Termite Inspection
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Prevent Termites With Termite Pest Control
Termite pest control needs to be “nipped in the bud” before the damage starts. Avoid moisture accumulation near the foundation, which provides water needed for termite survival. Divert water away from the foundation with properly functioning downspouts, gutters, and splash blocks. Soil needs to be graded or sloped away from the foundation in order for surface water to drain away from the building. Cellulose (wood, mulch, paper, etc.) that is in Read More... -
Termite Damage, a Concern or Not
When termite damage is found during the course of a real estate inspection many times buyers are told, "no problem the seller will treat for termites". While it is nice the seller will perform a $1,000 or so treatment the real question should be "Who will pay for the repairs to the structure that can be 5, 10 20, or 50 times the cost of the treatment?" If wood destroying insect damage was observed to the wood structure of the home, repairs MAY Read More... -
What Home Inspections Can Do For You
Home inspections can give buyers a better understanding of the condition of the property they plan to buy. In this article I will discuss four types of home inspections and what they cover. During a standard home inspection a licensed inspector should examine the exterior of the house for damage and rot, the roof for leaks or holes, overall structure of the house, the garage, the attic, the basement for possible water damage, the crawl space un Read More...
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