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Termites and wood
Termites work out of sight. The inspection finds the signs: mud tubes, soft sills, a wing pile on a windowsill after a warm spring day.
You get a written report that says what we saw and where. It records the day, not a promise about the future, and it doesn't pay for damage.
What the inspection covers
Sills, floor joists and crawlspace, with a light and a probe
Moisture and wood that touches soil
A written report with what we found and where
Treatment, if we find activity, explained before we start
Through the year
When the signs show up
Swarms
Winged termites come out of the ground on warm spring days.
Mar to May
Moisture
Wet summers soften wood near gutters and low vents.
Jun to Sep
Inspection
A quiet season to look at the crawlspace and sills.
Oct to Feb
Questions about termites
Does an inspection report promise anything?
No. It states what we saw on the day. A termite plan or bond has its own written terms, which we give you before you sign.
Can I get one before I buy?
Yes. Ask for it when you call, and we'll send the report to you and, if you want, to your agent.
Are carpenter ants the same thing?
No. They nest in damp wood but don't eat it. The inspection tells you which one you have.
Buying or moving into an older house?
Ask for the termite inspection with the first-week visit.