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Pest Inspection Services

In-Depth Pest Inspection for Hidden Pests

australia owned and operated

Australian operated

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Over 14,000+ homes protected

Over 14,000+ homes protected

5/5 stars is most frequent rating

5/5 stars is most frequent rating

Importance of Regular Pest Inspections

Having a regular pest inspection carried out on your home or business should form part of your ongoing property maintenance plan. Many pest issues can develop unnoticed, particularly in roof voids, subfloors, wall cavities and other concealed areas.
A professional pest inspection can help identify signs of pest activity, pest damage and conditions that may increase the likelihood of future infestations. Early detection allows property owners to make informed decisions and address issues before they become more significant.
Pest-Ex has provided professional pest inspection services for residential, commercial and industrial properties across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan and Tweed Heads for more than ten years. Our qualified pest inspectors combine local knowledge, industry experience and advanced inspection technology to deliver thorough assessments and practical recommendations.

What Is a Pest Inspection?

A pest inspection is a detailed assessment of a property to identify signs of pest activity, pest damage and environmental conditions that may attract pests.

Pest inspections can assist with identifying:

  • Termite activity
  • Timber damage
  • Rodent activity
  • Cockroach infestations
  • Ant infestations
  • Moisture issues
  • Conditions conducive to pest activity

Whether you’re purchasing a property, maintaining your family home or managing a commercial premises, regular pest inspections can provide valuable insight into the condition of your property.

 

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Are You Thinking of Buying a Property?

One of our most requested services is a pre-purchase pest inspection.

A pre-purchase pest inspection helps prospective buyers gain a clearer understanding of the property’s condition by identifying signs of pest activity, timber damage and potential pest risks that may not be immediately visible during a standard property viewing.

Many pest issues remain hidden behind walls, beneath flooring or within roof spaces, making professional inspections an important step when purchasing a property.

The Pre-Purchase Pest Inspection Process

Our pre-purchase pest inspections are designed to be thorough, efficient and hassle-free.

Once your inspection has been booked, one of our qualified inspectors will attend the property and conduct a detailed assessment using industry-leading equipment and inspection methods.

To assist with accurate detection, our inspectors utilise technology recommended by Australian Standards, including:

  • Infrared cameras
  • Moisture meters
  • Termatrac termite motion sensors
  • Professional inspection tools

These technologies help identify hidden pest activity and conditions that may not be visible during a standard visual inspection.

What Happens During a Pest Inspection?

During a professional pest inspection, our technicians assess accessible areas throughout the property to identify evidence of pest activity and conditions that may increase pest risks.

Areas commonly inspected include:

  • Roof voids
  • Subfloors
  • Internal rooms
  • Timber structures
  • External walls
  • Fencing and retaining walls
  • Gardens and landscaping
  • Moisture-prone locations

Following the inspection, we provide clear findings and recommendations based on the property’s condition.

Common Pests Identified During a Pest Inspection

A professional pest inspection can help identify signs of activity from a wide range of pests commonly found in Australian homes and businesses.

Depending on the property and surrounding environment, our inspectors may identify evidence of:

Identifying pest activity early can help property owners better understand potential risks and determine whether treatment or ongoing monitoring may be required.

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What Do We Inspect?

Our inspectors look for a wide range of indicators that may suggest current or previous pest activity.

This includes:

  • Active termite activity
  • Evidence of termite damage
  • Timber decay
  • Rodent activity
  • Excess moisture
  • Pest entry points
  • Conditions attractive to pests
  • Structural areas vulnerable to infestation

If termites are discovered, it is important not to disturb them. Disturbing termite activity can cause the colony to relocate, making treatment more difficult.

Found Termites?

If you discover termites on your property, avoid disturbing the affected area and contact Pest-Ex immediately.

Our team will conduct a detailed assessment to determine:

  • The termite species present
  • The construction type of the property
  • The slab and foundation type
  • The extent of termite activity
  • Suitable treatment options for the property

Based on our findings, we can recommend the most appropriate termite management strategy tailored to your property’s requirements.

Signs You May Need a Pest Inspection

You may benefit from a professional pest inspection if you notice:

  • Hollow sounding timber
  • Mud tubes around foundations
  • Rodent droppings
  • Scratching noises in walls or ceilings
  • Increased cockroach activity
  • Ant trails around the property
  • Visible timber damage
  • Unusual insect activity indoors

Early identification can help minimise the impact pests may have on your property.

Benefits of Regular Pest Inspections

Regular pest inspections can provide several important benefits, including:

  • Early identification of pest activity
  • Detection of termite damage
  • Identification of conditions that may attract pests
  • Greater awareness of potential property risks
  • Improved peace of mind for property owners

Regular inspections are a proactive way to monitor your property and identify potential pest concerns before they become more extensive.

Got a Pest Problem? Contact Us Today

Whether you’re purchasing a property, arranging a routine pest inspection or concerned about possible termite activity, Pest-Ex can help. Contact our team today to arrange a professional pest inspection for your home, business or investment property.

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FAQ

Yes, we provide expert pest inspection Brisbane and pest inspection Gold Coast services, made to suit local conditions and building types.

A pest inspection is a detailed check of your property, where qualified inspectors look for signs of pests, such as termites or rodents, as well as structural damage and leaks.

The cost of a pest inspection depends on factors like the type of inspection, property size, and frequency, with the complexity of the inspection also influencing the price.

A building and pest inspection should cover the property’s structure, including foundations, walls, roof, and floors, as well as checking for signs of pests like termites, rodents, or insects.

Inspection frequency can vary depending on the property’s location, age, construction type and surrounding environmental conditions. Many property owners choose to schedule regular inspections as part of their ongoing maintenance program.

A professional pest inspection may identify evidence of termites, rodents, cockroaches, ants, spiders and other common pests depending on the property and level of activity present.

A pre-purchase pest inspection can provide valuable information about a property’s condition and help identify any visible pest-related concerns before finalising the purchase.

Yes. Many pests, particularly termites and rodents, can remain hidden within wall cavities, roof voids and subfloors. Professional inspections help identify evidence that may not be immediately obvious.

If pest activity is identified during an inspection, our technicians will explain the findings and discuss suitable treatment or management options based on the situation.

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The person who pest sprayed my house “John” was absolutely amazing and just friendly, really respectful and just a really good person, also the company has really good customer service,
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Jeremy Duxfield
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Beatriz was fantastic in helping us to get the right advice and treatment for our property. She was always available and went over and above. We can’t thank Beatriz enough and highly recommend Pest-Ex GC
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I had a great experience with Pest-Ex Terminate! Beatriz Franca was super helpful and made the whole process easy and stress-free. She was very professional, friendly, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The customer service was excellent, and the team did an amazing job. Highly recommend!
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Ian Cunningham
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Joshua N provided an extremely thorough and professional inspection service. Gave us complete peace of mind.
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Abinia Sachi
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Deklan Abbott as always provides an amazing service. Very friendly, always listen to our concerns and also explains what he is doing. Will definitely get his service again
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Kram von Atik
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Josh, Josh. He's our man. If he can't eradicate termites, no one can. Confident, knowledgeable, inclusive and informative, reducing a stressful time for his client. Many thanks Josh.
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Bruce Renner
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Communication was terrible, they only messaged, tried to call the mobile back and was always off or out of service. Texted twice with no response. Tried to call their head office but couldn't get anyone on the phone. They were arranged by the body corp and they showed up while my cleaners were working and let themselves in without authority. It would have been nice had the cleaners denied them access but it's not the cleaners job to prevent people entering. They had no authority to enter and they even told the cleaners to not clean the floors because they were spraying. So because they couldn't communicate they showed up at a very inconvenient time and prevented others from completing their work. Very disappointed and will never recommend their services.
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We have booked this company's service 3 weeks ago for 8.30 am. Today we got a text message to say that the appointment is to be at 12.00 noon the day before the original appointment day. We rang them up and asked for clarification. According to the lady we spoke to, she said that they have been calling us all of last week and spoke to someone who has agreed to the time change. We advised that no one has spoken to us over the phone about this appointment revision. They now said they can only reschedule in 3 weeks time. Happy to take our business elsewhere. We thought that we are dealing with an honest and professional company... apparently not.
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Deklan came out and did our pest spray today. Was very informative and helpful. Would definitely use again!
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Deklan is a passionate and young professional which is very attention to details. He explained everything to us patiently and I am very impressed with his service.
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5 Star Google reviews from both Gold Coast & Brisbane locations

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Kent Bailey
11 months ago
Just had my home barrier treatment for termites by Pest Ex. In every way a brilliant job and fantastic friendly service unlike...read more anything else I have struck on the Gold Coast. This is a very professional company and every person involved was excellent in every way. Strongly recommend them to all who read this review because you won't do better.
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Christie McCabe
a year ago
On time. Efficient. Friendly. Informative. Well priced. Our experience with Pest-Ex was easy from the moment Reception answered our call. Our routine...read more pest inspection could be done the next day (a Saturday which is most convenient for full time workers). Karl arrived at 7am with a smile to complete the service and carried out the work efficiently informing us of the process where required. Thanks team.
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Chris Burt
2 years ago
Very professional and able to identify our pest problem on the spot. Was on time and great communication with admin girls via...read more phone. Very conscious of keeping our pet safe after the treatment which was a classy touch. Highly recommend!
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Phill
6 months ago
Great people and always helpful and providing a good service.
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Lorrie Cruickshanks
a year ago
Thank you to Garyn who first identified the issues, he was extremely thorough and prompt and then to John and Janine and...read more the team who treated and area and placed the baits. The process was fully explained and they were extremely courteous and very professional. Thank you to all the team. The office also kept us up to date with when their representatives would be visiting and this is very much appreciated. Great work.
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Donna Hamerton
a year ago
After reading reviews, I'm glad that I chose Pest-Ex. Maria in the office was more than understanding to accommodate me and times....read more I was able to get a booking the same day I made the enquiry. Garyn my technician was even able to come earlier. When he arrived he was happy to explain everything that was going to happen and how to work around my pets and children. Need pest control done - hire these guys.
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Phoebe Worth
2 years ago
Impressed with the service. The technician Steve was on time, friendly and thorough - you could tell he was not rushing the...read more job. Will be using Pest-Ex again. Thanks guys!
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Mickey Ketch
a year ago
This company actually investigates the problem instead of just spraying your place and leaving. Very HIGH knowledge and experience in what they...read more do. They took the time to investigate the cause, the source of the problem and elimnated it completely which included going through every cupboard, cracks hiding spots the lot. We had a cochroach problem in our apartment for 3 months and we had 4 different companies come out and NONE of them investigated they only sprayed. After we called PestEx, Mr. Phillips was very knowledgeable and experienced eliminating our problem entirely. We also use PestEx in our shop and both Mr Phillips and Marty are EXCELLENT in resolving and maintaining pest problems. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PEST EX. BEST I'VE SEEN IN QUEENSLAND.