16/10/2026
Did you know termites cause more damage to Aussie homes each year than fire, floods and storms combined? 🤯
And the kicker: standard home insurance doesn't cover it. Every dollar of repairs comes out of your pocket!
Termites eat timber from the inside out, so a bearer or joist can look fine while it's badly compromised. By the time you notice a sticking door or hollow-sounding timber, the colony has often been at it for 12 months or more..
Repairs can run from a few thousand dollars for minor damage to $50,000+ for severe cases. An annual inspection costs a few hundred.
Western Sydney homes are especially exposed, with bushland nearby, clay soils and plenty of older timber-framed houses 🏠
📞 Book a termite inspection with Critter Busters on 0405 692 535
Read the full story: https://critterbusters.com.au/cost-of-ignoring-termites-western-sydney/