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.
NORTHWOOD · 2066
Termite Control in Northwood
Termite Control in Northwood 2066 — 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 Northwood
Local technicians, fixed prices and a written report for every job in Northwood.
We treat termites right across 2066. Northwood is roughly 5.5 km north-west of the city, which puts it well inside the Lower North Shore run our technicians work. Our technicians are through Northwood most days, so same-day attendance is usually available.
If you are near The Village Shopping Centre, Mall 88 or Wollstonecraft station, that is ground we cover constantly - it is the busiest part of Northwood for us.
The suburb sits in the North Sydney, Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove and Hunters Hill area. Greenwich, Osborne Park and Longueville are all covered on the same day, so a problem that has spread across a boundary can be handled in one visit. A lot of the housing here is older and close to the water, so sub-floors and lower levels hold damp - and damp is what keeps a population going.
Around Northwood the pattern is fairly consistent: older homes near the water with a sub-floor that never fully dries. Tell us which it is on the phone and we will come prepared for it.
St Leonards station and Lane Cove Bushland Park are on the same round, which means every part of 2066 is within our area.
We confirm your slot the day before and arrive at a stated time. Greenwich and Osborne Park sit on the same run, so earlier appointments in 2066 come up regularly.
- Postcode
- 2066
- From the CBD
- 5.5 km north-west
- Region
- Lower North Shore
- Council area
- North Sydney, Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove and Hunters Hill
Also covered near Northwood
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Northwood
Nasutitermes is common in gardens around Northwood and far less destructive than Coptotermes. Knowing which you have is the difference between urgent and manageable.
No standard home policy in NSW covers termite damage. That is the single fact that changes how Northwood owners think about an annual inspection - there is no safety net behind it, so the inspection is the safety net.
Blistered or rippled paint over a flat surface is worth a second look. In Northwood homes that is frequently workings pushing the paint film up from behind.
- We confirm what it is and where it is active before treating
- Either baiting or a soil barrier - or a combination of them
- Written record of products and areas treated
- Warranty conditions put in writing as part of the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Northwood
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 termites are working inside a wall or door frame, bait can be fixed directly over the active workings so the colony starts feeding straight away.
Chemical Soil Barrier
Termiticide placed into the soil around the building - trenched where there is soil, injected through drilled holes where there is concrete - forming a treated zone termites have to cross.
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 Northwood
What you do in the first day or two affects how quickly the colony can be eliminated.
Don't Spray Them
Surface spray and bombs are the worst thing to use here. The colony retreats from the treated area and you lose the access point we needed.
Don't Break Open the Workings
Leave the mud tubing and the damaged timber as you found it. Once broken open it dries out and termites abandon it.
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
Check what is wetting the soil nearby: taps, hot water overflow, condensate lines. That damp is part of why they are there.
Book Promptly
Every day of delay is more timber gone. Active termite inspections are available 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? Don't touch them - call us first.
Speak to a licensed Sydney technician now. Straight advice, and a fixed quote inside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it achieves | The colony feeding on the house is eliminated | Termites crossing the treated soil around the building are affected | Clears the current attack and defends against the following one |
| Method of install | Soil stations round the perimeter and bait onto the workings themselves | Trenching at the footings with drilling and injection through hard surfaces | Bait phase first, soil barrier second |
| 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 |
| 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 Northwood
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
You get a fixed quote naming the method, areas to be treated, products and the follow-up visits needed.
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
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 it is dead we talk about keeping the next one out - soil barrier, ongoing station checks, or both.
06
Records & Next Inspection
You get the paperwork - what went where - along with when the next timber pest inspection is due.
PRICING
What Termite Treatment Costs Depend On in Northwood
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| Location of the activity | Termites confined to one architrave take far less work than activity running through a subfloor and the wall framing |
| Which method is used | Above-ground bait, in-ground stations and a full soil barrier each take different product and labour |
| Size and access | The longer the perimeter and the tighter the subfloor and side access, the longer the job |
| Concrete & paving | Paths, patios and garage slabs that must be drilled and injected take longer than open soil |
| Return visits | A baiting program runs until the colony is eliminated, and a big colony needs more visits to get there |
| Property type | Strata buildings, commercial sites and homes that have been extended are each scoped separately |
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 Northwood
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.
- Keep soil and mulch down below the weep holes
- Don't stack timber against walls
- Deal with leaks anywhere near 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 Northwood
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
- A dripping tap, downpipe or hot water overflow close to the footings
- Air conditioner drip lines discharging onto soil beside the wall
- Old stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts never cleared from the garden
- Fence or pergola posts, and steps, bedded directly into the ground
- Weep holes in the brickwork blocked up or rendered over
- Damp soil under the house and not enough subfloor ventilation
- Timber, firewood or materials stored hard against the house
- New decks or extensions built without connecting the termite protection
- Timber retaining walls close to the building
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Northwood
An old stump left in a Northwood 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.
If you are buying in Northwood, get the timber pest inspection done before you exchange, not after. Afterwards it is information; beforehand it is leverage.
Risk is partly about the street, not just the building. Old stumps, timber fences and untreated structures nearby all sustain colonies within foraging distance of a Northwood home.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Northwood
Timber Pest Licensed
NSW licence 5122967. Work on existing buildings is planned against AS 3660.2.
Colony First
The method is chosen after we know where the colony is - not by spraying whatever is in sight.
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
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 does termite control cost in Northwood?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. We quote on the property rather than the postcode, so a unit in Northwood and a large house are priced differently. The figure is fixed before any work starts. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
What is the wait for a technician in Northwood?
Same-day attendance is usually available. We are about 5.5 km north-west of the city here, and Northwood is covered by the Lower North Shore team.
What makes Northwood prone to termites?
Sub-floor ventilation on these older homes was designed for an open garden, and most of those gardens are now paved or planted out. The damp that leaves behind is what sustains termites.
What kind of buildings do you work on around Northwood?
Older houses on sloping blocks, many with a lower level cut into the slope - that level is usually where we start.
Do you treat units and rentals in Northwood?
Yes - freestanding homes, townhouses, apartments, rentals and business premises in Northwood 2066 are all covered, with documentation suitable for an agent or a strata manager.
Do we need to worry about pets or children afterwards?
It is, as long as you follow what we tell you on the day - usually keeping off treated surfaces for a couple of hours. Let us know at booking about young children, pets or an aquarium.
Do I need to leave the property during treatment?
Most of the time you can carry on as normal. If a particular area needs to be empty we will flag it when we arrive and it is rarely more than a couple of hours.
How much time should I allow?
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.
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.
Which areas around Northwood do you cover?
We cover the whole of Northwood, from the streets around The Village Shopping Centre out to the suburb boundary and on into Greenwich.
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