Home of the state archives, land of many soccer fields, border to the Sunnybank area and the final terminus of Bulimba creek. We are starting to get into real brick veneer country here. There are great swathes of land in these two suburbs that were developed in large estates. And yet there are still the odd tracts of farmland hidden around here. Let's hope that they are still around for a little while yet. Both suburbs are disected by the Beenleigh train line which runs through the heart of the area.
Most of the homes in this area are relatively modern brick veneer homes, constructed in the 80's or 90's. A large number were built during the 'housing boom' which in some cases can mean rushed jobs where corners were cut. Every now and then when we trench around brick veneer homes we find brickwork or mortar of extraordinarily poor quality. Runcorn and Kuraby are not particularly known for this but it tends to increase in frequency wherever larger developments are found.
With the high proportion of houses built before the year 2000, these suburbs are frequently visited by termite inspectors like ourselves. We do many termite inspections and treatments in the Runcorn / Kuraby area. It's not that termites are especially prevalent here, again it comes back to the types of dwellings found in these suburbs. Like most suburbs of Brisbane, Runcorn and Kuraby also have their fair share of nature preserves, parklands and large trees. These areas are suitable for all types of termites, including the voracious Coptotermes spp. and Schedorhinotermes spp. species. Unfortunately it is these two nasty types that give the least away about where the nest location actually is.
This is why it's so important to protect your home with a Termidor termite treatment. The average repair bill from a termite attack in a brick veneer home is just under $15000. This is not the sort of coin that most people have lying around spare.
Termite Solutions the no. one Termite Treatment and Pest Control Services provider in Brisbane & Gold Coast areas. If you are looking for termite inspections, thermal imaging or termite treatments in the Kuraby or Runcorn areas contact us now on 1800 625 499
