Pre-Con Termite Solutions
Melbourne & Surrounds
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Signs You're Screwed
If you see these around your Melbourne home, stop reading and call us.
- Building a new home.
- Wanting lifetime protection.
- Located in high-risk termite areas.
- Protecting your investment.
How We Eraze Them
Our Melbourne technicians don't negotiate. They exterminate.
- 1Pre-Slab Treatment: Chemical barrier before concrete.
- 2Physical Barriers: Termite-proof mesh and strips.
- 3Certification: Compliance with building codes.
- 4Warranty: 10+ years of protection documented.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Pest Control
Servicing all Melbourne suburbs from Frankston to Werribee, Dandenong to Sunbury. Same-day service available. No hidden fees. Just dead pests.
Pricing
From $2,000
Treatment Time
1-2 days
Warranty
10+ year warranty
Safety
AS 3660.1 compliant
Why Melbourne Chooses Pest Eraze
Licensed & Fully Insured
VBA licensed technicians with $20M public liability insurance. Your property is always protected.
Local Melbourne Techs
Our technicians live in Melbourne — not subcontractors from interstate. They know local pests inside out.
Same-Day Emergency
Call before 12pm, we'll be there today. Because pests don't wait and neither should you.
Family & Pet Safe
All products are APVMA-approved and safe for use around children and pets.
Transparent Pricing
Upfront quotes with no hidden fees, call-out charges, or weekend surcharges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written Guarantee
Every job backed by a written warranty. If pests return within the guarantee period, so do we — completely free.
🗺️ Pre-Con Termite Solutions Service Areas in Melbourne
Don't see your suburb? We service all of Greater Melbourne. Call us to confirm.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is a pre-construction termite barrier?
A pre-construction termite barrier is a chemical and/or physical barrier installed during the building process before the concrete slab is poured. It prevents termites from accessing the structure through the slab edge and any penetrations. This is required under Australian Building Code (AS 3660.1) for all new residential construction.
QHow much does a pre-construction termite barrier cost?
Pre-construction termite barriers start from $2,000 and vary based on the slab size, type of barrier (chemical, physical, or combination), and site conditions. This is a fraction of the cost of treating termite damage in an unprotected home, which averages $10,000-$50,000+.
QHow long does a pre-construction termite barrier last?
Chemical barriers typically last 5-10 years depending on the product and soil conditions. Physical barriers (stainless steel mesh or crushed granite) are permanent. We provide full certification and documentation for your builder and future reference, and recommend regular inspections even with barriers in place.
Pre-Construction Termite Barriers in Melbourne
Installing termite protection during the construction phase is the single most cost-effective way to protect a new Melbourne home from termite damage. Pre-construction termite barriers are required under the Australian Building Code (AS 3660.1) for all new residential builds. Pest Eraze provides both chemical and physical pre-construction termite barriers across Melbourne, working directly with builders to ensure full compliance and long-term protection.
Types of Pre-Construction Termite Barriers
- Chemical barriers (pre-slab): Termiticide is applied to the soil and sand bed before the concrete slab is poured. This creates a continuous treated zone under the entire building footprint. The chemical also extends around the slab perimeter and all penetration points (pipes, conduits)
- Physical barriers: Systems like Termimesh (stainless steel mesh) or Granitgard (graded granite particles) are installed at slab edges and around penetrations. These physical barriers are permanent and do not degrade over time
- Combined systems: Many builders opt for chemical treatment under the slab combined with physical barriers at penetrations for maximum protection
When Is Pre-Construction Treatment Done?
- Site preparation: Once the site is excavated and levelled, we inspect and treat the prepared surface
- Pre-slab treatment: Chemical is applied to the compacted sand bed immediately before the concrete pour. Timing is critical — the treatment must be done within the builder's pour schedule
- Penetration treatment: All service penetrations through the slab (plumbing, electrical, gas) are treated or fitted with physical barriers
- Perimeter treatment: The external slab edge is treated to complete the continuous barrier
- Certification: We provide a Termite Management Certificate (AS 3660.1 compliant) for your builder, council, and building surveyor
Cost vs Risk
Pre-construction termite barriers typically cost between $2,000 and $4,000 for a standard residential build. Compare this to the average cost of termite damage repair ($10,000 to $50,000+) and the fact that most home insurance policies do not cover termite damage. Pre-construction protection is a fraction of your total build cost and provides peace of mind for the life of the home.
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