The Expertise You’re Investing In
When you book a wood borer inspection, you’re securing the expertise of a trained professional. This isn’t just a typical pest control visit. Wood borer inspectors complete specialized training beyond the standard pest control certifications to be able to issue official wood borer inspection certificates. You’re covering not only the inspection but also the knowledge, training, and additional registration fees that come with this specialized service.
Factoring in Time and Travel Costs
An often-overlooked part of the inspection cost is the inspector’s time and transport. Sometimes, inspectors spend 30 minutes or more traveling to the property. While the inspection itself can vary in length, depending on the property size, every moment counts. When you add it all up, the cost of a wood borer inspection is quite reasonable compared to other services.
Step-by-Step: The borer beetle inspection process
When the wood borer inspector arrives, they’ll get straight to work. Typically, they start outside, inspecting trees, wendy houses, and other wooden structures within a 50-meter radius of your home to detect any signs of wood borer activity. If anything is found within this area, it will also need treatment before a certificate can be issued.
Once the exterior inspection is done, they’ll move indoors, often beginning with the roof. They check for any sagging or issues with the tiles, and inside the roof, they’ll examine all timbers carefully, including wooden ceilings if they’re present. From there, they’ll inspect all wood in the home: door frames, doors, skirtings, floors, and even the subfloor if accessible.
Wrapping Up: Certificate Issuance and Delivery of the Wood Borer Certificate
After the inspection, the office issues the wood borer inspection certificate. This is either emailed to the client or sent directly to the attorneys handling the property transfer.
In Summary: What You’re Paying For
A wood borer inspection covers a lot—from the inspector’s expertise and certification to the detailed inspection process and the certification logistics. Now you know exactly what goes into it and why it’s a worthwhile investment.