An overlooked risk factor
Timber power poles, fence posts and garden structures can act as an active termite colony source right on the property boundary — often overlooked during a standard home inspection focused purely on the house itself.
Why it matters for the main structure
A termite colony established in a nearby timber pole or post can extend foraging galleries toward the house over time, particularly where soil contact or moisture provides an easy path.
What to check
During a full property inspection, it's worth flagging any timber structures on the property boundary — power poles, fences, sheds — so they can be assessed alongside the main dwelling, not treated as separate from the overall termite risk picture.