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Termite Inspection Company

Termite inspection is a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home for evidence of wood-destroying insects (WDI) and wood-destroying organisms (WDO). The inspector will visually inspect the entire interior and exterior of a home (including accessing and entering any sub-space such as basements, crawlspaces and the attic may also be accessed and inspected.) After the inspection has been performed, the findings are reported so that we may give you a complete and accurate estimate.

Structural Pests (Wood-destroying Insects and organisms)

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Subterranean Termites

are very destructive. They live in the soil, building tunnels to wooden structures where they burrow into the wood seeking food. Food for a termite is any wood or material containing cellulose. Given time, they'll eat until nothing is left but a shell. Subterranean termites are often first detected when they swarm, but a professional inspection can uncover their existence and their shelter tubes.

Carpenter Ants

are some of the largest ants that you may encounter around your home. They prefer to create their colonies inside of wood and excavate the wood for nesting space. Frequently, a colony of Carpenter Ants will leave little piles of sawdust or “frass” beneath areas in which they are actively working as they expand the cavities where they will live and create channels for movement. While they do not actually consume wood as food, they can be a nuisance and eventually cause significant damage

Drywood Termites

live in wood and can be identified by the piles of fecal pellets that are pushed out of infested wood. Drywood termites live in the wood of a building and are often found in attics, door and window frames, and crawl spaces, where unprotected wood can be infested without the homeowner being aware of their presence.

Carpenter Bees

resemble bumble bees, but the upper surface of their abdomen is bare and shiny black. Bumble bees have a hairy abdomen with at least some yellow markings. Carpenter bees tunnel into wood to lay their eggs. Bare, unpainted or weathered woods are preferred. Painted or pressure treated woods are less susceptible to attack.

Wood Destroying Beetles

The three most common families of beetles in Northern California that invade and damage structural and decorative wood and furniture are the powderpost beetles (Lyctidae), deathwatch beetles (Anobiidae) and false powderpost beetles (Bostrichiade).

Dry Rot & Fungi Control

Often wood destroying fungi can cause more damage than termites in our area. Fungus growth is caused by poor ventilation, excess moisture, or water leaks (leaking sinks, toilets, showers, etc.) The "dry rot" is what is left over after the wood is consumed by the harmful fungi. It is important to have a professional termite inspection, which is actually a wood destroying organism inspection, to identify the pests and levels of structural damage which you will need to have repaired in order to protect your home.

FAQ

The average inspection takes one to three hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the property.
You will receive a soft copy (.PDF) of your report the next business day by 5:00 pm. The findings listed on the report are divided into Section 1, Section 2, or Further Inspection. (See the report body for definitions.) You will also receive a Work Authorization that lists costs for the correction of any findings.
The inspector will need access to the exterior, interior, attic and crawlspace. Every room is inspected including bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, and garages. Obtain keys to locked areas in advance. Make arrangements with neighbors if the house borders their property. Secure pets on the property so that no pets get into the crawlspace and inspectors can access the entire property. Move items stored in the garage two feet away from the walls, except for built-in cabinetry. The inspector will need to look in the attic and crawlspace if the house is built on a raised foundation. Storage that blocks attic or crawlspace access openings should be removed before the inspection. Clothes closets should be emptied beneath attic access openings so that insulation doesn’t fall on clothing. Items stored next to the house should be moved two feet away from the building and bushes that conceal walls or the foundation should be trimmed back. Storage under sinks should be moved to allow visual inspection of the plumbing.
Every 2 to 4 years depending on age and condition of home. Many companies sell annual inspections, but this is really more than most people need in our area.
A: In a full inspection, we inspect all the structure that we can access without damaging, defacing, or moving anything. Inaccessible parts of the structure are noted on the report. A limited inspection is generally one particular area where the homeowner has noted or suspects damage. It is useful only for identification and estimate purposes.
Sooner or later almost every home in our area eventually gets attacked by termites. Subterranean, Drywood, and Dampwood termites all occur in the Bay Area. Subterranean termites nest in the soil, and can be prevented by applying a termiticide to the soil around the foundation of the home. Drywood termites enter directly into wood and have no requirement for soil contact.
This is one of the biggest investments you can make! After the inspector is done, he will explain findings to you, point out areas in question, discuss alternative solutions and provide insights important to the homeowner. If you are present, you will have immediate information on the condition of the structure and a better understanding of the written report. If you cannot make the inspection, your inspector can call you with a verbal recap.
If use correctly, most termiticides, should give control for at least 5 years. If the house was not treated properly or the treated barrier around the house was disturbed, this could leave a pathway to the structure. Termites foraging in the soil will find the weakest spots in a barrier, and eventually penetrate to the house. If you are still under contract with a pest control company, give them a call and let them evaluate the problem. One thing to remember is always read the contract and make sure that you do not do anything to void the warranty, such as new construction, woodpiles near the house, or changing the grade of the soil outside the foundation.

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