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Termites are un-invited guests no one wants in their home. Who would want some small, silent bug eating away at their walls and foundation? No one.
Termites can cause so much damage without anyone knowing they’re there that they’re known as the silent destroyer. While you may not think that a termite inspection is necessary, the truth is that a termite inspection can save you from some major grief in the future.
- Insurance may not cover termites
Because termite damage happens slowly over a long period of time, most homeowner’s insurance policies don’t cover termite damage. Most policies only cover the sudden and unexpected damage. Because termite damage probably won’t be covered, you’ll want to be sure the home you’re buying isn’t suffering from a termite infestation.
- Termites eat more than just wood
You may have heard all about how termites love to eat wood, and if your house is made out of plaster, metal, or concrete, you are safe from them and the damage they cause.
If you are in the process of buying a home, it is imperative that you get a termite inspection before you do. An inspection that reveals a termite problem provides you with the opportunity to back out of the deal or negotiate terms that address the termites and possible damage.
- Your agent doesn’t have to carry out an investigation
It’s not against the law for the real estate agent who is helping you buy your home to neglect to get a termite inspection. Therefore, you may have to request one. Any real estate agent worth your time and money will be happy to hire a professional to inspect the home in question. They want to keep you happy and make the sale, so it it’s important to you, it should be important to them.
- If you find termites, it’s not the end
Just because you do find termites in your prospective new home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy it. It’s possible the damage is from a previous infestation, or that the infestation is small enough, it’ll be easy to eradicate.
If you do find signs of termite damage, check to see when the last time the home was inspected. This information should be easily found somewhere inside the home (usually a basement or garage), ask your agent if you’re unsure of where to look. If the house has never been inspected, try to determine how severe the infestation is before you say no to what may be your dream home.
- Call a professional
If you want to complete a termite inspection before you buy, or sell, a home, call a licensed professional, like us at San Joaquin Pest Control. With over 40 years of experience, we’re professional, fully licensed, and will treat you like part of the family.
