Having regular pest inspections on The Gold Coast is a smart
way to preserve the value of your property. Not only is the Coast a great place
for people to live it’s a haven for pests too. They like places with a bit of
moisture, plenty of food and shelter from the elements, in other words our home
are perfect for them if we are not careful.
These are five reasons why pest inspections are important:
1. Prevention
Having a regular pest inspection is about nipping any pest
problem in the bud. In most instances there is little visible sign of pests
until they become established.
Ants, termites, scorpions, cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents
and snakes can all be lurking around in obscure places you never look at. There
they can become established and breed, so by having a regular pest inspection
you can stop them before they become a problem.
2. Financial Protection
Most insurance cover specifically exclude damage from pests
so any cost involved in repairing damage or the extermination of pests will
have to be borne by the owner as they see it as a maintenance issue that you
should have taken care of before it developed.
Regular pest inspections on The Gold Coast can prevent costly repair bills; white ants
can destroy all the timbers inside a building in a very short time.
3. Value Preservation
By keeping your property clear of pests you preserve the
value of your buildings.
If you are planning on selling a property it’s a good idea
to arrange for pest inspections on The Gold Coast and have any damage repaired
before you place it on the market. Being able to show a clean pest report is a
good selling point.
4. Consumer protection
Before you sign up for a new property have a complete pest
inspection to ensure the property is pest free and in good condition, the pests
might have gone but their destruction can be hidden.
The last thing you need is nasty surprises in your new home
when you move in. A pest inspection will also give recommendations on practical
ways to keep pests away from your home and prevent them entering.
5. Simple Peace of Mind
For most people their home is their largest and most costly
asset. Having the knowledge that your home is protected from any type of harm
is important. Pests may only be small, but the can cause a huge amount of
damage. White ants or termites eat the timber, rodents love to chew electric
wires to keep their teeth sharp causing a potential fire hazard and cockroaches
carry diseases. Other pests like bed bugs (a type of tick), centipedes,
scorpions and spiders can bite with some being venomous like snakes.
All these pests have the potential to cause a lot of damage
to your property costing you real money to deal with.
Having regular pest inspections on the Gold Coast is the
first step in protective maintenance for your whole property. Stopping pests
before they cause you any problem will preserve the value of your property and
keep your family safe. Remember it’s a maintenance issue so is not covered by
most insurances.
