What a timber pest inspection can and cannot tell you
AS 4349.3 in plain terms, including its limits.
In short: A pest report is evidence of what was visible on the day, not a guarantee.
Visual and non-invasive
AS 4349.3 inspections look at readily accessible timbers and the conditions around them.
Tools help
Moisture meters and thermal cameras show where conditions favour pests.
Limits
Timbers behind linings, under floor coverings or in blocked areas cannot be seen.
Decay and damage
Rotting fascias and exposed timber are recorded alongside pest evidence.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Mambourin. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
