All Termite inspections from Sola Fide Home Inspections include inspecting your home for any wood-destroying insects. These include subterranean termites, dry wood termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, old house borers, beetles, etc. Here’s what you can expect during an hour to two hours that it takes for a termite inspection by our experienced and trained Inspectors.
Our termite inspector will do a thorough examination of the interior and exterior of your house. The inspection includes all parts of your home, including the walls, garage, attics, cupboards, baseboards, bathrooms—kitchens, crawl spaces, closets, etc. In addition, an inspector will pay special attention to common termite entry points such as the utility rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
- An examination inspector will analyze the exterior of your home, especially areas that are more susceptible to termites. These areas include parts of your home such as foundations, exterior walls, eaves, etc. He will look for any signs or conditions showing evidence of termite or other wood-destroying organism activity. For example, termites often start creeping up from the home’s foundation; since it is in close contact with the earth below, an inspector will make sure he thoroughly inspects the home’s exterior perimeter for any signs indicating termite presence.
- The inspector will inspect the landscaping areas to identify termite activity, including shrubs and trees and other free-standing structures such as the pergolas and sheds. Since termites enter from outside, these are the first areas that may harbor them.
- A detailed report marking any termite-infested areas is provided to the customer at the end of every inspection. This report contains documented as well as the visual presence of termite presence.
