Repairing the damage
Hold off on repairs until we confirm the colony is no longer active. Replacing timber too early can remove the bait termites were feeding on. A builder should assess structural members like bearers, studs and roof timbers.
PUTNEY · 2112
Termite Control in Putney
Termite Control in Putney 2112 — 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 PUTNEY
Termite Control Across Putney
What we cover in Putney, and how quickly we can get there.
Putney sits about 10.6 km north-west of the CBD in the Ryde & the Northern District, and postcode 2112 is one we are in most weeks. We run Putney on a regular route, and same-day attendance is usually available.
The Putney addresses we attend cluster around Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre and Village Plaza Shopping Centre. Rhodes station is another part of the suburb we are called to often.
Tennyson Point, Ryde and Mortlake are all on the same route as Putney. Most of the housing here shares a wall, a roof void or a sub-floor with something else, so we check what adjoins the property rather than treating it in isolation.
The bulk of our Putney work is older semis with a paved rear courtyard and a sub-floor that no longer dries out. Mention the detail when you call 1300 313 373 - it decides how long we need on site.
The rest of 2112 is covered too, including the pockets around Meadowbank station and Cleves Park.
When you book, we confirm the 2112 run the day before and give you an arrival time rather than a window. If we are already out at Tennyson Point or Ryde that morning, we will usually offer you the earlier slot.
- Postcode
- 2112
- From the CBD
- 10.6 km north-west
Also covered near Putney
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Putney
People picture termites eating a house in a season. It is slower than that and worse: a colony works quietly inside the frame of a Putney house for years before anything shows on the surface.
They eat from the inside out and leave the paint film intact, so a Putney skirting board can look perfect and sound papery when you tap it. That hollow note is often the first real evidence.
The slab edge is meant to be visible so workings show. In a lot of Putney properties landscaping has buried it, which hands termites an invisible route in.
- We confirm what it is and where it is active before treating
- Baiting, a chemical soil barrier, or both together
- A written record of every product and every area treated
- Warranty conditions put in writing as part of the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Putney
Photos from our own Sydney termite jobs. Most properties need one primary method, and some need two working together.
In-Ground Baiting Systems
We install stations in the soil around the perimeter. They hold timber first; when termites start feeding on it we replace that with bait, and they take it home to the nest.
Station Checks & Refills
Every station is opened on a set schedule so feeding can be assessed and bait replenished. Programs that fail usually failed because the checks lapsed.
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
In suspended floors, the soil around piers and along the walls is included, because subfloors are where concealed activity very often begins.
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 Putney
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
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
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
Every day of delay is more timber gone. Active termite inspections are available same or next day anywhere in Sydney.
Tell Your Strata Manager
In a unit or townhouse, activity in one lot often involves common property, so let the strata manager know early.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| How it goes in | Stations in the soil around the perimeter, plus bait on active workings | Trenching along footings, and drilling and injecting through paths and slabs | Bait first, then the soil treatment once the colony is gone |
| 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 |
| Looking after it | Stations get opened on a schedule and remain as a monitoring system | Label and site determine the service life; it can be re-applied later | Station monitoring continues for as long as the barrier is in service |
| Suits | Active termites, heavily paved sites, or where chemical use needs limiting | Homes with good access to soil around the footings | Heavy activity, repeat attacks or high-risk sites near 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 Putney
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
A fixed written quote: which method, which areas, which products, and how many follow-up visits it needs.
03
Treat the Active Colony
The active colony is treated either by baiting - directly on the workings or via in-ground stations - or by applying termiticide to the soil on their route.
04
Monitor Until Elimination
Monitoring runs until elimination: each visit records feeding and replenishes bait. Bigger colonies and cooler months take longer.
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
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 Putney
Treatment starts from $179. Your fixed quote comes after we've seen the activity.
| Factor | Why it changes the price |
|---|---|
| How far it has spread | One door frame is quick. Activity through the subfloor and into the wall frames is a much bigger job |
| Method chosen | Above-ground baiting, in-ground stations and full soil barriers use different amounts of product and labour |
| Size and access | The longer the perimeter and the tighter the subfloor and side access, the longer the job |
| Paving and slabs | Where a path, patio or garage slab has to be drilled and injected, it takes longer than open ground |
| Follow-up schedule | Baiting is not one visit. It runs until elimination, and bigger colonies need more returns |
| 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 Putney
Living with bait stations
Stations sit level with the soil and lock shut. They must not be moved, mulched over or paved across. If landscaping is coming, let us know first and we will relocate them.
Looking after a soil barrier
The barrier depends on the soil staying put. Garden beds, pavers and decks built against the house are the usual way one gets broken, so talk to us before the work.
- Weep holes need to stay clear of soil and mulch
- Don't stack timber against walls
- Repair any leak close to 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 Putney
Treatment removes the colony. These property conditions attract the next one, and most are cheap to fix.
- Garden beds or mulch built up against the house, hiding the slab edge
- Leaking taps, downpipes or hot water overflow pipes near the footings
- An air conditioner drain wetting the soil against a wall
- Old tree stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts left in the yard
- Fence posts, pergola uprights or steps standing in bare soil
- Weep holes in the brickwork blocked up or rendered over
- Damp soil under the house and not enough subfloor ventilation
- Firewood or building materials stored against the house
- A deck or extension added and the termite protection left unconnected
- Timber retaining walls sitting close to the house
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Putney
Termite pressure is not even across Sydney and it is not even across Putney either. Blocks with mature trees, poor drainage or timber retaining are the ones worth watching.
Nasutitermes is common in gardens around Putney and far less destructive than Coptotermes. Knowing which you have is the difference between urgent and manageable.
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 Putney purchase.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Putney
Timber Pest Licensed
Licensed in NSW under 5122967, with every termite job planned around AS 3660.2.
Colony First
Source first, method second. Spraying the termites in front of you leaves the colony untouched.
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
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 QuoteWhat does termite control cost in Putney?
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 Putney 2112, with no call-out fee. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
How soon can someone come out to Putney?
Same-day attendance is usually available. We are about 10.6 km north-west of the city here, and Putney is covered by the Ryde & the Northern District team.
Why do termites keep coming back in Putney?
Most of this area is terrace, semi and converted block, and those share more than people realise - cavities, roof spaces, drainage. termites use all of it.
What kind of buildings do you work on around Putney?
Older joined housing. The treatment takes account of shared walls, continuous sub-floors and roof voids that run between properties.
Do you treat units and rentals in Putney?
We do all of those. A good share of the Putney jobs we run are tenanted or strata properties, so the written record comes as standard.
Do we need to worry about pets or children afterwards?
Yes, with the usual care. Everything is APVMA-registered and used to label, and we will work around pets, aquariums and anyone in the house with a respiratory condition if you tell us when you book.
Do we have to go out while you work?
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?
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 happens if it is not fixed?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. That is the point of the warranty - you do not pay twice for the same problem.
Do you cover the suburbs around Putney too?
We do. Putney and Tennyson Point, Ryde, Mortlake and Rhodes are all on the same route, which helps if you own more than one property in the area.
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