Is termite damage covered by insurance?

Independent surveys show 130,000 homes will be attacked by termites each year. Unfortunately the average cost of damage is $10,000.

Check your home and contents insurance policy and you find damage by vermin (termites are classed are vermin) excluded. Insurance companies don’t cover termite damage as the risk and cost is so high.

Your builder is required to provide an approved form of termite protection as part of the building contract. The objective of an effective termite barrier is to deter concealed termite access from the ground. Check your contract and ask your builder what form of termite protection is included.

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Do I have a choice in the type of protection provided?

Like all products in your home you can select the type of termite protection. A lot of builders do not discuss termite protection but it’s your home and you only get one chance to choose an advanced termite barrier that offers ongoing protection.

Ask your builder what type of termite control is included in your contract. If it isn’t Termimesh tell them you want it included instead of the existing method. Ensure your builder gets a quote from us and includes the price in your contract. Your builder should also give you a rebate on the standard method that is not being used.

Alternatively, contact your Local Centre direct and they can deal direct with your builder on your behalf.

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Why Termimesh protection?

The future integrity of your home can depend on the level of termite protection you select prior to construction and the Termimesh System provides a no-compromise solution that is protecting over 700,000 Australian homes right now.

The Termimesh System is highly effective, technically advanced and poison free. To have the Termimesh System installed in your new home or added to your renovation, contact your Local Centre.

Note: The Termimesh System is a termite management system as defined in Australian Standard 3660.1 2014 Section 5. The purpose of a termite management system in new construction is

What Termi HC customers say

4.7 out of 5 stars from 66 Reviews

						100% Best termite eradication treatment & spider spray. Totally recommend James & crew.					
Rana MannsTermitrust Dubbo
						Highly recommend our inspector/consultant Carly. She was incredibly thorough and extremely professional. We look forward to using termi again. Thank you Carly for your outstanding service					
Annika BendeichTermi Home & Commercial Central Coast
						Termitrust did a thorough pest spray of our home, were very punctual and friendly. We will definitely use them again!					
Isabelle SherriffTermitrust Cairns
						Did a great job. Killed the backyard mound and set up termite prevention system around the home. Home has remained safe ever since					
Martyn WinstonTermitrust Adelaide
						The service and advice we received from Kirrily was second to none. Was very impressed right from the first phone call,  booking , thru to our service call .The professional and friendly service was absolutely great. Thanks again  a good job well done .					
Norfolk ParkTermi Home & Commercial Dubbo
						I wanted to commend Warren on his professionalism and lovely customer service. He is an asset to your business and I can not recommend him high enough. Thank you					
Cassandra YoungTermi Home & Commercial Brisbane

						We can’t speak highly enough of Andrew who did our initial inspection and shortly there after the installation of the bait stations. He was efficient, polite, very informative, helpful and punctual. He is a credit to your company.					
Helen BaconTermitrust Adelaide
						Well done to Adam in Sales (Adelaide) for his excellent email communication and customer service, and the very efficient install team. Thoroughly recommend Termi Turf - Adelaide for your new artificial turf!					
Andrew RobinsTermiturf Adelaide
						Technician spent a descent time making sure everything is professionally check and done. 🥇					
Michael PagcuTermi Home & Commercial Townsville
						Wayne and his team are prompt, thorough and reliable and would not hesitate to recommend to anyone in Cairns to take care of all their pest control requirements.					
Judi HughesTermitrust Cairns
						I coordinated an annual termite and bug spray for my house though Termitrust Pest Control. The worker was very knowledgable taking the time to answer my questions and was very thorough in completed the job. Thank you.					
Finding Jeremy and SebastianTermitrust Adelaide
						Jerry was very professional & obliging with his inspection & treatment process.



I highly recommend Termitrust					
Chris GreavesTermi Home & Commercial Central Coast

						Wojtek did a great job installing the grass in our backyard. Very happy with the outcome, he definitely knows his job and is very friendly. Highly recommend him!					
Pavel GolobokovTermiturf Adelaide
						Customer service was outstanding, extremely professional. Competitive price, we are so pleased with our lawn.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!					
Rachael HabibTermiturf Adelaide
						The service was friendly and helpful and done amazing job 😁					
DominicTermitrust Cairns
						Wayne and the team do an amazing job. Highly recommend their services.					
Greg RollTermi Home & Commercial Cairns
						They always provided outstanding service. The technician was punctual, knowledgeable, and addressed all our creepy crawly concerns. Exterior ants are a thing of the past. Highly recommend for reliable termite inspections and pest control!					
CamularityTermitrust Townsville
						We have been using Termitrust Pest Control for years now. Always exceptional service, always on time and nothing is too hard. I trust their advice as it has always been spot on with our pest management. I would definitely recommend Termitrust Dubbo for all your pest management needs.					
Brooke WhiteleyTermitrust Dubbo

						I was very happy and impressed with this company Adam arrived at the said time and did a great job. He was very polite. Thanks					
G LANGTermitrust Brisbane
						Wojtek and his team paid attention to detail did a fantastic job, even though ours was a challenge for him and his team the outcome was accomplished. Their customer service is outstanding, we highly recommend Termiturf.

Pardeep & Jessica					
Pardeep SharmaTermiturf Adelaide
						Jesse did an excellent pest treatment for us. He was professional, courteous, thorough and efficient. The admin staff are also very prompt and efficient. Would highly recommend this business for all pest treatments and termite inspections.					
Briony LobowTermitrust Townsville
						Great service from James and the team. I’ve used them for two years now and always happy with the service. Quick, efficient, friendly!					
Lyssa BrittanyTermi Home & Commercial Dubbo
						Was very helpful over the phone and offered advice and to look at photos of the damage without charge					
Bo FTermi Home & Commercial Central Coast
						We are very happy with the service we received. Arrived on time as arranged and the service tech ,Stewie, was very helpful and professional. Highly recommend this company.					
Sue PenningsTermi Home & Commercial Perth

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