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Professional Pest Inspection and Pest Control Melbourne
Complete residential and commercial pest inspection and control — we find the source, not just the pests you can see. Family-safe, pet-friendly treatment with rapid knockdown, a detailed inspection report and a written satisfaction guarantee where conditions are met, delivered by licensed, insured, AEPMA-certified technicians across 199+ Melbourne suburbs. Same-day pest inspection is subject to your suburb, technician route and preparation.
- ✓ Full internal & external inspection
- ✓ Family-safe, pet-friendly treatment
- ✓ Written satisfaction guarantee (conditions apply)
- ✓ Licensed, insured & AEPMA-certified
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Inspect early — treat at the source
Why a Pest Problem Can't Wait
Melbourne's climate lets common pests breed year-round, and what you see is usually a fraction of what's harbouring in wall cavities, subfloors and roof voids. A proper pest inspection finds the source and conducive conditions, so treatment targets the whole problem — not just the pests on the surface.
Rapid, Year-Round Breeding
Cockroaches, ants and spiders reproduce quickly in Melbourne's mild conditions. A small, ignored problem can become an established infestation within weeks, spreading through shared walls, subfloors and roof spaces.
Hygiene & Food-Safety Risks
Cockroaches and rodents contaminate food-preparation surfaces and can spread bacteria and allergens. In homes and especially food businesses, that's a genuine health and compliance risk — not just an inconvenience.
DIY Masks the Real Problem
Supermarket sprays kill the pests you see and hide the ones you don't, so the infestation keeps building out of sight. A professional inspection identifies the species, source and entry points a spray can't.
Clear pricing • No surprises
Pest Inspection & Control Melbourne — Clear Packages From $180
Choose the package that matches your property, then the booking calculator confirms your selection, add-ons, GST and final GST-inclusive total before any personal details are submitted. Prices shown before GST.
Small
1–2 bed apartment or unit
- ✓ Full internal & external inspection
- ✓ Targeted pest identification
- ✓ Residual barrier & crack-and-crevice treatment
- ✓ 30-day follow-up warranty
Medium
3 bed house (most common)
- ✓ Full-property inspection & report
- ✓ Comprehensive interior treatment
- ✓ External perimeter barrier & entry points
- ✓ Follow-up check
- ✓ 30-day follow-up warranty
Large
4 bed or large property
- ✓ Complete multi-zone property coverage
- ✓ Extensive interior & exterior treatment
- ✓ Advanced perimeter barrier defence
- ✓ Up to 3 follow-up checks
Commercial
Large or industrial site
- ✓ On-site assessment
- ✓ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan
- ✓ Documented compliance reporting
- ✓ Scheduled monitoring options
Optional Specialist Add-Ons
Extend your inspection and treatment where needed — priced before GST.
🏠 Roof Void Treatment
Inspection and treatment of the roof void where pests harbour and enter.
+$30 before GST
🌿 Exterior (Front & Back)
Extended external perimeter, yard and outbuilding treatment.
+$30 before GST
📐 600–1000 sqm Floor Area
Additional coverage for larger floor areas beyond the standard package.
+$45 before GST
🔎 Termite Inspection
A full AS 4349.3 termite inspection alongside your general pest inspection.
+$150 before GST
🐭 Rodent Pest Control
Rodent baiting and exclusion where mice or rats are also present.
+$60 before GST
📋 Pre-Purchase Inspection Upgrade
Upgrade to a full pre-purchase timber pest and building inspection report.
+$270 before GST
Backed in writing — not just promised
Our Pest Control Guarantees
Pests are only beaten when the source and harbourage are treated, not just the ones on the surface. We back qualifying treatments with two written guarantees — their terms, and conditions such as providing access, following the sanitation and exclusion advice and completing recommended follow-ups, are explained before we start. A guarantee does not cover re-infestation from an untreated neighbouring property, a heavy new external source, or areas we could not safely access.
30-Day Pest-Free Warranty
If covered pests persist within 30 days of a qualifying treatment — where the access and preparation conditions have been met — we return and re-treat at no charge. A short tail of activity as pests are flushed from harbourage is normal; the warranty covers a true rebound.
- ✓ Free re-treatment if covered pests rebound
- ✓ 30 days from the treatment date
- ✓ Covers the treated areas & species
- ✓ Recorded on your written completion report
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We don't consider the job done until the infestation is under control and your inspection summary is ready. Where the qualifying conditions are met and covered pests persist, we return and make it right at no charge.
- ✓ Source & harbourage treated, not just the surface
- ✓ Free return if activity persists in scope
- ✓ Applies to completed removals within scope
- ✓ Written confirmation on completion
AEPMA member · Fully licensed & insured · APVMA-approved products — with fully protected, police-checked technicians for every pest treatment.
One inspection, the common pests covered
Melbourne Pest Spectrum & Identification
A general pest inspection covers the household pests Melbourne homes and businesses deal with most. Correct identification decides the treatment, so our technicians confirm the species and where they're harbouring before recommending a plan.
🕷️ Spiders
Some are venomous
- Redbacks: venomous, in sheds, furniture, under rims
- White-tails: roam indoors, hide in bedding & clothing
- Huntsmen: large but timid, on walls and in cars
🪳 Cockroaches
Hygiene pest
- German: small, fast-breeding, kitchens & appliances
- American: large, in drains, subfloors and roof voids
- Australian: common outdoors, moves in for shelter
🐜 Ants, Silverfish, Fleas & Rodents
The rest of the spectrum
- Ants: black house and Argentine ants trailing indoors
- Silverfish: damage paper, books and fabrics
- Fleas & rodents: often flagged during inspection
🔦 Where Pests Hide — and What an Inspection Checks
- Kitchens: behind appliances, in cupboards and voids.
- Subfloors: damp, undisturbed harbourage for many pests.
- Roof voids: rodents, spiders and cockroaches nest above.
- Entry points: gaps, weep holes, pipe penetrations.
- Conducive conditions: moisture, clutter and food sources.
- Exterior: perimeter, gardens, sheds and bin areas.
Inspection first, then targeted treatment
Our technicians inspect internally and externally, identify the pests and the conditions supporting them, and only then apply a treatment matched to your property — with a written summary of what was found and done.
Inspection-led, source-focused
Our Proven 4-Step Pest Inspection & Control Method
Lasting pest control starts with a thorough inspection and finishes with prevention. Our technicians follow a careful sequence that treats the source, protects the perimeter and helps keep pests from coming back.
Internal & External Inspection
We inspect inside and out — kitchens, subfloor, roof void, perimeter and entry points — identify the pests present, and note the conducive conditions supporting them, then explain the findings.
Residual Barrier & Targeted Treatment
We apply a residual perimeter barrier plus targeted crack-and-crevice and harbourage treatment and baiting, matched to the species — so pests are controlled at the source, not just on the surface.
Sanitation & Exclusion Advice
We advise on the sanitation and exclusion steps that keep pests out — sealing entry points, reducing moisture and removing food sources — so the treatment holds far longer.
Follow-Up & Warranty
We confirm activity has dropped, provide your inspection summary, and activate your warranty — with prevention advice and optional ongoing maintenance for lasting protection.
What to expect — day by day
Inspection & barrier treatment
The technician inspects internally and externally, identifies the pests, then treats harbourage and applies the perimeter barrier. You receive clear re-entry and drying times and a summary of what was found and done.
Knockdown & foraging drops
Active pests contact the treatment and numbers fall. You may briefly see more cockroaches or ants as they're flushed from harbourage before dying off — this is expected, not a failure.
Colony & harbourage disruption
Baiting and residual action reach nests and shelters, and general activity settles. Following the sanitation and exclusion advice during this window makes the result far more durable.
Clearance & prevention
We confirm the treatment has taken effect and your warranty is active, and can set up ongoing maintenance if you want year-round protection for a home or business.
Why professional inspection wins
Pest Control Options Compared
| Option | Colony Eradication | Family & Pet Safety | Residual Longevity | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIM's Professional Inspection & Treatment | ★★★★★ Source & harbourage | ✓ Label-directed, clear re-entry advice | Weeks of residual protection | ✓ Written 30-day warranty |
| Supermarket Aerosols | ★ Surface pests only | ✗ Blanket spray on surfaces | Little to none | ✗ None |
| DIY Bombs / Foggers | ★★ Misses harbourage | ✗ Whole-room chemical fog | Short | ✗ None |
| Unlicensed Handyman | ★★ Variable, no diagnosis | ✗ Uncertain product handling | Variable | ✗ Usually none / uninsured |
Clear price, honest scope
Pest Inspection Cost in Melbourne
People searching for a pest inspection cost, residential pest control cost or Melbourne pest management often find a wide range of numbers with unclear inclusions. Our pest inspection Melbourne packages start at $180 + GST ($198 incl.) for a small 1–2 bedroom unit, $210 + GST for a medium 3-bedroom house and $240 + GST for a large property — each covering a full internal and external inspection, species identification, a residual barrier and targeted treatment, and a follow-up warranty. Commercial and industrial sites start at $300 + GST for a tailored Integrated Pest Management plan.
A few things sit outside the standard package and are shown as clear add-ons rather than hidden fees: roof void treatment (+$30), exterior front and back (+$30), extra floor area of 600–1000 sqm (+$45), a full termite inspection (+$150), rodent control (+$60) and a pre-purchase inspection upgrade (+$270). Severe or long-standing infestations and larger properties are assessed on site.
As with any pest work, the cheapest headline isn't always the cheapest outcome. A supermarket spray that never reaches the harbourage means repeat purchases and an infestation that keeps returning, while a professional inspection and treatment resolves the source. If you need same day pest control Melbourne locals rely on, family safe pest control and pet safe pest control, or a same day pest inspection before buying a home, ask exactly what each quote covers — the inspection, the report, the residual barrier and the warranty.
Clyde North based • 199+ suburbs
Pest Inspection & Control Across Melbourne
From our Clyde North pest control base to inner Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, we provide the pest inspection and control Melbourne homeowners, renters and businesses rely on, with same-day inspection availability — so a search for pest control near me connects you with a local team.
Clyde North & South-East Growth Suburbs
Our operational base. Priority same-day pest inspections across Cranbourne, Berwick, Hallam and the south-east corridor, where new estates and family homes see high cockroach, ant and spider activity.
Inner Melbourne & CBD
Discreet pest control for apartments, rentals, cafes and share houses across the inner suburbs, where cockroaches and rodents move between adjoining buildings.
Eastern Suburbs
Family homes across Box Hill, Camberwell and Glen Waverley, where established gardens, subfloors and roof voids support spiders, ants and the occasional rodent.
Northern, Western & Peninsula
Larger blocks, acreage and coastal homes where gardens, sheds and outbuildings drive pest activity. We treat the interior, and the exterior and roof void where booked.
Local service, verifiable credentials
Why Melbourne Property Owners Choose TIM's for Pest Control
A search for a pest inspection near me, professional pest control near me or pest management near me can return national call centres and lead-selling directories where inclusions are hard to compare. TIM's Pest Control is based in Clyde North and attends Melbourne properties directly, so you deal with licensed, AEPMA-certified pest technicians — not a subcontractor you have never met. As Melbourne pest management experts, we prioritise correct identification, source-focused treatment and an honest explanation of what we can and cannot guarantee for your property.
- ✓ Licensed, insured & AEPMA-certified pest technicians
- ✓ AEPMA-aligned professional practice
- ✓ Inspection-led — treats the source, not just the surface
- ✓ APVMA-registered products used to label directions
- ✓ Written inspection report for home & business
- ✓ Clear exclusion and re-entry directions for children & pets
- ✓ Written scope and any warranty conditions explained first
- ✓ Fixed, visible pricing before personal details are submitted
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Licensed, Insured & Fully Compliant
Every technician who arrives at your door is qualified, background-checked and using approved, pet-safe methods — not a subcontractor you have never met.
Fully Licensed & Insured
Current pest-management licence and full public-liability insurance. Certificates available on request before we start.
AEPMA-Certified Technicians
Members of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association, trained to national best-practice standards.
APVMA-Approved Products
Only APVMA-registered residual and baiting products, applied strictly to label directions with clear re-entry advice for family and pets.
Police-Checked Local Experts
Every technician is background-checked and Melbourne-based — the same trusted faces at your door, every visit.
Licence, insurance and product-safety documentation is available to every customer on request — ask us before you book.
Answers before you book
Pest Inspection & Pest Control FAQs
How much does a pest inspection and treatment cost in Melbourne? +
Pest inspection and control starts at $180 + GST ($198 incl.) for a small 1–2 bedroom unit, $210 + GST for a medium 3-bedroom house and $240 + GST for a large property, with commercial sites from $300 + GST for a tailored IPM plan. Add-ons such as roof void, exterior, extra floor area, a termite inspection, rodent control or a pre-purchase upgrade are shown before GST, and the booking calculator displays your final GST-inclusive total before you confirm.
How often should I have a pest inspection? +
For most Melbourne homes an annual general pest inspection and treatment is a sensible baseline, with more frequent visits if you have had recurring problems, back onto bushland or reserve, or run a food business where regular servicing may be required for compliance. We can set up quarterly or scheduled maintenance if you want year-round protection rather than a one-off treatment.
Is pest treatment safe for children and pets? +
We use APVMA-registered products applied strictly to label directions, and provide clear preparation, exclusion and re-entry times for children and pets. Fish tanks should be covered and pumps handled as instructed. No pesticide is completely risk-free, so following the re-entry advice matters. Tell us about pregnancy, asthma, allergies or unusual pets so those conditions can be considered when we plan the treatment.
Do I need to vacate the property during treatment? +
For most standard internal and perimeter treatments you don't need to move out — you'll usually just stay off treated areas until they're dry, typically a couple of hours, and we'll give you exact times on the day. Some treatments, such as extensive internal work or a fogging in a food business, may need a longer vacate period; we'll tell you clearly before we start.
What pests does a general pest inspection cover? +
A general pest inspection and treatment typically covers the common household pests — cockroaches, spiders, ants, silverfish and similar crawling insects — and flags evidence of others such as fleas or rodents. Termites, wasps and possums are specialist services; if we find or suspect them during the inspection we'll advise you and you can add the right service to your booking.
How long does the residual barrier last? +
A residual perimeter barrier commonly stays active for a number of weeks to a few months depending on the product, the surfaces, weather exposure and cleaning. Rain, pressure-washing and porous surfaces shorten it. We'll advise the realistic protection window for your treatment and recommend a maintenance interval if you want continuous cover.
Do you provide a pest inspection report? +
Yes — you receive a written summary of what was inspected, the pests and conducive conditions identified, and the treatment carried out. If you need a formal pre-purchase timber pest and building report for a property purchase, that is a separate, more detailed service — add the pre-purchase upgrade or tell us and we'll arrange it.
Do you offer same-day pest control in Melbourne? +
Same-day and urgent pest inspections may be available depending on your suburb, our route and preparation. Call 0466 929 533 as early as possible for the best chance of a fast booking. We cannot guarantee a same-day arrival until the appointment is confirmed.
Professional Pest Inspection & Control from $180 + GST
Find the source and protect your home or business before pests take hold. Book a professional pest inspection with same-day availability (subject to suburb and route) and get family-safe, pet-friendly treatment and a residual barrier, backed by our written satisfaction guarantee and 30-day warranty — plus an inspection report where you need one.
🎯 Offer ends 15th September 2026 • ✓ Licensed & Insured • ✓ AEPMA-certified