Repairing the damage
Repairs come last. Until we confirm there is no activity, replacing timber can take away the bait the colony was feeding on. Structural timber - bearers, studs, roof members - needs a builder's assessment.
DOUBLE BAY · 2028
Termite Control in Double Bay
Termite Control in Double Bay 2028 — 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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SERVICING DOUBLE BAY
Termite Control Across Double Bay
What we cover in Double Bay, and how quickly we can get there.
Double Bay is part of the Eastern Suburbs, 3.1 km or so east of the GPO, and 2028 is a postcode we know well. Our technicians are through Double Bay most days, so same-day attendance is usually available.
Around Double Bay we work the pockets near Double Bay Beach, Westfield Bondi Junction and Woollahra Golf Club most often, so the van is rarely far away when a job comes in.
Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra is the council area for Double Bay, and we treat Edgecliff, Darling Point and Woollahra on the same schedule. The coastal damp is the part that matters: sub-floors and ground-floor wet areas rarely dry out properly.
Most Double Bay bookings come in as ground-floor units with a damp sub-floor, and houses where the garage sits below the living level. Say which one applies when you call 1300 313 373 and the technician will have the right products on the van.
We cover the remainder of 2028 as well, from Edgecliff station through to Guilfoyle Park.
When you book, we confirm the 2028 run the day before and give you an arrival time rather than a window. If we are already out at Edgecliff or Darling Point that morning, we will usually offer you the earlier slot.
- Postcode
- 2028
- From the CBD
- 3.1 km east
- Region
- Eastern Suburbs
- Council area
- Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra
Also covered near Double Bay
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Double Bay
No standard home policy in NSW covers termite damage. That is the single fact that changes how Double Bay owners think about an annual inspection - there is no safety net behind it, so the inspection is the safety net.
If you find a mud tube on a Double Bay foundation, do not break it open. Disturbing the workings scatters the colony and makes the job harder; photograph it and leave it.
Blistered or rippled paint over a flat surface is worth a second look. In Double Bay homes that is frequently workings pushing the paint film up from behind.
- Identification and extent confirmed first, treatment second
- Baiting, barrier, or a staged combination of the two
- What was applied and where, documented in writing
- Warranty terms set out in writing alongside the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Double Bay
Photos from our own Sydney termite jobs. Most properties need one primary method, and some need two working together.
In-Ground Baiting Systems
Stations set into the soil around the building. Once termites find the timber inside, it is swapped for bait they carry back to the nest, which is how the colony is eliminated.
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
A continuous treated zone in the soil along the footings, applied by trenching and, under paving and slabs, by drilling and injecting.
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
We show you where timber has been eaten so a builder can assess repairs, which should wait until the colony is confirmed dead.
FOUND TERMITES?
What to Do Before We Arrive in Double Bay
What you do in the first day or two affects how quickly the colony can be eliminated.
Don't Spray Them
Please do not spray. It kills the visible workers and causes the colony to abandon the site, and an abandoned site is useless for baiting.
Don't Break Open the Workings
Leave mud tubes and damaged timber intact. Broken workings dry out and termites may retreat, which slows treatment.
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
Subterranean termites feed continuously, so waiting costs timber. Same-day and next-day inspections are available right across Sydney.
Tell Your Strata Manager
In strata, termites in your lot very often involve common property, so the manager needs to hear about it early rather than late.
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 |
| What the work involves | Setting stations into the soil around the building and baiting active workings directly | Trenching the footings and injecting through drilled holes in paths and slabs | The bait goes in first; the soil treatment follows once elimination is confirmed |
| 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 |
| Typically chosen for | Active termites, sites under extensive paving, or where chemical input must be minimised | Properties where there is good access to the soil at the footings | Heavy activity, a history of attacks, or a high-risk bushland block |
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 Double Bay
Termite treatment is a program over several visits, not a one-off spray.
01
Confirm Species & Extent
Identification comes first, then we trace the workings and search the roof void, subfloor and garden to locate the nest and the entry points.
02
Written Treatment Plan
Everything goes in writing before we start - method, treatment areas, products and the follow-up schedule - at a fixed price.
03
Treat the Active Colony
Bait goes onto active workings or into in-ground stations, or termiticide is applied to the soil where termites travel.
04
Monitor Until Elimination
We keep coming back to read the feeding and refill bait until the activity ends. How long that takes depends on the colony and the time of year.
05
Protect the Building
Once the colony is gone, we recommend a soil barrier, ongoing station monitoring, or both, to lower the risk of a new attack.
06
Records & Next Inspection
A written record of every product and location, and a date for the next timber pest inspection.
PRICING
What Termite Treatment Costs Depend On in Double Bay
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Where the activity is | Termites in one door frame need far less work than activity spread through a subfloor and wall frames |
| Method | Product volume and labour vary considerably between above-ground baiting, in-ground stations and a full barrier |
| Size and access | The longer the perimeter and the tighter the subfloor and side access, the longer the job |
| Concrete to work through | Open soil can be trenched quickly; paths, patios and slabs have to be drilled and injected |
| Number of follow-ups | Return visits carry on until the colony is gone - larger colonies take more of them |
| Type of building | Strata, commercial premises and houses with extensions or a granny flat all get scoped on their own |
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 Double Bay
Living with bait stations
You will have in-ground stations sitting flush with locking lids. Keep them clear of mulch and concrete, leave them in place, and call before landscaping so we can relocate them.
Looking after a soil barrier
Treated soil works best left undisturbed. New garden beds, pavers or a deck against the house can break the treated zone, so call us before those works.
- Soil and mulch stay below the line of the weep holes
- Don't store timber hard against a wall
- Get leaks near the footings repaired
Keeping watch
AS 3660.2 sets the baseline at inspections every 12 months or better, more often on high-risk sites. A regular inspection is the only thing that catches a new attack early.
RISK FACTORS
Conditions That Invite Termites Back in Double Bay
Treatment removes the colony. These property conditions attract the next one, and most are cheap to fix.
- Beds and mulch piled up the wall, leaving no visible slab edge
- Any tap, downpipe or overflow pipe leaking near the footings
- Air conditioner drip lines discharging onto soil beside the wall
- Old stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts never cleared from the garden
- Fence posts, pergola posts or steps sitting directly in soil
- Rendered-over or obstructed weep holes in the brick walls
- Subfloor ventilation that is inadequate, leaving the soil damp
- Firewood and leftover materials stored against the house wall
- An extension or deck added without tying into the existing protection
- Retaining walls built of timber close to the structure
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Double Bay
Termites will nest inside a living tree. If there is a mature gum close to a Double Bay house, that is worth including in the inspection rather than assuming the risk is only in the soil.
A timber pest inspection before exchange costs a fraction of what concealed damage costs afterwards, and it is the one point where you still have negotiating room on a Double Bay purchase.
Termites do not respect boundaries. A neglected yard or a demolition next door in Double Bay can push foraging onto your property, which is why we inspect fence lines and boundaries rather than only the house.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Double Bay
Timber Pest Licensed
Licensed in NSW under 5122967, with every termite job planned around AS 3660.2.
Colony First
We work out where termites are coming from before choosing a method, rather than spraying what's visible.
Clear Records
A documented job: what was used, where, and when we returned - for your files, your insurer or whoever buys the place.
Follow-Through
Baiting only works if someone comes back, so the return visits are built into the program from the start.
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 QuoteWhat am I looking at for termite control in Double Bay?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. The fixed price depends on the size of the property and how far the problem has spread, and we confirm it before we start - there is no call-out fee in Double Bay 2028. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
What is the wait for a technician in Double Bay?
At roughly 3.1 km east of the city, Double Bay is on a route we run regularly. Same-day attendance is usually available. You will be given a time, not a window.
What makes Double Bay prone to termites?
Being near the water means humidity that never really drops. Sub-floors stay moist, lower levels stay cool and damp, and termites do well in both.
What kind of buildings do you work on around Double Bay?
Apartments near the beach and houses behind them. Either way the sub-floor and the lower level are the parts that matter.
Do you treat units and rentals in Double Bay?
Yes. Houses, townhouses, units, strata common property, rentals and commercial sites in Double Bay 2028 are all part of what we do, and the paperwork is the kind agents accept.
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
Yes. The products are registered for this use and applied at label rates, and placement keeps them away from where children and animals go. Let us know at booking about pets, fish tanks or anyone with asthma and we will plan the visit around it.
Do I need to leave the property during treatment?
Generally no. We will tell you on arrival if any part of the job means keeping out of a room for a while, so there are no surprises.
How much time should I allow?
Most termite control jobs in a Double Bay home take between one and two hours on site, depending on the size of the property and how much of it is affected.
What if the termites come back?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. So if they turn up again within the warranty, ring us and we will attend.
Is Double Bay inside your service area?
We do. Double Bay and Edgecliff, Darling Point, Woollahra and Point Piper are all on the same route, which helps if you own more than one property in the area.
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