Pest control Sutherland

Worried about termites in an older weatherboard?

Sutherland is the suburb the Shire takes its name from, centred on Sutherland station, where the Illawarra line splits for Cronulla. The Woronora River runs to the west, and the Royal National Park is a short drive south.

Homes range from older brick and weatherboard houses to newer apartments near the station. We treat both, and the approach for each is quite different.

What we treat in Sutherland

Older weatherboard homes are a common place for termite activity, especially near the Woronora bushland. A termite inspection checks the roof void, subfloor and the timber in between, and you get a written report.

Spiders shelter in gardens and garages, possums move into roofs from nearby trees, and rats and cockroaches turn up in older homes and in the apartments around the station.

As well as general pest treatments, we inspect Sutherland homes for termites and bird-proof roofs and balconies.

Signs to watch for in Sutherland

Sutherland grew up around its railway station, and Illawarra Road follows the high ridges down toward the Woronora River. Homes closer to the river and its bushland see the most termite and possum activity.

On weatherboard homes, look for boards that dent easily and mud tubes along the piers. Inside, sticking doors and cracked paint near door frames can be a sign too.

If your home is weatherboard, you can tap the boards near ground level now and then. A hollow sound means it's time you booked an inspection.

You'll also help if you keep firewood and old timber away from the house and fix any leaking hot water unit. Damp ground beside the house draws termites in.

How a visit works in Sutherland

A termite inspection covers the roof void and the subfloor, plus the garden and any decks. If you have a granny flat or studio, mention it when you book so it's included.

For apartments near the station, we check the kitchen and the shared areas.

What affects the price in Sutherland

Older homes with large subfloors take longer to inspect. If termites are found, treatment depends on the size of the house and the system you choose, which our termite inspection page explains.

General pest work in apartments is usually a smaller job.

Want a firm number for your place? Request a Sutherland quote and you'll have it before any work starts.

Why Sutherland locals call us

The owner inspects your home and writes the report, so the person explaining the findings is the one who saw them. You'll get time to ask questions before deciding on treatment.

Nearby suburbs we cover around Sutherland

If you live near Sutherland, you're also covered in nearby suburbs including Engadine, Menai, Loftus, Woronora, Kirrawee, Gymea, Como and Jannali, and across our Sutherland Shire pest control area.