Whether this is your first home or you are simply relocating, what isn’t exciting is discovering that your new home has structural damage caused by termites.
Are you in the process of buying a home? If so, you are no doubt excited but also a little overwhelmed. There are so many things that need to be signed, inspected, and reviewed before the purchase is final.
Whether this is your first home or you are simply relocating, what isn’t exciting is discovering that your new home has structural damage caused by termites. Therefore, before you buy a house, it is essential to have a termite inspection to avoid any hidden costs or damages.
How Termites Cause Damage
Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion worth of property damage. They are often called “silent destroyers” because they can chew through the wooden structure of a house without being detected. Termites never exist alone. Depending on their species, they live in colonies that range from a few thousand to a few million.
When a house is infested with termites, it can take as little as three years before there are any signs of damage. Regardless of how fast they eat, termites can do serious damage to a home before the owners are even aware.
Getting a Termite Inspection
Termites literally eat away the structure of a house. The repairs from termite damage can cost thousands of dollars. In fact, it’s estimated that the average cost of repairs for termite damage is $3300. But depending on how severe the damage, that figure can vary widely. This is why a termite inspection is vital. You do not want to move into your new home only to find that you have thousands of dollars in repair costs.
A termite inspection is different than a standard home inspection. When a home inspector inspects a house, they do look for signs of termite damage. However, there are certain signs and special places to look that only an experienced termite inspector knows and understands.
At Gateway Home Inspection Services, our inspections are performed by experienced and professional inspectors. An inspection typically lasts for one hour. The specialist will inspect and probe from the attic to the basement for signs of termites. When the inspection is over, the specialist will write up a report with their findings.
Termite Inspections – St. Louis & New Jersey
Termites are nasty insects. They are silent, nearly invisible creatures that have the potential to cause extensive damage before a homeowner ever recognizes that they have a termite infestation. If you are buying a home, you will need a termite inspection.
With 2 Locations Serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania & St. Louis, MO, our professional termite inspectors will ensure that your new home is free of termites and damage before you sign your contract.
