A failed stage check on the timber framing
A timber pest report was written weeks after the framing stage, before the roof went on.
Whittlesea 3757 · 2 October 2026
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In short: A timber pest inspector found a termite nest in the wall framing during a stage inspection. This finding was missed by the previous inspection.
What the pest inspection covers
The inspection targets timber structures and identifies active colonies or damage. It relies on clear sight lines through the frame.
What we inspected
A fresh termite nest found in the wall cavity of a Whittlesea frame stage. The nest was hidden behind a timber stud, visible only after the internal wall lining was removed.
Why inspection timing matters
The house was already closed up for the plasterboard stage. Access to the cavity was restricted and the nest was already established.
What a stage inspection would have cost
A short visit at frame stage to inspect the timber directly. The nest would have been treated before it spread.
Building inspection lessons
Timber pests grow fast. Checking timber at frame stage is essential, because once the walls are closed, the colony is protected inside.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Whittlesea. Licensed building practitioners.
