Pacific International Insurance Limited has accredited Tanzer Pest Control as a TimberSafe/TimberSure specialist. As an accredited TimberSafe/TimberSure operator we are able to provide the following WARRANTY.
TimberSure Timber Replacement Warranty
The TimberSure warranty is available to homeowners on completion of a termite treatment when active termites are found on a property. Steps will need to be taken to protect the house before the warranty can be issued.
Step 1: Complete a Full Termite Inspection to ascertain the extent of the Termite problem
Step 2: Treat & eradicate the colony in the house also taking into account there may be areas outside that need treating, i.e. timber sleepers or a nest in a tree.
Step 3: Forming a treated zone (chemical barrier) around or under the house to impede termites from entering or implementing a baiting program around the house /property to protect from further intrusions, in some cases both methods may be required.
Step 4: A TimberSure Warranty can be issued following the completion of the termite treatment for 12 months.
The home is now covered against new damage following a termite attack up to the value of $100,000. This includes all structural & decorative timbers & “make good repairs”.
TimberSafe Timber Replacement WarrantyTimberSafe warranty can be offered to a homeowner once a termite inspection has been preformed and there is no evidence of termites on the property and the surrounding areas.
The cost of the warranty is $100.00 and is valid for 12 months covering all structural and decorative timbers and “make good repairs” to the value of $100,000.
Conditional TimberSafe warranties are most often issued this is when the homeowner must do rectification work in order to receive the warranty.
Examples of rectifications are as follows:
Improve subfloor ventilation (eg: install crossflow air vents)
Test drill suspect trees on property and treat if necessary
Remove timber sleepers or timber garden edging
Extend hot water over flow pipe (prefered option is to connect to a drain)
If house was built with an exposed slab ensure continuation
Fit termite proof stirrups to timbers in contact with house.
The homeowner has 3 months to carry out all works, once completed the conditional TimberSafe warranty can be issued at the same price of $100.00 valid for 12 month from the date of the original inspection. Once again covering the house up to $100.000 for damage to structural and decorative timber replacement and “make good repairs”.
All you need to do is have a termite inspection of your premises. Then, depending upon what we find, you may qualify for one of the three warranties.
- TimberSafe - (click for details)
- offered where no termites, or evidence of termite damage, is detected at the time of inspection. Should termites enter the premises during the next twelve months, or termite damage be discovered during this period, your Pacific International TimberSafe Warranty will cover the cost of repairs and remedial treatment. The warranty may be renewed annually.
- TimberSure - (click for details)
- available where termite damage, or active termites, are detected and a chemical treatment is required. The warranty is subject to you implementing the modifications recommended by your termite inspector. The warranty may be renewed annually after a further inspection.
- TimberSafe for Baiting - (click for details)
- offered when a Termite Monitoring & Baiting Program is implemented. These programs are designed to concentrate termite feeding and then eliminate the termite colony, whilst minimising the use of chemicals. Once the colony is eliminated, you will be issued your Pacific International TimberSafe Timber Replacement Warranty.
