Local Cardinia trades & regulatory references.

Plumbers — for the conducive condition fixes.

Leaking taps, blocked downpipes, air-con condensate dumping at the slab, and slow plumbing leaks are the most common conducive conditions we flag. Termites need moisture — fix the moisture source and you remove the invitation. We work with several Officer and Pakenham plumbers who understand the importance of getting the fix right at the slab edge.

Landscapers — for slab-edge management.

New-build landscaping packages routinely bank mulch against the slab and cover weepholes — both of which void the TMR warranty and provide hidden termite access. We work with landscapers who know to leave the slab edge visible, set mulch back 300mm, and keep TMR reticulation valves accessible.

Builders & carpenters — for renovation barrier re-establishment.

Any renovation or extension that breaches the existing termite barrier — new slab pour, removed wall, added bathroom — needs the barrier re-established to AS 3660.1. We coordinate with the builder so we can apply the new barrier during the construction window rather than retrofitting.

• AS 3660.2 — Termite Management Part 2 (Inspection). The Australian Standard that sets the methodology, scope and frequency of professional termite inspections. Mandatory annual inspection minimum, 6-monthly recommended for high-pressure areas. Every inspection we do is AS 3660.2 compliant. Standards Australia
• AS 3660.1 — Termite Management Part 1 (New Construction). The standard that governs TMR systems installed in new builds since 2016 — chemical reticulation, physical barriers, or combined approaches. If you own an Officer / Cardinia Lakes new build, your TMR system was installed to this standard. Standards Australia
• AS 4349.3 — Inspection of Buildings: Timber Pest Inspections. The reporting standard for settlement and insurance-grade timber pest inspections. Our pre-purchase reports meet this. Standards Australia
• Cardinia Shire Council. Local council — food premises EHO inspections, planning permits for renovation work, building permit referrals. cardinia.vic.gov.au
• AEPMA — Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association. Industry peak body. Members commit to a code of practice, ongoing training, and use of approved products. We’re members. Look for the AEPMA logo on any pest contractor you engage. aepma.com.au
• APVMA — Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Federal regulator for all pesticide products used in Australia. Any termiticide or insecticide we apply on your property is APVMA-registered. Look up products by name on the public register. APVMA PubCRIS register
• Victorian Department of Health — Pest Management Licence Register. Every commercial pest technician in Victoria must hold a current licence. Verify any technician (including ours) before booking. health.vic.gov.au

Inspection before or after landscaping?

Inspection first — we’ll mark up the slab edge and TMR valve locations on a sketch the landscaper can work to. Otherwise the landscaping covers things we’ll need to uncover later.

Treatment before or after renovation?

Coordinate. If the renovation breaches the existing termite barrier, the barrier needs to be re-established during the construction window — cheaper and more effective than retrofitting after.

Do we need an inspection before settlement?

Not legally required but strongly recommended. A current AS 4349.3 / AS 3660.2 inspection report is the cheapest insurance available on a $700K+ property — and increasingly required by lenders and insurers regardless.