Termite Pre-Construction Treatment – Setia City

Project Overview

A property developer building a new semi-detached house in Setia City contacted Mr Pest Control Shah Alam for pre-construction anti-termite soil treatment. The treatment needed to be completed before the concrete foundations were poured, creating an unbroken chemical barrier between the soil and the structure.

The Challenge

Setia City sits on reclaimed land with high moisture content — ideal conditions for subterranean termite colonies. The developer had experienced termite damage in a neighbouring completed unit and wanted to ensure this new build was protected from day one.

The construction timeline was tight. We had a single-day window between the completion of earthworks and the pouring of the foundation slab to apply the treatment across the entire 3,200 sq ft lot.

Our Approach

We used a Department of Agriculture-approved termiticide applied at the regulated concentration and volume. The treatment followed a systematic process:

1. Site assessment — Our team inspected the excavated area, checked soil moisture levels, and identified any existing termite activity in the surrounding area.
2. Perimeter trenching — A shallow trench was dug along the entire perimeter where foundation walls would sit. Termiticide was applied and the trench backfilled with treated soil.
3. Horizontal barrier — The entire sub-floor area was sprayed with termiticide at the specified rate, creating a continuous horizontal barrier beneath the future slab.
4. Pipe penetration treatment — All points where pipes and services would penetrate the slab were given additional treatment, as these are common entry points for termites.
5. Documentation — We provided the developer with a treatment certificate, chemical data sheets, and a 5-year warranty against termite infestation through the treated barrier.

Why Pre-Construction Treatment Matters

Pre-construction treatment is the most cost-effective form of termite protection. Once a building is completed, creating a continuous chemical barrier is far more difficult and expensive — it requires drilling through finished floors, injecting chemicals under pressure, and often causes cosmetic damage to new finishes.

In Malaysia, pre-construction anti-termite treatment is required under CIDB standards for most new developments. However, individual house builds sometimes skip this step to save costs — a decision that often leads to expensive problems within 3 to 5 years.

Results

The treatment was completed in 6 hours with a 3-person team. The developer received:

• Complete horizontal and vertical chemical barrier coverage
• Treatment certificate for submission to local council
• 5-year warranty against termite penetration through the treated barrier
• Scheduled annual inspection included in the warranty package

The foundation slab was poured the following day as planned, with zero delay to the construction schedule.

Project Details

• Location: Setia City, Shah Alam, Selangor
• Property type: Semi-detached house (new build)
• Lot size: 3,200 sq ft
• Treatment: Pre-construction anti-termite soil treatment
• Chemical: Department of Agriculture-approved termiticide
• Duration: 6 hours (1 day)
• Team: 3 technicians
• Warranty: 5 years