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Here's a link to a video I made of some termite damage I found in a recent Raleigh area home inspection.

These little guys can do some serious damage very quickly!! We recommend a yearly inspection of your crawlspace to keep any potential problems to a minimum. At the very least you should be have a Home Maintenance Inspection performed every 2 years.

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Posted by Scott Makseyn on 01/18/2008 11:55 AM   Comments (3)   termites, wdo, wdi  
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