’s a worthwhile preventative investment.
 
Prior to an inspection, our trained inspectors will discuss the cost with you. This way, you’ll know exactly what you’ll have to pay.

On average, a pest inspection takes one hour to complete. During this time, the inspector examines your property for signs of possible infestation. If suspected, it will take longer, as they need to confirm this by undertaking more rigorous checks.

Other factors resulting in a longer inspection time include the property’s condition and the amount of clutter in the area.

This largely depends on the treatment recommended. Pest control can last anywhere from a few hours to a day for the treatment to settle. In some instances, a second visit may be necessary.
 
We believe you can’t put a price on safety. To schedule a pest inspection, contact All Pest Solutions today.