Termite Inspection
Published On: July 18, 2011
One of the most important inspections a buyer can have performed prior to a real estate purchase is a “Termite” Inspection, or more properly termed, a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection. Usually, if the buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will require an inspection. Termites are not the only bugs to watch out for – among those an inspector will scout for are termites, powder post beetles and carpenter ants. Each has telltale signs of feeding or activity and a trained inspector should be able to detect their presence. Some areas of a home may not be accessible or visible to an inspector – areas under insulation or behind personal items stored in a home, tight areas the inspector can’t crawl to or see around – so there may be some unknowns. It’s a good idea to have a property re-inspected periodically just to make sure there are no active infestations and to treat any insects that are found. No need to let bugs feed on your new home!
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