Termite Inspection: What Gets Checked and What the Report Says

Why the damage stays invisible

Subterranean termites travel from soil into the structure and consume timber from the inside, leaving the surface intact. By the time anything is visible from a finished room, the damage is usually well advanced. That is the entire reason inspection exists as a distinct service rather than something you would notice yourself.

What the inspector looks at

Foundation and piers for mud tubes. Timber near ground contact, sounded with a probe for hollow sections. Window and door frames for bubbled paint or sticking. Crawlspaces and basements for moisture, which is the precondition for most infestations. Sills and thresholds for discarded wings. Outside: mulch beds, stumps, stored timber, and anywhere soil sits against siding.

Reading the report

A report separates evidence of active infestation, evidence of previous activity that has been treated, and conducive conditions, meaning features of the property that invite termites without any being present yet. People skip that third section, and it is usually the cheapest to act on: grading, drainage, mulch depth, timber in soil contact.

Property transactions

Buyers, sellers and lenders often require a written report before closing. Book early if you are working to a date, because remediation discovered late is what delays completions. Tell us the date when you book and we will prioritise it.

How often to repeat it

Annually for most homes, more frequently where there is a history of activity, a damp crawlspace, or siding close to the soil line. It is a small recurring cost set against a repair bill that homeowner policies almost never cover. Call (877) 875-5384 to schedule one.

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