We offer a free termite inspection for houses on stumps in Katoomba and the Blue Mountains, with a $0 call-out fee and no obligation. Our licensed technicians check the subfloor and the areas around your home, then explain what they find in plain terms.
Andy’s Pest Control is family-owned and operated, with over 10 years of local experience as a termite specialist. Call us on 02 9023 2054 to book your inspection.
A house on stumps in Katoomba gives termites easy access to timber and plenty of hidden space to work in. The open subfloor, cool damp ground and limited view from above all work in their favour, which is why a regular termite inspection matters for homes like yours.
Termites travel underground, then build mud tubes up stumps, footings and walls to keep humidity high and stay out of the light. That lets them reach bearers and joists without being seen.
Small gaps become pathways when moisture is present. Plumbing lines, cracks around footings, steps and attached structures such as pergolas are common routes in.
Timber bearers and joists sit close to damp ground, and the space beneath a stump house is dark and rarely checked. Activity can go on for a long time while floors and walls look completely normal from inside.
Cool, damp mountain conditions and nearby bushland suit termites well. Fence posts, decaying tree stumps and stored firewood can all host a colony before it moves toward the house. Many infestations stay silent, so finding them early with a proper, detailed inspection is far simpler than dealing with hidden structural damage, which can run from $10,000 to $100,000 to repair.
Our licensed technicians work through every part of a stump home where termites could get in or hide, inside and out. Here is what we look at on each visit.
We start under the house, where a stump home is most exposed. That means the stumps and footings, bearers, joists and any timber that sits close to the soil.
Colonies often start outside before they move toward the house, so we check the surrounding ground too: retaining walls, garden beds, fencing and nearby trees and old stumps.
Termites rarely announce themselves. Most of the time the first clue is a thin mud tube or a damp patch, so we look in the places people never do.
Andy, Owner & Principal Pest Control Technician, Andy’s Pest Control
Indoors, we check skirting boards, door and window frames, timber flooring and roof void access points. We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to detect activity behind walls and below the surface, where a visual check alone can miss it.
Termite activity shows up in three ways: what you hear or feel, what you see, and how the house behaves. A home that looks clear does not rule termites out, which is why we inspect rather than rely on signs alone.
Tap timber with a knuckle or screwdriver handle. A hollow sound suggests the wood has been eaten from the inside.
Soft or crumbling timber, especially around stumps, skirting boards and door frames, is another warning sign worth checking.
Mud tubes along stumps, walls or foundations are a common sign. Termites build them to stay hidden and keep humidity up as they travel.
Discarded wings near windowsills or doorways can also point to activity nearby.
Doors and windows that suddenly stick or fit tightly can mean the frames have warped from hidden damage or moisture.
Because early activity is often silent, we use thermal imaging and moisture meters to look where the eye cannot.
Leave at least 400mm of clear space around the perimeter of your house on stumps, so our licensed technicians can see and reach the subfloor.
Move stored timber and firewood out from under or against the house, and clear anything stacked against walls.
Cut back plants touching the walls so the base of the house is visible.
Clean your gutters and repair leaking taps or pipes. Damp conditions help termites, and drier timber is easier for us to assess.
After the inspection, you get a clear report from our licensed technician covering the termite species, where the nests are, how far the damage extends and the main causes. For a Katoomba home on stumps, that often means pointing out the damp, shaded spots and subfloor gaps that let termites in.
From there, we build a customised plan with the expected outcomes, a treatment schedule and simple instructions for everyone living or working in the property.
We can also set up a termite barrier around the property, whether it’s a family home or a commercial building. We service Katoomba and the Blue Mountains, alongside Penrith and Sydney, from 6am to 9pm, seven days a week.
At least once a year. Homes near bushland, with a termite history or over 25 years old benefit most from regular professional checks, and Katoomba and the Blue Mountains have plenty of all three.
Yes. Visible signs often appear only after significant damage has been done, and repairs can cost between $10,000 and $100,000. Finding activity early keeps the problem simpler and cheaper to manage.
Termites hide behind mud tubes and inside walls. Our licensed technicians use thermal imaging and moisture meters to find activity that a quick look from the subfloor entrance will miss.
Yes. There is a $0 call-out fee and no obligation. If treatment is needed, we explain it first and quote fixed-value pricing, so you know the cost before any work begins.
Call us on 02 9023 2054 or send a quote request to book your free termite inspection. There is a $0 call-out fee, our work carries a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we’re happy to answer questions first.
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