Termites may be easy to locate in a ceiling cavity if you know where to look. But the real estate agent does not permit it because it would be improper to have access to the ceiling during a public inspection as it may be detrimental to the sale of the dwelling. This is his main concern and rightly so. This is why private inspections are undertaken out of open inspection times.
These photos were all taken from the roof of one house, which appeared to be well-maintained and had only a small amount of mudding to indicate termite activity around the laundry door frame, which the home owner had brushed away without realizing its importance. I noted the mud coloured staining on the architrave paintwork near the wall.
The termite damage went unnoticed even after recent renovations, such as a brand-new roof that was installed just a few years ago.
I can only suggest that anyone planning to bid or purchase at an auction, or purchasing by highest offer, should get an inspection done first, to save yourself having to spend many thousands of dollars.
These photos were all taken from the roof of one house, which appeared to be well-maintained and had only a small amount of mudding to indicate termite activity around the laundry door frame, which the home owner had brushed away without realizing its importance. I noted the mud coloured staining on the architrave paintwork near the wall.
The termite damage went unnoticed even after recent renovations, such as a brand-new roof that was installed just a few years ago.
I can only suggest that anyone planning to bid or purchase at an auction, or purchasing by highest offer, should get an inspection done first, to save yourself having to spend many thousands of dollars.
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