Do you need a termite letter?
Buying or selling a home is an exciting proposition but it can also be a complicated process, especially when it comes to getting a termite letter. In the southern states, wood destroying insects such as termites are prevalent and can be a source of anxiety for homebuyers and sellers alike. When you enter into a real estate agreement, one of the most important things you should do, along with the home inspection is to have the property inspected for wood-destroying organisms (WDO). This inspection is more commonly referred to as a “termite letter”. Tri Summit Home Inspections can bundle your Termite Inspection with your home inspection.
Wood Infestation Inspection Reports
One of the first things that you need to be aware of is that a termite letter is actually a Wood Infestation Inspection Report since the inspection involves more than just termites. The inspection and report contains two types of termites, wood boring beetles, powder post beetles, and wood decaying fungus. Why is a termite letter so important? If you are purchasing a home, you want to be completely assured that the property shows no signs of infestation. If you are selling your home, you want the assurance of knowing that your sale can move ahead as planned as quickly as possible without being encumbered with potential problems or costly repairs. Both the buyer and the seller want to get a home inspection and termite letter completed as quickly as possible to keep the sale of the property moving forward. You can use our pest control operator or choose your own.
What you need to know about getting your termite letter completed:
• You can allow Tri Summit Home Inspections to conveniently bundle your WDO Inspection with our Home Inspection. Our approved certified pest control operator will issue you your termite letter usually within 24 hours of the inspection. We handle all the details.
• You can hire your own pest control operator and receive a termite letter. You pay for their services directly. Usually, our termite letter fee is less than if you hire a pest control operator yourself.
• How does Tri Summit Home Inspections fit into this process? When Tri Summit Home Inspections inspects your home, we always look for indications of wood-destroying organisms. If found, we indicate these findings in our home inspection report. This information is good to know even when your bank does not require a termite letter. Our findings do not constitute a Termite Letter. These findings just let you know that we think you should take the next step. Tri Summit does not issue the termite letter; if you elect to bundle your termite letter with our home inspection, our certified pest control operator will issue the report.
• What does a termite letter inspection consist of? Your chosen pest control company will search for visible signs of any five wood destroying organisms including: subterranean termites, powder post beetles, wood boring beetles, dry wood termites, and wood decaying fungus. Along with looking for evidence of activity, your pest control inspector will also identify any conditions in or around the property that may be cause for possible future activity.
• Choosing a reputable pest control company: It is always a good idea to choose a pest control company that you have a relationship with, working with a company that is familiar with the property will speed up the process of obtaining a termite letter.
• Get a termite letter inspection estimate before any work is done: It is always prudent to hire a pest control company that will provide you with an estimate of what you can expect to pay for their services. A reputable company will be able to tell you exactly what services they can provide in event they either do or do not find signs of wood destroying organisms. As the client, you should have a clear picture of exactly what services are needed and how much each service will cost along with the time frame to complete any necessary treatments.
Securing the services of a proficient and reputable pest control company for your termite letter will give you peace of mind and ease some of the worry of buying or selling a home. You can rely on the experts at Tri Summit Home Inspections to help you save your time and money by referring you to a pest control company that is licensed and insured and provides a quality service at a reasonable price. Contact the professionals at Tri Summit Home Inspections today and ask about our comprehensive list of services.
Wood Infestation Inspection Reports
One of the first things that you need to be aware of is that a termite letter is actually a Wood Infestation Inspection Report since the inspection involves more than just termites. The inspection and report contains two types of termites, wood boring beetles, powder post beetles, and wood decaying fungus. Why is a termite letter so important? If you are purchasing a home, you want to be completely assured that the property shows no signs of infestation. If you are selling your home, you want the assurance of knowing that your sale can move ahead as planned as quickly as possible without being encumbered with potential problems or costly repairs. Both the buyer and the seller want to get a home inspection and termite letter completed as quickly as possible to keep the sale of the property moving forward. You can use our pest control operator or choose your own.
What you need to know about getting your termite letter completed:
• You can allow Tri Summit Home Inspections to conveniently bundle your WDO Inspection with our Home Inspection. Our approved certified pest control operator will issue you your termite letter usually within 24 hours of the inspection. We handle all the details.
• You can hire your own pest control operator and receive a termite letter. You pay for their services directly. Usually, our termite letter fee is less than if you hire a pest control operator yourself.
• How does Tri Summit Home Inspections fit into this process? When Tri Summit Home Inspections inspects your home, we always look for indications of wood-destroying organisms. If found, we indicate these findings in our home inspection report. This information is good to know even when your bank does not require a termite letter. Our findings do not constitute a Termite Letter. These findings just let you know that we think you should take the next step. Tri Summit does not issue the termite letter; if you elect to bundle your termite letter with our home inspection, our certified pest control operator will issue the report.
• What does a termite letter inspection consist of? Your chosen pest control company will search for visible signs of any five wood destroying organisms including: subterranean termites, powder post beetles, wood boring beetles, dry wood termites, and wood decaying fungus. Along with looking for evidence of activity, your pest control inspector will also identify any conditions in or around the property that may be cause for possible future activity.
• Choosing a reputable pest control company: It is always a good idea to choose a pest control company that you have a relationship with, working with a company that is familiar with the property will speed up the process of obtaining a termite letter.
• Get a termite letter inspection estimate before any work is done: It is always prudent to hire a pest control company that will provide you with an estimate of what you can expect to pay for their services. A reputable company will be able to tell you exactly what services they can provide in event they either do or do not find signs of wood destroying organisms. As the client, you should have a clear picture of exactly what services are needed and how much each service will cost along with the time frame to complete any necessary treatments.
Securing the services of a proficient and reputable pest control company for your termite letter will give you peace of mind and ease some of the worry of buying or selling a home. You can rely on the experts at Tri Summit Home Inspections to help you save your time and money by referring you to a pest control company that is licensed and insured and provides a quality service at a reasonable price. Contact the professionals at Tri Summit Home Inspections today and ask about our comprehensive list of services.
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