Termites are sometimes called 'silent destroyers' for good reason. They can feed on the timber inside your walls, floors and roof for months without any obvious sign — and by the time damage is visible, repairs can run into hundreds of thousands of shillings.
The warning signs are subtle but learnable. Mud tubes running along foundations, walls or skirting are a strong indicator. Timber that sounds hollow when tapped, or floors and doors that suddenly stick or sag, can point to internal damage. Discarded wings near windowsills mean a termite swarm has passed through.
Certain conditions make a property more attractive: wood in contact with soil, leaking pipes that create moisture, and firewood stored against exterior walls. Reducing these lowers your risk considerably.
Because the signs are easy to miss, an annual professional inspection is the single best investment for any Nairobi homeowner. We can spot activity long before it becomes structural, and a soil barrier treatment protects the building for the long term.
If you spot any of the signs above, don't disturb the tubes or spray them yourself — it can cause the colony to move and resurface elsewhere. Call us for a proper inspection and treatment plan.
