Wood Destroying Insects / Termite Inspection

🐜 Look for Signs of Wood-Destroying Insect Activity

A Wood Destroying Insects (WDI) / Termite Inspection is a visual inspection of readily accessible areas of the property for evidence of termites and other wood-destroying insects.

Wood-destroying insects can damage structural wood and other components of a home, sometimes without obvious signs to the homeowner or buyer.

This inspection helps identify visible evidence of current or previous activity and conditions that may increase the risk of infestation.

What Are Wood-Destroying Insects?

Wood-destroying insects are insects capable of damaging wood or wood-based building materials.

Depending on the property and region, these may include:

✓ Subterranean termites
✓ Carpenter ants
✓ Carpenter bees
✓ Wood-boring beetles
✓ Other wood-destroying insects when applicable

The inspection focuses on visible evidence and conditions observed in readily accessible areas at the time of the inspection.

Why Get a WDI / Termite Inspection?

Wood-destroying insect activity can sometimes remain hidden until significant damage has occurred.

A WDI inspection may help identify:

✓ Visible evidence of active or previous termite activity
✓ Damaged or deteriorated wood
✓ Mud tubes or other visible termite evidence
✓ Wood-boring insect activity
✓ Conditions conducive to infestation
✓ Excessive moisture in accessible areas
✓ Wood-to-soil contact
✓ Other visible conditions that may warrant further evaluation or treatment

Identifying these conditions can help you better understand the property before completing a real estate transaction.

What Does the Inspection Include?

The inspection includes a visual evaluation of readily accessible areas where wood-destroying insect activity may be present.

Areas may include:

🧱 Foundation & Structural Areas

• Visible foundation components
• Accessible structural wood
• Floor framing
• Support beams and posts
• Sill plates where visible
• Other accessible structural components

🏠 Basements & Crawlspaces

• Accessible floor framing
• Joists and beams
• Support structures
• Visible moisture-related conditions
• Wood-to-soil contact
• Evidence of insect activity or damage

🚪 Interior & Exterior Areas

• Accessible interior wood components
• Door and window areas
• Exterior trim and siding components
• Decks, porches, and other accessible wood structures
• Areas where conditions may contribute to infestation

What We'll Look For

During the inspection, we may document visible conditions such as:

• Mud tubes
• Damaged or hollowed wood
• Exit holes
• Frass or insect debris
• Visible insects when present
• Previous treatment evidence
• Moisture conditions
• Wood-to-soil contact
• Deteriorated wood
• Other conditions associated with wood-destroying insect activity

What You'll Receive

Your WDI / Termite Inspection includes:

✓ Visual inspection of readily accessible areas
✓ Documentation of observed evidence of wood-destroying insects
✓ Identification of visible conditions conducive to infestation
✓ Photographs of significant findings when appropriate
✓ Clear explanation of observed concerns
✓ Recommendations for further evaluation or treatment when appropriate
✓ Required documentation when applicable to the inspection service

Who Should Consider a WDI / Termite Inspection?

A WDI inspection may be especially useful for:

✓ Homebuyers
✓ Home sellers
✓ Owners of older homes
✓ Homes with basements or crawlspaces
✓ Properties with previous termite treatment
✓ Homes with visible moisture concerns
✓ Properties with significant wood-to-soil contact
✓ Buyers whose lender or transaction requires WDI documentation

Even when no obvious termite damage is visible, an inspection can provide additional information about the accessible areas of the property.

Conditions That Can Increase the Risk of WDI Activity

Certain conditions around a home may make wood-destroying insect activity more likely.

These can include:

• Wood in direct contact with soil
• Excessive moisture
• Plumbing leaks
• Poor drainage
• Crawlspace moisture
• Stored wood near the structure
• Deteriorated exterior wood
• Vegetation or landscaping contacting the structure

When these conditions are visible and relevant, they may be documented as part of the inspection.

Want More Comprehensive Inspection Coverage?

A WDI / Termite Inspection can be purchased separately, or it can be included with our most comprehensive residential inspection package:

⭐ Residential Home Inspection – Plus!

The Plus! package includes:

🏠 Basic Residential Home Inspection
📹 Sewer Scope Inspection
🐜 WDI / Termite Inspection

If you need all three services, the Residential Home Inspection – Plus! provides the most comprehensive inspection option and may save you money compared with purchasing the services separately.

VIEW HOME INSPECTION PLUS

Important WDI Inspection Limitations

• The inspection is visual and non-invasive.
• The inspection is limited to readily accessible areas.
• Concealed insect activity or damage may exist behind walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, stored belongings, finished surfaces, or other inaccessible areas.
• Furniture, personal belongings, insulation, wall coverings, and other materials are not moved or removed to search for concealed activity.
• Evidence of previous infestation does not necessarily indicate current active infestation.
• The absence of visible evidence does not guarantee that wood-destroying insects are not present.
• Conditions can change after the inspection.
• Treatment recommendations or identification of active infestation may require evaluation by a licensed pest-management professional.
• This inspection is not a warranty or guarantee against future infestation or damage.

Please review the applicable inspection agreement and Terms of Service for the complete scope and limitations of the WDI / Termite Inspection.

Ready to Schedule Your WDI / Termite Inspection?

Get additional information about the property by having accessible areas inspected for visible evidence of termites and other wood-destroying insects.

Schedule your WDI / Termite Inspection online, or contact Land Home Inspections if you have questions before booking.

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