Plan termite protection before construction stages close off access. Clarify drawings, installation responsibilities and handover documents with your builder.
Coordinate protection before the relevant construction stage
Pre-construction termite protection is a coordination task as well as a pest enquiry. For a Melbourne new build or extension, send the relevant drawings and construction schedule before requesting an appointment. The builder should clarify when access is available and which protection requirements apply to the project.
Discuss our pre-construction termite solutions with your builder. Ask whether the proposed system suits the design and which details must be resolved before installation. Do not assume a system used at another property is appropriate for yours.
Confirm responsibilities in writing
- Who specifies the termite management system?
- Which slab edges, service penetrations or other details are in scope?
- Who coordinates access and any required building-stage inspections?
- Who should be contacted if drawings or plumbing routes change?
- Which installation records and maintenance instructions will be supplied?
Forward revised plans rather than relying on the original enquiry. If another trade needs to work near installed protection, ask the builder and installer how to avoid compromising it. An appointment should be matched to site readiness, not just the preferred date.
Keep the handover records together
Consumer Affairs Victoria's building completion checklist includes relevant termite protection certificates among handover documents. Ask your builder which documents apply and keep them with the property records. Clarify the system's inspection, maintenance and warranty conditions rather than assuming protection removes the need for future checks.
For an existing building, termite inspection and termite treatment are separate service enquiries. Our barrier and baiting guide provides background but cannot determine project compliance.
Enquire about pre-construction termite protection. Include the suburb, builder contact, plans and current construction stage. Confirm the proposed scope with the project professionals before booking installation.
