A well-versed pest control company does more than just keep pests out of your home. Our pest control Des Moines team at Pro-Staff also provides real estate inspections. This service is perfect for those who plan to buy, sell, or refinance their home, and it ensures a streamlined process. In fact, many lenders require that you complete a wood destroying insect (WDI) inspection before completing any real estate transaction.
Why Homes Are Infested
The insects that inspectors look for during a WDI inspection tend to prefer dark, undisturbed locations with moisture and stagnant air. Homes with those conditions can easily suffer from mold, as well as dry rot. If you live close to a water source, your home does not necessarily need to be damp itself to attract termites. Unfortunately, there is always a risk of infestation unless you take steps to mitigate that possibility.
What the Inspection Involves
A WDI inspection is a comprehensive process that starts with a visual inspection of the property. We inspect the areas of the structure that are accessible, looking for any indication of insects known to destroy wood. Those insects include carpenter bees, carpenter ants, termites, and wood-boring beetles. If the inspector finds any of these insects or signs of them, they make a note in the report indicating the specific location where the insect in question, or signs of it, were found. The report additionally recommends whether or not treatment is necessary for the insect problem.
What You Should Do During the Inspection
It’s important to be present when the inspection takes place. This means, if the inspection starts at 9:00, be ready by 8:30. Feel free to follow the inspector around the house, and write down any questions you may have. Following the inspection, go over the report with the inspector in great detail. This is the perfect time for you to ask questions!
What to Do with the Results of the Inspection
The actions to take following a WDI inspection depend on the results of the report. If the inspector doesn’t find any problematic insects, then share your results with the appropriate parties and continue your real estate transaction. If there is an infestation, you will need to take care of the problem before completing the real estate transaction.
If you need a real estate inspection by pest control Des Moines experts, contact Pro-Staff at 515-279-7378.
