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Termite Inspection Melbourne

Period homes above the river flats

Termite Inspection Moonee Valley

Moonee Valley's inner suburbs are Victorian terraces in Flemington, Edwardian weatherboards and bungalows in Ascot Vale and substantial period homes around Queens Park in Moonee Ponds. Moist river flats, sloping blocks with timber retaining walls, tight terrace subfloors and heavily renovated interiors shape the termite risk.

Homes in Moonee Valley are largely period houses on stumps that have been renovated, extended or built up, often more than once. The floor frames are original hardwood, the gardens are established and the blocks slope toward the Maribyrnong River or Moonee Ponds Creek, so inspections combine careful subfloor work with a close look at retaining walls, decks and drainage. Flemington terraces need attention to shared walls and cellars, while in Ascot Vale and Moonee Ponds the concern is how extensions and rerouted plumbing meet the old floor.

Recurring risks

  • Shared party walls and tight subfloors in terraces that hide moisture and entry points
  • Moist ground on the Maribyrnong River flats near the racecourse and Showgrounds
  • Timber sleeper retaining walls and landscaped gardens against period weatherboards
  • High-end renovations that rerouted plumbing without the floor frame being checked

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