
About Termite Inspections
Termites feed on wood and other cellulose materials, silently damaging structural components like framing, floors, and support beams. Over time, infestations can weaken a home’s structural integrity, cause costly repairs, and reduce property value—often without visible signs until significant damage has occurred.
A termite inspection covers visual checks for live termites, mud tubes, damaged wood, hollow-sounding timber, frass (droppings), moisture issues, entry points, and conditions conducive to infestation inside and outside the property. A termite inspection includes a photo-rich online report.
A home buyer should consider a termite inspection before purchase, especially in termite-prone areas, for older homes, visible wood damage, or when required by lenders or insurers.
Request an evaluation by a licensed pest control contractor. Negotiate treatment and repairs or a price reduction with the seller. Require proof of professional extermination and a clearance letter before closing.
If damage is severe or unresolved, consider delaying or canceling the purchase.Termite inspections are an additional service to a home inspection and the cost start at $125.

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