Repairing the damage
Wait for confirmation that the colony is dead before repairing anything. Pull out the timber too soon and you remove what they were feeding on. Get a builder to assess the structural members - bearers, studs, roof timbers.
KENSINGTON · 2033
Termite Control in Kensington
Termite Control in Kensington 2033 — 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 KENSINGTON
Termite Control Across Kensington
Where Kensington sits, who covers it and what it costs.
Kensington sits about 4.6 km south of the CBD in the Eastern Suburbs, and postcode 2033 is one we are in most weeks. Our technicians are through Kensington most days, so same-day attendance is usually available.
A lot of our Kensington jobs are in the streets around Wills Reserve and Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre, and we are out near Jack Floyd Reserve regularly enough that the technician usually knows the access before they arrive.
Under Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra, we cover Kensington and Zetland, Waterloo and Moore Park alike. The coastal damp is the part that matters: sub-floors and ground-floor wet areas rarely dry out properly.
The termite calls we take from Kensington are mostly apartments where the problem is really in the building rather than the flat. If yours is one of them, mention it when you ring 1300 313 373 - it changes what the technician brings.
Beyond that we are regularly around The Australian Golf Club, and out as far as Green Square station. If you are anywhere in 2033, you are inside the area we run.
Your appointment is confirmed the day before with a real arrival time. Because Zetland and Waterloo are covered on the same round, 2033 often has an earlier slot available.
- Postcode
- 2033
- From the CBD
- 4.6 km south
- Region
- Eastern Suburbs
- Council area
- Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra
Also covered near Kensington
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Kensington
Anything with cellulose in it is food: the frame, yes, but also joinery, floorboards, the lining paper on plasterboard, and the boxes stacked in the garage.
If you find a mud tube on a Kensington foundation, do not break it open. Disturbing the workings scatters the colony and makes the job harder; photograph it and leave it.
Garden beds built up over the slab edge, timber sleepers against the wall, and mulch piled to the brickwork all give termites a covered path straight past whatever protection the house has. It is the most common fault we find in Kensington.
- Nothing gets treated until the species and the activity are confirmed
- A bait program, a soil barrier, or the two combined
- A written record of every product and every area treated
- The warranty is confirmed in writing when you get the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Kensington
Photos from our own Sydney termite jobs. Most properties need one primary method, and some need two working together.
In-Ground Baiting Systems
Stations go into the ground around the building with timber inside. Termites locate it, we switch the timber for bait, and the colony is eliminated from the inside out.
Station Checks & Refills
Scheduled visits to inspect feeding and replace consumed bait. A baiting program only works if it is kept topped up, which is why the checks are part of it.
Above-Ground Bait Placement
Active workings in a door frame or wall cavity can take bait fixed directly over them. Feeding starts at once, which is the fastest way onto a colony.
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
In suspended floors, the soil around piers and along the walls is included, because subfloors are where concealed activity very often begins.
Damage Assessment
You will be shown every piece of affected timber so a builder can price the repairs. Those repairs should wait until we have confirmed the colony is gone.
FOUND TERMITES?
What to Do Before We Arrive in Kensington
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
Leave mud tubes and damaged timber intact. Broken workings dry out and termites may retreat, which slows treatment.
Take Photos
A few photos of the mud tubes, the affected timber or any winged insects, plus a note of where they were, lets us plan the visit properly.
Look for Moisture
Moisture is usually part of the story: a leaking tap, the hot water overflow, the air conditioner condensate line. Damp soil pulls termites in, so it needs fixing too.
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
Townhouse or unit? Notify the strata manager promptly, because common property is usually involved.
DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO GET WORSE
Termites? Leave them exactly as they are and call us.
One call to a licensed Sydney technician gets you straight advice and a fixed quote within 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The job it does | Wipes out the colony currently eating the building | Treats the soil around the building so anything crossing it is affected | Deals with the live colony, then protects against new arrivals |
| 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 |
| Impact on the site | Minimal - we neither drill the paths nor dig out the beds | Drilled holes in paving, sealed on completion, plus digging along the beds | Divided across a staged series of visits |
| What it needs afterwards | The stations are checked on schedule and stay in place as monitoring | Service life is set by the product label and the site conditions; re-application is possible | Stations keep being checked alongside the working barrier |
| Where it fits | Active termites, sites that are mostly paved, and cases where less chemical is preferred | Buildings where the soil around the footings is readily accessible | Heavy infestations, repeat attacks, and high-risk sites backing onto bushland |
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 Kensington
Termite treatment is a program over several visits, not a one-off spray.
01
Confirm Species & Extent
We identify the termites, trace mud tubes and workings, and check the roof void, subfloor and garden for the likely nest and entry points.
02
Written Treatment Plan
You receive a fixed quote that names the method, the areas, the products and the return visits required.
03
Treat the Active Colony
Treatment goes where the termites actually are - bait on the workings or in stations, or termiticide in the travelled soil.
04
Monitor Until Elimination
Return visits check feeding and top up bait until activity stops. Timing depends on colony size and season.
05
Protect the Building
Elimination is not protection. We recommend a soil barrier, continued station monitoring, or both, so a fresh colony does not simply replace the last one.
06
Records & Next Inspection
The job finishes with a written record of products and areas, and a recommended next inspection date.
PRICING
What Termite Treatment Costs Depend On in Kensington
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Where they are working | A single affected door frame is a small job; activity through the subfloor and wall frames is not |
| Method | Product volume and labour vary considerably between above-ground baiting, in-ground stations and a full barrier |
| How big and how reachable | Time goes up with perimeter length, and again with low subfloor clearance or narrow side access |
| Concrete to work through | Open soil can be trenched quickly; paths, patios and slabs have to be drilled and injected |
| Return visits | A baiting program runs until the colony is eliminated, and a big colony needs more visits to get there |
| 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 Kensington
Living with bait stations
In-ground stations sit flush with the soil and have locking lids. Don't move them, bury them under mulch or pour concrete over them. Tell us before landscaping so stations can be relocated.
Looking after a soil barrier
Leave the treated soil undisturbed. New beds, paving or decking against the wall can cut through the zone - call us first and we will plan around it.
- Soil and mulch stay below the line of the weep holes
- Keep stacked timber away from the walls
- Deal with leaks anywhere near the footings
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 Kensington
Treatment removes the colony. These property conditions attract the next one, and most are cheap to fix.
- Mulch or garden beds raised against the wall so the slab edge is covered
- Any tap, downpipe or overflow pipe leaking near the footings
- An air conditioner drain wetting the soil against a wall
- Tree stumps, old sleepers or timber offcuts still sitting 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
- Extensions and decks where the termite protection was never joined up
- Timber retaining walls sitting close to the house
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Kensington
Termites do not respect boundaries. A neglected yard or a demolition next door in Kensington can push foraging onto your property, which is why we inspect fence lines and boundaries rather than only the house.
Termites will nest inside a living tree. If there is a mature gum close to a Kensington house, that is worth including in the inspection rather than assuming the risk is only in the soil.
The Eastern Suburbs has its own pattern - the properties backing onto reserve, gully or paddock see the most pressure, and those are the ones where an annual inspection genuinely earns its cost.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Kensington
Timber Pest Licensed
NSW timber pest licence 5122967, working to AS 3660.2 on existing buildings.
Colony First
We locate where they are coming from first, then decide the method. Treating what you can see achieves very little.
Clear Records
Products, areas treated and follow-up visits recorded for your files, insurer or a future buyer.
Follow-Through
The follow-up visits are part of the program, so a baiting job does not get abandoned halfway.
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 Kensington?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. Two things move it: how big the place is, and how far it has already spread. We work that out on the phone or on site and tell you the figure before anything starts in Kensington. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
How quickly can you get to Kensington?
Same-day attendance is usually available. Kensington is about 4.6 km south of the CBD in the Eastern Suburbs, and we give you a firm arrival time rather than an all-day window.
Why are termites such a problem in Kensington?
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.
Is Kensington mostly houses or units for this sort of work?
A mix of unit blocks and houses, most with a damp sub-floor or a ground level that sits low - and that is usually where we concentrate.
Can you do a rental or a strata property in Kensington?
Yes - freestanding homes, townhouses, apartments, rentals and business premises in Kensington 2033 are all covered, with documentation suitable for an agent or a strata manager.
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 long will the technician be on site?
Between one and two hours covers the majority of jobs. We do not book so tightly that a technician has to cut a job short.
Is there a warranty if they return?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. If it is not holding, call us - that is exactly what the warranty is for.
Which areas around Kensington do you cover?
Yes. As well as Kensington we cover Zetland, Waterloo, Moore Park and Eastlakes on the same runs, so a job that crosses a boundary can be handled in one visit.
FROM REAL JOBS
Recent Work
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