Why should I get a termite inspection?
Inspecting for signs of termites isn't a hit or miss proposition. Sometimes the signals are impossible for the untrained eye to detect. And almost always they are in places that are very difficult to reach.
Every inch of the building that comes in contact with the soil, and every inch that is wood, must be checked and scrutinized closely to make sure termites have not entered. Concrete and masonry floors and walls must be examined for cracks or gaps through which termites could enter. The entire structure must be inspected for indications of hollowed out, weakened wood, and especially for signs of the termites' tubes through which they can reach wooden structural members.
If your home is up for sale a complete inspection will provide the information you need prior to placing your home on the market. This early-bird inspection will also reveal situations that you might remedy yourself--rarely, during escrow, will the home-buyer be comfortable with the seller performing these repairs/adjustments. This also gives you information regarding the cost of the termite clearance which you may or may not need to sell your property.
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Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker
David, so I just had a deal terminate because our inspector found active termite tube shelters. The seller did not have paperwork fromthe last 5 years to document treatment, so it required the house be treated. This is not an inexpensive thing to do and a reminder that you should have regular treatment and document it.
May 17, 2011 07:20 AM
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