Termite/Wood Destroying Insect Inspection

Termite/Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Guide

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Termite/Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Pricing

One Time Visit

$175⁰⁰plus tax

• A Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) or Termite Inspection might be required when buying, selling, or refinancing a home. HUD, FHA, or VA loan require these inspections to be performed.
• Signs of termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and powder post beetles are points of inspection. Our licensed inspectors use Ohio’s sanctioned Termite Inspection form (NPMA-33).
• The inspection includes the main structure and anything connected to the home, including attached garages, additions, fences, and decks. We also include detached structures like garages, sheds, gazebos, and hot tubs when specified.

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Signs of Previous Wood-Destroying Insect Treatment

We will note any signs of previous treatment for wood-destroying insects on your inspection report. Please notify your inspector of any previous treatments.

How To Prepare for Your WDI Inspection

Gather relevant information from the other parties involved. Know what structures are included in the purchase contract. Anything in the contract will need to be inspected.
Share pertinent information about closing conditions and timelines. This will ensure sufficient time for inspection.
Obtain a copy of the Seller Disclosure Form. This is where the Seller discloses structural problems, water leaks, roof damage, and past W.D.I. treatments. These can be very beneficial for your inspector.
Give your inspector access to all necessary parts of the home by removing clutter. Start by relocating belongings away from the perimeter walls.
Clear the crawlspace, attic entry points, and the undersides of decks and porches. We will inspect inside access doors larger than 18″ by 18″.
Secure your pets. We will not be responsible for pets left on the property during service.
Notify adjacent property owners if we will require access to their property to inspect certain areas of the structure.
Do not clean or remove possible evidence of wood-destroying insects.

Service Area

Our service area is inside the purple line. We service homes outside of the purple line. However, a “trip charge” will be incurred to account for longer drive times.

Out of Area “Trip Charge”

For locations outside the purple line- up to forty minutes from the office, a “trip charge” of $50 per visit applies for single services and non-warrantied follow-up visits. Add $100 for multi-visit service plans. We do not service homes over 40 minutes away. During the busy April-October season, we might be unable to service homes outside the purple line. We are likelier to take jobs to the West than jobs further away to the South or East.

Need to find out if you have termites, carpenter ants, or another wood-destroying insect?

Having termites in Cleveland, OH, is uncommon. We see damage in older homes closer to the city. Usually, the damage was done years ago, and there is no longer activity. But if you think you could have a problem, consult with our inspectors. Most of the time, when people call in for termites, the problem ends up being ants. So, the best approach is to take detailed pictures of the suspect areas and send them through the contact form below. Most problems can be diagnosed without a site visit.

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WDI Inspection and Termite Inspection For Real Estate Transactions

When buying, selling, or refinancing a home, a Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) or Termite Inspection might be a requirement. This is especially true if you’re considering a HUD, FHA, or VA loan. It’s important to point out that this is not the same as a regular home inspection; it requires a specially licensed technician to perform.

These inspections are commonly called termite letters or termite inspections. While these pests are included, we delve into inspecting for other culprits like carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and powder post beetles. All our inspections are carried out using Ohio’s sanctioned Termite Inspection form (NPMA-33).