No subfloor access? Ask how the termite inspection will record limitations and what further access or trade work may be needed.
Need help with this pest problem? Request a free onsite quote from Pest Eraze or call 0416 528 547. Tell us your suburb and the signs you have noticed.
The practical answer
Tell the inspector about restricted or absent subfloor access before booking. Ask what can be inspected and how limitations will be recorded. Do not assume a report can clear concealed timber that the inspector could not access.
A report needs to distinguish findings from limitations
An inaccessible area may need further access or a different assessment, but the appropriate next step depends on the building. Provide existing plans and reports if available. Do not create an opening or enter a confined space yourself to satisfy a generic preparation list.
What to do before the visit
- Identify known hatches and blocked access points.
- Keep previous termite and building reports available.
- Ask the owner to approve any proposed access work.
Questions that define the work
- Which areas will remain inaccessible?
- What further inspection is recommended?
- Who should arrange any opening or building work?
What happens next?
Read the limitations as carefully as the findings and keep them with the property records. If access later changes, ask whether another inspection is needed. A limited report should not be presented to another person as proof that all timber is unaffected.
Ask Pest Eraze about your property
For Termite Inspection in Melbourne, tell Pest Eraze your suburb, the affected area and what you have noticed. Ask for a free onsite quote and confirmation of the work included. Appointment timing depends on availability, access and the assessment.
Request a termite inspection quote or call Pest Eraze on 0416 528 547.
For background, read our termite inspection guide. Check your location on our Melbourne service areas page.
Further reading
Victorian Department of Health: pest-control technical notes. These references provide general background; ask your provider for advice about your property.