Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Visually inspect beds, mattresses, bed frames, headboards and seams for live bugs, shed skins and eggs

• Check sofas, curtains, skirting, electrical sockets, behind pictures and loft spaces where accessible

• Use specialist lighting, magnification and probing tools to inspect seams and crevices

• Place passive traps or monitors where needed and log locations for follow‑up checks

• Conduct canine detection if requested or where visual inspection is inconclusive

• Provide a written report with photos, evidence found and practical advice on contamination control, PPE and next steps

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most visual inspections take 1–2 hours on site for a typical flat or small house; larger properties, heavy clutter or a canine search can extend to 3–4 hours and report compilation may add further time

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you able to positively identify bed bugs and differentiate them from other pests?

• Do you offer canine detection and is that included in your inspection price or charged extra?

• What evidence will you record and will I receive a written report and photos?

• What PPE and contamination-control procedures do you use between properties?

• If treatment is required, do you arrange it or can you recommend qualified contractors and provide a cost estimate?

• Are there any access constraints you need me to resolve before the visit (locked loft, gated estate, pets)?

How to Avoid Surprises

• Clear clutter and give clear access to beds, sofas, wardrobes and skirting boards

• Arrange nearby parking or a permit to avoid travel or call‑out delays

• Secure or remove pets during the inspection and tell the tradie about nervous animals

• Have a list of rooms to check and any recent travel or sightings to help focus the inspection

• Be prepared to bag bedding and launder on a hot wash if advised; ask whether handling will require PPE

• Confirm if a canine search or specialist access (loft, flat roof) is planned and whether extra permissions are needed