Repairing the damage
Do not start repairs yet. Early timber replacement can remove the feeding site, and the colony needs to be confirmed dead first. A builder should look at the bearers, studs and roof timbers.
ALEXANDRIA · 2015
Termite Control in Alexandria
Termite Control in Alexandria 2015 — local technicians, fixed prices and a written report. Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159.
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YOUR AREA
Local Termite Control for Alexandria
Local technicians, fixed prices and a written report for every job in Alexandria.
We treat termites right across 2015. Alexandria is roughly 4.7 km south of the city, which puts it well inside the Inner South & City Fringe run our technicians work. Our technicians are through Alexandria most days, so same-day attendance is usually available.
Around Alexandria we work the pockets near Alexandria Technology Park, Jack Floyd Reserve and Park Sydney Village most often, so the van is rarely far away when a job comes in.
We work under the City of Sydney and Bayside area here, and Erskineville, Beaconsfield and Newtown are all on the same route, which matters when termite problems are moving between adjoining properties. Terraces, semis and converted blocks share cavities and risers, which is why a single-unit treatment often does not hold on its own.
Most Alexandria bookings come in as terraces and semis where the problem has come through a shared wall. Say which one applies when you call 1300 313 373 and the technician will have the right products on the van.
The rest of 2015 is covered too, including the pockets around The Australian Golf Club and St Peters station.
We confirm your slot the day before and arrive at a stated time. Erskineville and Beaconsfield sit on the same run, so earlier appointments in 2015 come up regularly.
- Postcode
- 2015
- From the CBD
- 4.7 km south
- Council area
- City of Sydney and Bayside
Also covered near Alexandria
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Alexandria
Tap along the skirting, the architraves and the door frames. Sound timber gives a solid note; timber eaten from inside gives a light, drum-like one. It is the cheapest check a Alexandria owner can do.
Termites are after cellulose, which means skirtings, architraves, door jambs, built-in wardrobes, floorboards and the paper facing on plasterboard - not just the frame. Stored cardboard and books in a Alexandria garage are fair game too.
No standard home policy in NSW covers termite damage. That is the single fact that changes how Alexandria owners think about an annual inspection - there is no safety net behind it, so the inspection is the safety net.
- Nothing gets treated until the species and the activity are confirmed
- Baiting, soil barrier or a combination
- What was applied and where, documented in writing
- Warranty terms confirmed in writing with your quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Alexandria
Photos from our own Sydney termite jobs. Most properties need one primary method, and some need two working together.
In-Ground Baiting Systems
A ring of in-ground stations, each baited once termites are feeding. Because the workers carry it back to the nest, the colony itself is what gets eliminated rather than the ones you see.
Station Checks & Refills
The stations get opened, read and refilled on a regular cycle. Let that slip and the program stalls - it is the usual explanation for one that never completed.
Above-Ground Bait Placement
Where we find them working in a frame or wall lining, bait goes on over the workings themselves and the colony begins feeding the same day.
Chemical Soil Barrier
We trench along the footings and apply termiticide, drilling and injecting through paths and slabs where trenching is not possible, so the treated zone is continuous.
Subfloor & Pier Treatment
With a suspended floor the piers and wall lines are part of the job. Most concealed termite activity we find started under the house.
Damage Assessment
The eaten timber is identified and recorded so a builder can quote. Hold the repairs until the colony is confirmed dead or you may remove what they are feeding on.
FOUND TERMITES?
What to Do Before We Arrive in Alexandria
What you do in the first day or two affects how quickly the colony can be eliminated.
Don't Spray Them
Surface sprays and insect bombs kill the workers in sight and make the rest abandon that feeding site, leaving nothing for bait to work on.
Don't Break Open the Workings
Mud tubes and eaten timber are best left alone. Open them up and they dry out, the termites withdraw, and the treatment takes longer.
Take Photos
Photos help. Mud tubes, eaten timber, winged termites, and a note of the location, all make the visit more efficient.
Look for Moisture
Look around for water - leaks, overflow pipes, the air conditioner drip. Termites want damp soil, and treating without fixing it leaves the attraction in place.
Book Promptly
Don't sit on it. The colony keeps working, and we can usually inspect active termites the same or next day anywhere in Sydney.
Tell Your Strata Manager
Townhouse or unit? Notify the strata manager promptly, because common property is usually involved.
DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO GET WORSE
Found termites? Step away and call us before anything else.
Get a licensed Sydney technician on the phone today - honest advice, fixed quote in 30 minutes.
WHY IT MATTERS
Baiting vs Soil Barrier: Which Treatment Fits?
Both are recognised approaches for existing buildings under AS 3660.2. The right choice depends on your property.
| Consideration | Baiting system | Chemical soil barrier | Combination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main job | Eliminates the colony feeding on the building | Creates a treated zone so termites travelling through the soil are affected | Removes the active colony and protects against new ones |
| How it is applied | Perimeter stations in the ground, plus bait placed straight onto working termites | Trenched along the footings, drilled and injected under concrete | Staged: baiting, then soil treatment after the colony is dead |
| How intrusive it is | Low. Nothing drilled, nothing dug out of the garden | Paving gets small drill holes which are then sealed, and gardens get trenched | Spread over staged visits rather than one disruptive day |
| Maintenance | Scheduled checks of each station, which also serve as monitoring | Longevity depends on the label and the site, and it can be renewed | Ongoing station checks run in parallel with the barrier |
| Right for | Current activity, heavily paved blocks, or where chemical use needs limiting | Homes with good soil access around the footings | Heavy or repeated activity, and high-risk properties close to bush |
Want more detail? Our guide to chemical, physical and baiting systems compares them side by side.
OUR PROCESS
From Live Termites to a Protected Home in Alexandria
Termite treatment is a program over several visits, not a one-off spray.
01
Confirm Species & Extent
Species confirmed, workings traced, and the roof void, subfloor and garden inspected to find where the nest and entry points are.
02
Written Treatment Plan
The plan is written down and priced: method, areas treated, products used, follow-up visits included.
03
Treat the Active Colony
Depending on the site: bait fixed to active workings, bait into in-ground stations, or termiticide into the soil where they move.
04
Monitor Until Elimination
Return visits carry on until there is no activity left, with bait checked and refilled at each. The duration comes down to colony size and season.
05
Protect the Building
Once it is dead we talk about keeping the next one out - soil barrier, ongoing station checks, or both.
06
Records & Next Inspection
Everything applied is recorded in writing, with the recommended date for your next timber pest inspection.
PRICING
What Termite Treatment Costs Depend On in Alexandria
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Extent of the attack | Contained activity in a single frame costs far less than termites spread across the subfloor and wall framing |
| Treatment method | The three approaches - above-ground bait, in-ground stations, full soil barrier - differ in both product and time |
| How big and how reachable | Time goes up with perimeter length, and again with low subfloor clearance or narrow side access |
| Hard surfaces | Drilling and injecting through paths, patios and garage slabs is slower than trenching open soil |
| Follow-up visits | Baiting needs return visits until the colony is gone, and larger colonies can need more of them |
| What sort of property | A strata block, a commercial site or a house with an extension or granny flat is quoted individually |
For typical scenarios, read how much termite treatment costs in Sydney. Warranty terms for termite work are confirmed in writing with your quote.
AFTER TREATMENT
Life After a Termite Treatment in Alexandria
Living with bait stations
Flush-fitting, locking lids. Don't shift them, don't cover them with mulch, don't pour concrete over them - and give us notice before landscaping so they can be moved properly.
Looking after a soil barrier
A treated zone wants to be left alone. Building a garden bed, laying pavers or adding a deck against the house can breach it, so ring us before that work starts.
- Don't let soil or mulch rise above the weep holes
- No timber stacked up against the house
- Repair any leak close to the footings
Keeping watch
The standard, AS 3660.2, recommends an inspection at least annually and more frequently where risk is high. After a treatment, those inspections are how a new colony gets caught early.
RISK FACTORS
Conditions That Invite Termites Back in Alexandria
Treatment removes the colony. These property conditions attract the next one, and most are cheap to fix.
- Garden beds built against the house, burying the slab edge out of sight
- Leaking taps, downpipes or hot water overflow pipes near the footings
- Air conditioner condensate running onto the soil next to a wall
- Old tree stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts left in the yard
- Fence posts, pergola posts or steps sitting directly in soil
- Blocked or rendered-over weep holes in brick walls
- Poor subfloor ventilation and damp soil under the house
- Firewood or building materials stacked against the wall
- An extension or deck added without tying into the existing protection
- A timber retaining wall near the building
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Alexandria
Nasutitermes is common in gardens around Alexandria and far less destructive than Coptotermes. Knowing which you have is the difference between urgent and manageable.
Pre-purchase is when this matters most. A report naming active termites or past damage in a Alexandria house changes the price or the decision - but only if you have it before you sign.
An old stump left in a Alexandria backyard is a colony waiting to happen, and it sits metres from the house. Removing stumps and off-ground storing firewood costs nothing and removes a food source.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Alexandria
Timber Pest Licensed
NSW timber pest licence 5122967, working to AS 3660.2 on existing buildings.
Colony First
We work out where termites are coming from before choosing a method, rather than spraying what's visible.
Clear Records
Products, areas treated and follow-up visits recorded for your files, insurer or a future buyer.
Follow-Through
Return visits are built into the program so baiting is never left half-finished.
FAQ
Termite Control Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before you book. Still unsure? Call us — we're happy to help.
Get a Free QuoteHow much does termite control cost in Alexandria?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. What changes the figure is the size of the building, how many areas are affected and the access. You get that number up front for Alexandria 2015, with no call-out fee. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
How quickly can you get to Alexandria?
Same-day attendance is usually available. Alexandria is about 4.7 km south of the CBD in the Inner South & City Fringe, and we give you a firm arrival time rather than an all-day window.
Why are termites such a problem in Alexandria?
Terraces and semis share walls, roof voids and sub-floors, so termites move between houses without ever going outside. That is the single biggest factor here.
Is Alexandria mostly houses or units for this sort of work?
Joined older housing, often with a paved rear courtyard holding damp against the wall. Both things shape the treatment.
Do you treat units and rentals in Alexandria?
Yes. We work in houses, units, strata blocks, rentals and commercial premises across Alexandria 2015, and we provide the written report agents and strata managers ask for.
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
Yes, applied correctly. Products are registered for this use, placed out of reach rather than across open surfaces, and you will know what to stay off and for how long.
Do I need to leave the property during treatment?
In most cases you can stay. Where an area does need to be left clear it is for a couple of hours at most, and we say so before we start.
How long will the technician be on site?
For a standard Alexandria home, one to two hours. We would rather tell you it will take longer up front than rush it.
Is there a warranty if they return?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. A return visit within the warranty period costs you nothing.
Do you cover the suburbs around Alexandria too?
Yes. As well as Alexandria we cover Erskineville, Beaconsfield, Newtown and St Peters on the same runs, so a job that crosses a boundary can be handled in one visit.
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