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.
ULTIMO · 2007
Termite Control in Ultimo
Termite Control in Ultimo 2007 — 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 ULTIMO
Termite Control Across Ultimo
What we cover in Ultimo, and how quickly we can get there.
We treat termites right across 2007. Ultimo is roughly 1.9 km south-west of the city, which puts it well inside the Sydney CBD & Inner City run our technicians work. Our technicians are through Ultimo most days, so same-day attendance is usually available.
The Ultimo addresses we attend cluster around Central station and Wentworth Park station. Tumbalong Park is another part of the suburb we are called to often.
Our runs through Ultimo also take in Chippendale, Haymarket and Darlington. Apartment stock means shared services, so a single-unit treatment holds only if the rest of the building is not feeding it.
Most Ultimo bookings come in as flats where the neighbouring lot is the actual source. 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 2007 as well, from Prince Alfred Park through to Broadway Shopping Centre.
Bookings for 2007 are confirmed the day before with a set arrival time, not an all-day window. Jobs at Chippendale and Haymarket often share the same run, which is how earlier slots come up.
- Postcode
- 2007
- From the CBD
- 1.9 km south-west
- Region
- Sydney CBD & Inner City
Also covered near Ultimo
OVERVIEW
Termite Control That Targets the Colony in Ultimo
Anything that puts soil or timber against the structure is a bridge - planter boxes, sleeper walls, firewood stacked on the ground. Clearing those does more for a Ultimo home than most products.
A mud lead is a covered road. They will not cross open air, so they build a tunnel up the brickwork - and that tunnel is usually the first thing anyone notices in a Ultimo sub-floor.
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 Ultimo garage are fair game too.
- Nothing gets treated until the species and the activity are confirmed
- Either baiting or a soil barrier - or a combination of them
- Written documentation of the products and the treated areas
- Warranty conditions put in writing as part of the quote
HOW WE TREAT
Termite Treatment Methods We Use in Ultimo
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
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
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
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 Ultimo
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
Don't pull the workings apart. Exposed tubes dry and the colony retreats, which costs time on the treatment.
Take Photos
If you can, photograph what you found - tubing, damaged timber, flying insects - and tell us where. It shapes how we scope the inspection.
Look for Moisture
Check for leaking taps, hot water overflow or air conditioner drip lines near the spot. Damp soil draws termites and 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
Activity in one lot of a strata building is rarely confined to that lot. Let the strata manager know as soon as you find it.
DON'T WAIT FOR IT TO GET WORSE
Found termites? Leave them alone and call us first.
Talk to a licensed Sydney technician today - honest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Site disturbance | Almost none: no drilling through paths, no excavating garden beds | Small sealed drill holes in paving, and trenching where there are gardens | Spread across the staged visits |
| Upkeep | Stations checked on a regular schedule and kept as monitoring | Service life depends on the product label and site; can be re-applied | Station checks continue while the barrier works |
| 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 Ultimo
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
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
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 Ultimo
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 |
| Treatment method | The three approaches - above-ground bait, in-ground stations, full soil barrier - differ in both product and time |
| Perimeter size and access | A long perimeter, a tight subfloor or a narrow side passage all add hours |
| Concrete & paving | Paths, patios and garage slabs that must be drilled and injected take longer than open soil |
| How many visits | Baiting continues until elimination, so the colony's size decides how many return visits are needed |
| 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 Ultimo
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
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 below 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 Ultimo
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
- A dripping tap, downpipe or hot water overflow close to the footings
- Air conditioner condensate running onto the soil next to a wall
- Old stumps, sleepers or timber offcuts never cleared from the garden
- Timber posts or steps in direct contact with the soil
- Brick weep holes that have been rendered across or blocked
- Subfloor ventilation that is inadequate, leaving the soil damp
- Building materials or firewood kept up against the building
- A deck or extension added and the termite protection left unconnected
- A timber retaining wall near the building
SYDNEY TERMITES
Why Sydney Homes Get Attacked in Ultimo
Termite pressure is not even across Sydney and it is not even across Ultimo either. Blocks with mature trees, poor drainage or timber retaining are the ones worth watching.
An old stump left in a Ultimo 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.
Some species are destructive, some barely touch sound timber. We identify from the soldiers in the workings, because treating a Ultimo home for the wrong one wastes the visit.
WHY CHOOSE US
The Elite Pest Difference in Ultimo
Timber Pest Licensed
NSW timber pest licence 5122967, working to AS 3660.2 on existing buildings.
Colony First
Finding the source comes before picking a treatment. Spraying the visible workers is not a plan.
Clear Records
Everything is documented - products, treated areas, follow-up visits - for your records, your insurer or a future buyer.
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 does termite control cost in Ultimo?
Termite treatment starts from $179 and a full timber pest inspection from $159. There is no call-out charge in Ultimo 2007. The final number comes down to the property itself, and it is fixed before we begin. Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually.
How quickly can you get to Ultimo?
Same-day attendance is usually available. Ultimo sits roughly 1.9 km south-west of the CBD, inside our Sydney CBD & Inner City run, so we book a time and keep to it.
What makes Ultimo prone to termites?
Waste is centralised in a tower - chutes, bin rooms, loading areas - and that concentration is what keeps termites fed. Height makes no difference; the risers are a staircase.
Is Ultimo mostly houses or units for this sort of work?
It is apartment stock, which means the treatment has to account for risers and bin rooms as well as your own kitchen.
Do you work with agents and strata managers in Ultimo?
Yes - freestanding homes, townhouses, apartments, rentals and business premises in Ultimo 2007 are all covered, with documentation suitable for an agent or a strata manager.
Is the treatment safe around children and pets?
Yes, when it is applied properly. We use registered products at label rates and tell you which areas to keep clear and for how long. Mention pets, fish tanks or allergies when you book.
Can we stay home while the treatment is done?
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?
An hour to two hours covers most jobs. The size of the building and the extent of the problem are what change it.
What if the termites come back?
Treatments carry a 6-month warranty and we re-inspect annually. A return visit inside that period does not cost you anything.
Is Ultimo inside your service area?
Yes. As well as Ultimo we cover Chippendale, Haymarket, Darlington and Glebe on the same runs, so a job that crosses a boundary can be handled in one visit.
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Recent Work
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