Hi All
This is my first thread here.
Really appreciate if you guys could provide some comments on the pest report on a 3br house built circa 1920. It was renovated very recently but the report lists the following defects:
Subterranean termite damage - YES
Evidence of wooden decay / fungi – YES
Access should be gained – YES
Subfloor
Timber is hollow – replace damaged timber
Timber formwork
Remove all formwork and timber debris
Remove all of the timber debris from the subfloor
Improve the subfloor ventilation
Have a plumber connect the downpipe
Extend the overflow pipes to the nearest drains
NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ACTIVE TERMITE.
We are not going to undertake any development on the house in the foreseeable future, except for necessary mitigation recommended in the building and pest report. So is this a deal breaker? Or is this past termite condition acceptable considering the age of the building, of course subject to the sale price?
The above treatment probably costs 10k? Should we get a quote before auction?
If we make all the mitigation suggested above and be very careful on the pest control and monitoring, will it possibly remove any indications of termite activities if we undertake a pest inspection again in the future (in 3 years to sell the property to say).
Any suggestions will be appreciated, the auction will be in two weeks. Thanks!
Phil
This is my first thread here.
Really appreciate if you guys could provide some comments on the pest report on a 3br house built circa 1920. It was renovated very recently but the report lists the following defects:
Subterranean termite damage - YES
Evidence of wooden decay / fungi – YES
Access should be gained – YES
Subfloor
Timber is hollow – replace damaged timber
Timber formwork
Remove all formwork and timber debris
Remove all of the timber debris from the subfloor
Improve the subfloor ventilation
Have a plumber connect the downpipe
Extend the overflow pipes to the nearest drains
NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF ACTIVE TERMITE.
We are not going to undertake any development on the house in the foreseeable future, except for necessary mitigation recommended in the building and pest report. So is this a deal breaker? Or is this past termite condition acceptable considering the age of the building, of course subject to the sale price?
The above treatment probably costs 10k? Should we get a quote before auction?
If we make all the mitigation suggested above and be very careful on the pest control and monitoring, will it possibly remove any indications of termite activities if we undertake a pest inspection again in the future (in 3 years to sell the property to say).
Any suggestions will be appreciated, the auction will be in two weeks. Thanks!
Phil