| Why do I need a home termite inspection? | To help you make smart decisions. Our home termite inspection report will help you to make an informed decision about the house before you buy, so you can avoid extensive & costly repairs and termite treatments afterwards. Furthermore, many lenders require a pre-purchase termite inspection before committing to a loan.
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| What areas are inspected? | The inspection covers the visible and readily accessible areas of the property which permit entry, including basements, crawl spaces, main levels, attics, exteriors, attached & detached garages.
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| How long does the inspection take? What’s involved? | Usually a termite inspection takes 1-2 hours. Our certified and experienced termite inspectors will check the entire house thoroughly from foundation to roof. He knows exactly where to look for telltale signs of termites or other wood-destroying insects and damage.
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| What if no evidence of termites or wood-destroying insects is found? | You will receive written notification in the form of a termite certificate stating that no visible evidences of infestation have been found in the accessible areas that were checked. However, every home should be inspected periodically, especially if neighboring homes show signs of termites.
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| Why is an annual re-inspection contract advisable? | We recommend annual termite inspections for “your peace of mind” and early detection for your home. The cost is reasonable compared to the damages termites can do if they get ahead of you. And, it automatically keeps you from forgetting to have it done.
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| Are there wood-destroying insects other than termites? | Yes, besides the most common subterranean termite, there are wood-destroying insects - carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powder post beetles and old house borers. Our pest control specialists know how to identify and treat for them.
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| What if the inspection shows termites or other wood-destroying insects are present? | Then it will be necessary to treat the property to kill the termites and prevent any further damage.
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| What if there is already extensive termite damage? | If the damage threatens the soundness or appearance of the structure, it must be repaired. This is a specialized type of work that your pest control specialist is familiar with and can help you arrange for repairs.
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| Termites will not attack new homes, will they? | Unfortunately, termites have been known to infest new homes, sometimes within days of completion. No home, new or old is safe from termites.
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| How do subterranean termites get into a house? | Very easily! All they need is an opening 1/64” wide. Termites may enter directly from the soil, or they may build airtight tubes leading from their colony in the soil to the wood of your house. They usually commute daily between their colonies in the soil to the wood in your house.
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| How important is thoroughness in termite inspections? | Very important, because an undetected termite infestation could result in extensive and costly damage later.
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| How can you tell if termites are present in or near your home? | Have BUG-OFF certified termite inspector check your home annually. o Look for termites “swarming” during the day and often after a rainfall. o Termite evidence in or around window & door frames. o “Mud tunnels” appearing on or around the foundation. o Baseboards & floors which may show damage or sound hollow. o Dead termites or termite wings on window sills or along walls. |