Termite Inspection Checklist

• Property/Site/Client

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Are the following clear of termite infestation or damage?

Termite Critical Areas

• Mulch beds

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood piles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tree stumps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Timbers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood fences

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood decks or porches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wooden posts sunk into the soil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trees and shrubbery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exterior

• Foundation of the property, garage, and other points with exposed wood that connect with the soil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attached porches, patios, sidewalks, areas near kitchens and bathrooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows, door frames, and utilities (air conditioning pipes, gas and electric services) where termites may enter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood eaves and guttering (also check for leakage or wood rot)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior electrical meter or fuse boxes on walls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood materials near swimming pools

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The point where the floor and wall intersect

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Points of Entry

• Points where soil comes into direct contact with wood, particularly untreated wood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas where surface water, or wet soil, contacts or is very near the structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Areas where foundation material has degenerated and become permeable, cracks in slab, and expansion joints in slab

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• External foundation walls<br>(Look for mud tubes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All wood members in subfloor (if present)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On ground earth-filled patios<br>(High-risk areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trellises which touch the soil and are connected to the house

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flower planters built against the house

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Patio steps in contact with the soil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area around heating unit/s<br>(Warmth is conducive to termite development)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Interior

• Patios, doors, window facings, baseboards, and hardwood flooring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attached earth-filled patios

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Joints, cracks, and expansion joints in the foundation<br>(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)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbing or utility pipes that enter the foundation or flooring<br>(Check floor coverings for raised or split areas)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inside roof void attic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clear of discarded wings from swarming alates (flying termites)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moist mud tubes and broken mud tubes that get repaired later indicate an active termite tunnel.

Completion

• Comments/Recommendations

• Inspector Name and Signature

  Sign