Weep holes buried by the garden
The most common termite risk we photograph, and the easiest to fix.
In short: Weep holes too close to the ground and soil built up against brickwork appear on most building and pest reports we write.
The job a weep hole does
Weep holes let water out of the wall cavity. They need clearance above the ground so they stay open and visible.
What we found
On homes in Casula and Horningsea Park, weep holes sat too close to the ground and soil had built up past the safe clearance. One weep hole was blocked outright.
The termite link
When soil covers the slab edge and weep holes, termites can enter unseen. Clear clearance makes any activity visible.
The fix
Lower the soil or paving, move garden beds back and keep mulch away from the wall.
New Cobbitty homes
The same issue appears at handover, where landscaping and paths go in after the bricklayer has left.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Cobbitty. Licensed building practitioners, NSW Fair Trading licence 366177C.
