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It is not uncommon for most home inspectors to offer their opinion
on the structural condition of the home as part of their report.
However, the most commonly accepted inspection standards do not
require a home inspector to identify wood destroying insect activity
(i.e. termites, carpenter ants, etc). Because wood destroying insects
(WDI) can cause deterioration of structural items, many buyers are
now hiring qualified home inspectors to check for these insects
during the home inspection.
During the WDI inspection, the inspector will examine for:
- Termite mud tunnels which can allow termites to travel from
one location to another.
- Swarming termites (winged termites) which indicates a large
and mature colony near the home.
- Larger black ants which could be an indication of carpenter
ants.
- Concentrations of small holes indicating powder post beetle
activity.
- Perfectly round holes (about the size of a nickel) in soffits,
fascias, and trim which could indicate carpenter bee activity.
- Any damage to the home’s wooden structural components
which could compromise the overall structural condition of the
home.”
Conducting a termite inspection/WDI is beyond the scope of the
standard home inspection and therefore is an optional service and
may be an additional fee. Contact your local BrickKicker operator
to determine if this service is offered.
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