Termite damage is one of the few serious threats to a home that insurance almost never covers, and the inspection is by far the cheap end of dealing with it. As a guide, most Australian homeowners pay somewhere between $200 and $400 for a professional termite inspection in 2026, depending on the property and the provider. In South East Queensland, Rapidkil charges a flat $269 for a full termite inspection — every accessible area, a detailed written report, and no sliding scale.
What actually affects the price
When quotes vary, it usually comes down to a handful of things. Larger homes and harder access — subfloors, steep blocks, multiple outbuildings — take an inspector longer. Some providers charge more where additional detection technology is used on top of the standard visual inspection — Rapidkil’s technicians are equipped with Termatrac detection technology, so suspect areas can be checked as part of the inspection rather than as an upsell. Pre-purchase inspections often carry a premium because of the turnaround times involved. And report quality matters more than most people realise: a detailed written report with findings and recommendations is a different product from a one-page checklist, even when both are called an inspection.
What a proper inspection includes
A professional termite inspection in Australia is carried out in line with Australian Standard AS 4349.3. That means a thorough, non-invasive assessment of all accessible areas of the property — inside the home, the roof void, the subfloor where there is one, the exterior, and timber structures such as fences and outbuildings — along with the moisture and risk factors that make a property attractive to termites. It finishes with a written report setting out what was found and what, if anything, should happen next. If a cheaper quote excludes the roof void or does not include a written report, you are not comparing like with like.
Why we price it flat
Quoted-on-the-day pricing puts the surprise at the wrong end of the job. Rapidkil’s termite inspections are $269 flat across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich, with the detailed written report included, so our clients know the cost before anyone knocks on the door. Many choose to pair the inspection with a general pest treatment in the same visit — the combined package covers both and saves $129 against booking them separately.
How often should a home be inspected?
Australian Standards recommend a termite inspection at least every 12 months, and more frequently for higher-risk properties — homes beside bushland, homes with previous termite activity, or older homes where any protection installed at construction is past its service life. Between inspections, keep an eye out for mud leads on walls or piers, timber that sounds hollow, and doors or windows that suddenly bind. If you spot any of these, leave the area undisturbed and have it looked at promptly.
Booking an inspection in Brisbane, Logan or Ipswich
Rapidkil’s inspections are carried out by licensed technicians under QBCC Licence 15104001, with the written report delivered after every job. Call 0490 425 521 or request a quote online — $269 flat, and you will know exactly where your home stands.
