INSPECTION-QA

Q. I am selling my house, why do I need a termite inspection?
A. Many lenders require it, so they can be sure there are no active infestations
in the home before financing the property. If you are the buyer of the home, this
is to your benefit as well, you would not want to purchase a home that has an
active termite problem or termite damage.

Q. What does the inspector look for during a termite inspection?
A. During the termite inspection, the inspector will be looking for active
infestations of drywood and/or subterranean termites and some additional
findings might include fungus and/or dry rot, cellulose debris, water damage,
earth to wood contact & plumbing leaks.

Q. Could I use a do-it-yourself method to treat termites?
A. It is best to use a trained and experienced professional that utilizes special
equipment and application techniques required to do the job properly.
Chemicals used to effectively treat termites are not available to the public
because they require a license to acquire and handle.

Q. My house is only 2 years old, can I still have termites?
A. It is a possibility, any structure containing wood can be a potential target for
termites.

Q. How long should the inspection take?
A. The inspection can usually be completed within one hour.

Q. What if the inspection shows termites are present? What does this mean?
A. Your written report should be available within 1 business day and will include
a written estimate and recommendations to address active termite infestations.

Q. What are the most common types of termites in Southern California?
A. Western Drywood Termites & Western Subterranean Termites.

Q. What is the cost of a treatment if necessary?
A. No accurate estimate can be given until the inspection and target pest is
determined. There are many factors that could cause the price to vary but
remember the cost of termite treatment is an important part of home
maintenance.

Q. What if my home already has extensive damage, do I need to hire a
contractor for repairs?
A. Damage not repaired is more vulnerable to the weather and further damage
will occur. Structural repairs are specialized type of work and are not
recommended for the typical handyman.

Q. Can my family be home when the treatment is done?
A. Local treatments for drywood termites can be done with occupants in the
home as well as treatments for subterranean termites. If your home requires
fumigation, only then will your family be required to vacate the structure.