Termites In Your Home
Termites In Your Home
Termite Inspection
When buying a home, most mortgage lenders will require an inspection for wood destroying organisms. Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage every year, (Homeowners insurance does not cover termite damage). The termite inspection report helps protect you by ensuring you’re not inheriting a termite problem in your new home. A qualified home inspector can identify infestations and recommend the proper treatment for any uninvited guests.
As a home buyer, it’s important to understand that the termite inspection report is not a guarantee that the home will remain termite free. And it does not protect you from future damage. Once a termite infestation is present, professional help is necessary, and treatment is determined by the severity of the problem. Unfortunately, chemical treatments and poisons come with their own set of problems many are toxic to children and pets, and give off noxious gases and VOCs. Because termite damage can go undetected have an annual termite inspection by a licensed professional. Check out the EPA website on termites and other info at
Tip: Have a licensed termite inspector complete the termite infestation report, which documents previous or active infestations and damage.