Should I get a termite inspection in Maryland?
Imagine for a moment that you have had a long, rough day at work and all you have been looking forward to is getting home and reading a couple chapters of a new book you just picked up. You throw yourself onto the couch, reach over to the end table to grab the book but find it was torn to shreds by your dog. The disappointment washes over you.
Now, instead of “your dog,” imagine it was termites… and instead of that “new book” being what was destroyed, it was your floor joists. You throw yourself onto the couch… and you are no longer in your living room, you’re in the basement looking up through a hole in the ceiling, at what used to be your living room…
Yes, I am being a bit dramatic. But, also “Yes” to the original question of “should I get a termite inspection in Maryland?” And, lucky for you, our inspections are for more than just termites because our area has a bunch of different critters that like to snack on wood—so we provide Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) Inspections.
When should I get this inspection?
How do you inspect?
What if the WDI inspection finds something?
When should I get this inspection?
→ If you are buying a home, ask your realtor because a WDI Inspection may be needed to satisfy your loan requirements. Even if it isn’t required, it’s never a bad idea to add this service.
→ If you own a home and have noticed insects hanging around your deck or fence wood, or found “sawdust” on the floor of unfinished areas of your home, you may want to schedule this inspection!
→ If you own a home and have noticed insects hanging around your deck or fence wood, or found “sawdust” on the floor of unfinished areas of your home, you may want to schedule this inspection!
How do you inspect?
Not only are all of our home inspectors certified for WDI Inspections, but we have also partnered with PestNow to provide this inspection, and offer a 1-Year Termite Warranty!
→ As the inspector moves throughout your Maryland house, they will use their years of training to look for signs of wood-destroying insect activity. Each insect leaves a unique calling card—mud tubes, wood shavings, dust or fine powder, frass, etc.—which is important for determining how to remediate the problem.
→ Areas of concern will be identified in writing, and noted on the appropriate Form NPMA-33 to satisfy any requirement you may have from a loan company.
→ As the inspector moves throughout your Maryland house, they will use their years of training to look for signs of wood-destroying insect activity. Each insect leaves a unique calling card—mud tubes, wood shavings, dust or fine powder, frass, etc.—which is important for determining how to remediate the problem.
→ Areas of concern will be identified in writing, and noted on the appropriate Form NPMA-33 to satisfy any requirement you may have from a loan company.
What if the WDI inspection finds something?
→ Don’t stress out… unless you already fell through your living room floor, in that case you can stress out!
→ Buyers should always consult with their Realtor® first, regarding their contract terms.
→ Thanks to our partnership with PestNow, getting treatment quotes is fast and easy.
→ If the inspection revealed any potential structural concerns, we can also help by performing an Advanced Structural Assessment to determine the severity of the issue!
→ Buyers should always consult with their Realtor® first, regarding their contract terms.
→ Thanks to our partnership with PestNow, getting treatment quotes is fast and easy.
→ If the inspection revealed any potential structural concerns, we can also help by performing an Advanced Structural Assessment to determine the severity of the issue!
Does a Termite Inspection Have To Be Requested During The Scheduling Process?
First, it’s more than a termite inspection. It is a WDI Inspection, and it’s best to add it during the initial scheduling process. This allows us to ensure our vendor partner—PestNow—has the availability to attend the inspection in Maryland with our inspector.
