North Brisbane pest control
Buying a home in Brisbane? A timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 checks for termites, borers, and timber decay, with a written report before you commit. Licensed technicians and plain-language findings you can act on.
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Overview
A home is one of the largest purchases most people make, and termite damage is one of the few faults that can be hidden inside the timber where a walk-through never shows it. A pre-purchase timber pest inspection is how you check before you commit, rather than after the keys change hands.
We carry out the inspection to AS 4349.3, the standard for timber pest work. A technician checks the interior, subfloor, and perimeter for termites, borers, and timber decay, along with the conducive conditions that raise the risk, then writes it up in a report you can use to make a decision.
This is the timber pest side of the picture. A structural building inspection, done to AS 4349.1 by a builder, is a separate report, and most buyers arrange both. We are clear about which report we provide so nothing falls through the gap between them.
At a glance
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The inspection checks the home for the three timber pests that matter to a buyer: termites, borers, and timber decay. The technician works through the interior, subfloor, and perimeter, using moisture and movement readings where timber is at risk, and notes the conditions that make an attack more likely.
You receive a written report to AS 4349.3 setting out what was found and where, in language you can act on rather than a checklist you cannot read.
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These are two different checks. A building inspection assesses the structure and condition of the home to AS 4349.1 and is carried out by a builder. A timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 looks for termites, borers, and timber decay, and that is the report Bruin provides.
Most buyers arrange both, because one report says nothing about the other. We tell you plainly which side we cover so you can line up the structural inspection separately.
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Timing is the part buyers most often leave too late. An auction has no cooling-off period, so the inspection has to be done before you bid, and a contract purchase carries fixed inspection dates that arrive fast.
Book the inspection as soon as the property is on your shortlist. Getting the report in hand with time to spare means you can still negotiate, arrange treatment, or step back before you are locked in.
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A timber pest inspection is a modest cost against the price of a home, and it is far smaller than the repair bill for termite damage found after settlement. Once you own the property, hidden damage becomes your problem and your expense.
Inspecting first keeps the decision in your hands. If issues turn up, you can renegotiate, treat, or walk away, rather than inheriting a problem you never saw.
Safety and property care
This is an inspection, not a treatment, so the focus is careful access and an accurate written report rather than any chemical work on the property.
Licensed, accredited, trusted
Every treatment is carried out by a QBCC-licensed, accredited technician. We list our licence and accreditation details so homeowners, landlords, and property managers can verify them directly.
Customer reviews
Tom was prompt, professional, friendly and full Of helpful tips. I can’t recommend this service enough. Thank you Tom!
Used Bruin Pest Management at my place in Coolum. Cody was on time and easy to deal with, explained everything properly and didn't rush anything. Job was thorough, left everything clean and price was really fair. Good local crew that covers the Sunny Coast. Would use them again for sure, recommend.
Couldn’t recommend Bruin Pest Management enough! Cody was awesome, arrived right on time and was really easy to deal with. The price was great and he explained exactly what the issue was and what we can do going forward to manage it. Really happy with the service and would definitely use them again!
We had a great experience with Bruin Pest Management. Tom did an excellent job — he was friendly, professional, thorough and clearly knew his stuff. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of our questions and made sure the job was done properly. Really appreciated the level of care and attention he put into his work. Would definitely recommend Tom and the team at Bruin Pest Management!
Service was on time and completion within an hour.
We had a young bloke down our house last week to do this job and he was a really nice person did a great job , said hello , he was a real gentle
Friendly, informative, punctual and professional . Highly recommend.
I had my pest control treatment done today and I’m very satisfied with the service. Tom was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to answer all of my questions and address my concerns. He explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy and reassuring. I’m very happy with the service and would definitely recommend Tom to anyone looking for a reliable and professional pest control service!
Did the job quickly for us. Did it well. Freindly staff.
Thank you Team Bruin for expedient and great customer care. Integrity, that is doing what one says they will do at the time they say they will do it is rare these days. Bruin on on the other hand has consistently demonstrated exceptional service in not only attending to the job at or ahead of the time, but also responding to phone and email inquiries quickly. Thank you Cody for your expert service delivery and advice. Thank you Tom for your expedient response. Thank you Dylan for making it all happen. You truly are a great team.
Great service very happy 10 out of 10 thank you.😊will see you again.
Excellent service. Tom very courteous and answered all questions fully.
No bed bugs in my room they are now all gone thank you
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Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly team. They arrived on time and when job was completed, left the area neat, clean and tidy. I was always kept informed on the progress of the task performed and they even informed me about other tasks that needed to be carried out on my home. I am very pleased with Bruin Pest Management and I will most certainly be recommending them to everyone. Thankyou for a job well done.
Polite, enthusiastic and professional. Thanks
Fantastic and reliable service. Cody and Tom arrived on time, were very professional and communicated clearly. They did a great job treating my home and took the time to answer all my questions. I would highly recommend Bruin Pest Management to anyone looking for stress-free and efficient pest control.
Very dedicated staff
Was extremely happy with the service, from Dylan’s phone call to introduce himself and arrange the appointment (I was a past client), to Tom who attended on the day. Tom was so pleasant to deal with, assisting us with questions and advising on best options. Many thanks guys, see you next year
Highly recommend the team at Bruin. You’ll walk away feeling confident they know their stuff and care about their customers. A refreshing reminder of what quality work and real customer service looks like.
Cody was very efficient, professional and transparent. Very grateful to have him come out and help us out! Best of luck with your ventures
Cody was great at communicating let know when he going to arrive and was on time. He and Tom did a very through job and went above and beyond. They both explained what they were doing every time I asked. Cody fixed a minor drainage issue while on site. I will have no hesitation recommending Bruin to anyone. I look forward to see them in a years time.
A fantastic service completed by Cody and Tom from Bruin Pest Management. Very friendly staff who were punctual, professional and went above what was expected to get the job done. Many thanks
Great service from start to finish! They were able to squeeze me in quickly instead of making me wait for an appointment, which I really appreciated. The technician was friendly, professional and explained everything clearly. Highly recommend!
Can highly recommend Cody and the team. Great communication, speedy service, and minimal disruption. They were also very flexible when we had to reschedule our initial appointment.
Great service, the website is very easy to book in what you need and is user friendly. Very professional and good pricing. I highly recommend using these guys
Awesome professional work completed by Nat as a representative of Bruin Pest Management. Also very polite. I noticed the whole set up with Ute and back canopy neatly stacked all the equipment inside and safe.
Friendly. Professional. Helpful advice. Prompt. Recommended.
Top service from these guys, reliable, fast and do the perfect job. Onya boys.
Thanks to Tom, great job, highly recommend.
Andy completed a pest inspection at our property in Brisbane and his knowledge is second to none. He is very friendly and genuine and provided a great service. At the end of the pest inspection, he showed us through his findings and talked through different pest control methods and some things we could do to help lessen the chance of any termites finding the property attractive.
Myself and my husband highly recommend Andy and Sarah, this is our 2nd time using their pest control services and we have had no problems with pests returning until we were due our next yearly service. They take extreme pride in their work and are very informative on the types of pests and what to use and not use.
Excellent service for a pre purchase pest inspection in Brisbane. Communication was fast and professional. The report was comprehensive, received the day of the inspection, and Andy was available to explain plainly any questions I had. I would definitely use Bruin again in future.
Engaged Bruin to do a pest inspection and they were fantastic. They were available very quickly (next day) and were so easy to deal with. The inspector was professional and very polite. The report was available that day and was easy to understand. Their advice was so helpful, not just for our house purchase, but for dealing with the property into the future.
My husband and I engaged Bruin to complete our pre-purchase pest inspection. We were extremely happy with the service offered by both the office staff and Andy. All were friendly, professional and thorough. Andy met my husband Wayne onsite and explained things clearly. We had our report later the same day. We highly recommend the Bruin team.
Common questions
It is a timber pest inspection carried out to AS 4349.3 before you buy a property. A technician checks the home for termites, borers, and timber decay, along with the conditions that raise the risk of them, and writes it up in a report you can rely on. It is meant to be done before you commit, so you know what you are buying rather than finding out after settlement.
A building inspection looks at the structure and condition of the home to AS 4349.1 and is usually done by a builder. A timber pest inspection looks specifically for termites, borers, and timber decay to AS 4349.3. They answer different questions and produce separate reports, so most buyers arrange both. Bruin carries out the timber pest side.
As early as you can once the property is on your shortlist. Auctions leave no cooling-off period, so the inspection needs to happen before you bid, and a contract purchase has fixed inspection dates that come around quickly. Booking with time to spare means the report is in your hands while you can still act on what it says.
You get a written report setting out what was found, where, and the conditions contributing to it, so you can make a decision with the facts in front of you. Some buyers renegotiate, some arrange treatment, and some walk away. The point of inspecting before you buy is that the choice is still yours, rather than inheriting the problem and the repair bill.
No. Bruin carries out the timber pest inspection, the termite, borer, and timber decay side to AS 4349.3, and provides that report. The structural building inspection to AS 4349.1 is a separate report done by a builder or building inspector. We are upfront about this so you can arrange both and go into the purchase with the full picture.
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Read guideBook a timber pest inspection, call the family-owned team, or book online and send us the details. We check for termites, borers, and decay, and give you a written report before your contract dates.
