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- What do other companies publish for termite inspection prices?
- Why doesn't Bruin publish one inspection price?
- What should a termite inspection price include?
- Annual, pre-purchase and post-treatment inspections compared
- What are the red flags with a very cheap inspection?
- Is a termite inspection worth the money?
- When is the best time to book?
The short answer
Published termite inspection prices in Brisbane run from about $200 to $600 (hipages), with one operator listing a $390 average. Bruin Pest Management quotes per property, because access, size and height change the job. A fair price covers the whole house and grounds, with a written report.
What do other companies publish for termite inspection prices?
Bruin quotes each property, so there's no flat inspection price here. You'll still want a yardstick, so this is what other sources published when we looked in 2026. Treat it as a guide to the market, not a promise of what you'll pay.
| Published by | What they published | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| hipages | $200 to $600 | A wide range across many operators and home types |
| Conquer Termites | $390 average | One operator's average, not a minimum |
| GC Pest Control | From $215 | A starting price, so check what's included |
| Termihc | From $365 | A starting price for the inspection |
Prices change, and we haven't verified what each figure includes. Whatever the price, ask for the scope in writing.
Why doesn't Bruin publish one inspection price?
A small lowset unit with a clear subfloor and a big Queenslander with a low, tight subfloor are different jobs. Size, height, access to the roof void and subfloor, and how much of the grounds there is to check all change the time on site. One price would overcharge the small job or underprice the big one.
So we quote each property. Call 1300 349 177 or book online and we'll price the inspection for your home.
What should a termite inspection price include?
Here's what a proper inspection covers. If a quote leaves items out, ask why.
- Inside the house, room by room, including wet areas and around windows and doors.
- The roof void, where it can be reached safely.
- The subfloor, piers and stumps on a Queenslander, or the slab edge and weep holes on a brick home.
- The grounds: fences, retaining walls, garden timber, old stumps and stored wood.
- Moisture meter readings and movement detection on suspect timber.
- A written report with findings, risk level and recommendations.
Some operators add thermal imaging cameras. Bruin's technicians use moisture meters and movement detection. Whatever tools are used, the written report to AS 3660 is what you're paying for. A verbal all clear with no paperwork isn't an inspection you can rely on.
Annual, pre-purchase and post-treatment inspections compared
The word inspection covers a few different jobs, and the price follows the job.
| Type | Why you'd book it | Standard | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual inspection | Regular check on a home you own or rent out | AS 3660 | Written report on activity, damage and risk |
| Pre-purchase timber pest inspection | Before you buy a house or unit | AS 4349.3 | Written report on termites, borers and timber decay |
| Post-treatment or monitoring visit | After a barrier or baiting system is installed | Manufacturer conditions and AS 3660 | A check that the system is in place and working, with a record |
Bruin does the timber pest side of a pre-purchase inspection. We don't do the structural building inspection (AS 4349.1), so you'll need a separate building inspector for that. Pre-purchase work is quoted separately from an annual inspection.
What are the red flags with a very cheap inspection?
A low price can be fine. These are the things to check before you book one.
- No written report, or a one-page tick sheet.
- No mention of the subfloor or roof void.
- No standard named, such as AS 3660 or AS 4349.3.
- A low inspection price that leads straight into a treatment sales pitch on the day.
- No licence details you can check with the QBCC.
The point is to know what the price buys before you book.
Is a termite inspection worth the money?
Termites feed out of sight, often behind plasterboard and inside frames, so you can't reliably spot them yourself. An inspection is the only way to check the whole house. Set the cost against a repair to structural timber and the check is small.
It also creates a record. If you sell, or you're deciding on a barrier or baiting system, a run of dated reports shows how the property has been looked after.
When is the best time to book?
Any time. Brisbane is warm and damp enough for termites to stay active for most of the year, so there's no quiet season to wait for. Book by your due date, which is 12 months after the last inspection.
Flying termites often swarm after rain from October to December in south-east Queensland, and that's when a lot of people first notice a problem. If you see a swarm or discarded wings, book straight away. Our guide on how often to get a termite inspection covers the schedule in more detail.
Sources and further reading
- Standards Australia (AS 3660 and AS 4349.3)
- Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
- Queensland Health
- CSIRO
General information for South East Queensland conditions. Every property is different; a licensed inspection is the only way to know what is going on in yours.