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Termite inspections are performed during required real estate transactions and anytime a homeowner suspects a pest infiltration.
Typical costs: |
- When part of real estate closing costs, termite inspections run $65-$100 and include a Wood Destroying Insect Report[1] which contains two parts. Section 1 holds information on the immediate steps needed to protect the investment, according to Termite Advice.com. Section 2 lists potential problems that might occur.
- Free inspections are offered by most commercial pest control companies. However, if required, a Wood Destroying Insect Report will cost around $100.
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What should be included: |
- Termite inspectors are certified separately from home inspectors, who check the heating and cooling units, roof, structural, electrical and water systems.
- The American Association of Professional Inspectors[2] recommends termite inspections every two years.
Additional costs: |
- For a termite inspection report that is part of a home purchase, a connecting one-year warranty which runs $279-$359 may be required, according to one Terminix sales representative.
Discounts: |
- Free inspections are available for homes not involved in a current real estate transaction.
Shopping for termite inspections: |
- The National Pest Management Association has an online guide for locating a termite inspector.
- TermiteAdvice.com recommends looking for a licensed, bonded and insured company and to ask for references.
- The Department of Entomology at North Carolina State University lists signs of termite activity[3] on their website.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Jason S in Warren, MI. | Posted: December 13th, 2019 11:12AM |
| Home sale or not: Yes | Firm: Wdi-inspector.com |
Told them I Needed inspection right away.. They Showed up in 2 hours. Pretty fast service. Realtor told us last second before closing we needed this termite report. Called 4-5 companies and choose this guy cause he was cheapest. |
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| Posted by: Felix Vaughan in Baltimore, MD. | Posted: May 13th, 2019 02:05PM |
| Home sale or not: Refinance | Firm: Terminix |
Called Terminix,,which I thought was an upstanding company,,guy came out did the inspection,,I told I'm a Vet and its required by the VA in order to complete the refinance of my home,,also it is required by the VA to use the VA approved form,,Terminix told me they don't use that required form{VA],,after I paid the amount requested,,Everything was done electronically,,Still no required VA form included,,Corporation was contacted by the Mortgage Representative for an explanation of why they do not use the required VA form for VETS,,I wouldn't recommend Terminix to anybody,,not even my worst enemy,,,TOTAL Sham,,& scam |
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| Posted by: Willy D. in Salinas, CA. | Posted: January 17th, 2018 01:01PM |
| Home sale or not: Sale | Firm: Target Pest Control |
Target Pest Control in Salinas, .CA saved me a ton of money. The seller provided a report from another pest company but I just didn't trust it. Andrew, our inspector from Target, came out and found thousands of dollars worth of damages that were NOT mentioned by other company. |
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| Posted by: locotruckdriver in Alabaster, AL. | Posted: December 4th, 2017 02:12PM |
| Home sale or not: Yes | Firm: |
Terminix did a free inspection, said NO problems and said I needed NO treatments currently. Then I asked for the report and they said they wanted $500 for a report and required a treatment plan. TERMINIX=SCAM (he was laughed at all the way back to his car) |
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| Posted by: Jim Dreano in Norfolk, VA. | Posted: December 7th, 2016 09:12AM |
| Home sale or not: Yes | Firm: Universal |
I requested an inspection, for a letter for sale of a house. The inspector, requested by the purchaser checked, then informed me there was no damage, or active infestation. He then informed me the cost would be $495.00, but to obtain the letter, I must purchase the treatment. Can anyone tell me if this is required ? |
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| Posted by: David Sac in Columbia, SC. | Posted: September 3rd, 2016 05:09AM |
| Home sale or not: Home sale | Firm: Columbia Certified Pest Control |
I Columbia certified Pest Control and they were great the inspector inspected around my house, inside my house, and the crawlspace. They were very detailed compared to the other company that I've used when I bought a home before. Plus the price was great. |
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| Posted by: Renae Jane in Lodi, CA. | Posted: October 12th, 2015 05:10PM |
| Home sale or not: Not yet | Firm: Clark\'s Pest Control |
Not quoted a price (apparently they hike it up for a home sale)...completely shocked by amount. Never thought to clarify as I was under the impression the inspection would be $75-100.00 They spent 1.5 hours and were unapologetic! Their inspection was no more detailed than one I had done at a different location one year earlier that did not involve the sale of a home. Apparently they see themselves as a 'cut above the rest' and the fact that they did not quote a price beforehand (claimed that they did....DID NOT) was justification for this exorbitant amount. |
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| Posted by: MJ 1980 in Phoenix, AZ. | Posted: May 3rd, 2010 12:05PM |
| Home sale or not: Purchase | Firm: Bills Pest and Termite |
Seller provided a clear termite report from a deal that fell through. Being the suspicious sort I am I researched online and selected Bills Pest and Termite based upon reviews. The inspector from Bills was very professional arrived on time and explained termites. Not more than 15 minutes into his inspection he found termites and damage that was not reported. Hiring a good inspector saved me several thousand dollars and a headache |
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| Posted by: kristen witte in charleston, SC. | Posted: January 29th, 2010 06:01AM |
| Home sale or not: yes | Firm: superior pest control |
great company, they know how to treat a lady. im a realtor and i use superior for all my cl-100s and termite control.they have best package in charleston |
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| Posted by: s mark surface in charleston, SC. | Posted: January 27th, 2010 02:01PM |
| Home sale or not: yes | Firm: superior pest control |
i called a local company refered to me by a friend.i needed a cl-100 to sell my house.i called the friendly staff at superior pest control and set an appointment. they sent a young man, clean cut, neat,knowlegable, and on time.he conducting the inspection took about an hour and was only $75 and report was generated on spot along with pictires, keep up the good work |
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| Posted by: Evelyn Moore in Baldwin, NY. | Posted: December 9th, 2009 01:12PM |
| Home sale or not: home sale | Firm: Harrington's Pest Control, Inc. |
My Agent recommended the guy, he came over and inspected the entire house. he found some visible evidence of wood destroying insects but the insects were not active. the report estimated treatment at $850 +tax. not sure if any of these inspections can be trusted. in any case the guy was friendly, thorough, and on time. |
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| Posted by: Lee in NC in Tarboro, NC. | Posted: June 19th, 2009 10:06AM |
| Home sale or not: yes | Firm: |
Need inspection for FHA mortgage. What should I look for to make sure I'm getting reliable information from inspector? |
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| Posted by: Jamie in Pinckney, MI. | Posted: September 11th, 2008 12:09AM |
| Home sale or not: Yes | Firm: local guy |
Over the phone, I hired a local pest control guy to do the "Wood Destroying Insect" inspection required for FHA-insured mortgages. This was for a 3,200 square foot home in that was built six years ago and is primarily constructed of brick. No problems were found and I'm not sure how long he was there because my real estate agent just gave him the lock box code to let himself in. |
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External Resources: |
- ncagr.gov/SPCAP/structural/pubs/wdir.htm
- www.dallashomeinspections.com/html/termites_evaluations.html
- www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/Urban/termites/#signs
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