Termite Inspection
Are the following clear of termite infestation or damage?
Mulch beds
Wood piles
Tree stumps
Timbers
Wood fences
Wood decks or porches
Wooden posts sunk into the soil
Trees and shrubbery
Foundation of the property, garage, and other points with exposed wood that connect with the soil
Attached porches, patios, sidewalks, areas near kitchens and bathrooms
Windows, door frames, and utilities (air conditioning pipes, gas and electric services) where termites may enter
Wood eaves and guttering (also check for leakage or wood rot)
Exterior electrical meter or fuse boxes on walls
Wood materials near swimming pools
For properties of pier and beam construction, check the area between the floor and the underlying soil (crawl space). Examine the inside of beams, chimney bases, hearths, or piers.
The point where the floor and wall intersect
Points where soil comes into direct contact with wood, particularly untreated wood
Areas where surface water, or wet soil, contacts or is very near the structure
Areas where foundation material has degenerated and become permeable, cracks in slab, and expansion joints in slab
External foundation walls
(Look for mud tubes)
All wood members in subfloor (if present)
On ground earth-filled patios
(High-risk areas)
Trellises which touch the soil and are connected to the house
Flower planters built against the house
Patio steps in contact with the soil
Area around heating unit/s
(Warmth is conducive to termite development)
Patios, doors, window facings, baseboards, and hardwood flooring
Attached earth-filled patios
Joints, cracks, and expansion joints in the foundation
(Unusual blistering in paint or wall surfaces, discoloration or staining on walls or ceilings may indicate water leaks, which can decay wood and aid termite infestation)
Plumbing or utility pipes that enter the foundation or flooring
(Check floor coverings for raised or split areas)
Inside roof void attic
Clear of discarded wings from swarming alates (flying termites)
Moist mud tubes and broken mud tubes that get repaired later indicate an active termite tunnel.
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