Don't buy a home with hidden damage. Our licensed inspectors find Subterranean, Formosan, and Drywood Termites that general home inspectors miss.
When buying a home in Houston, a standard home inspector looks at plumbing, electrical, and roofs. They are not usually licensed to officially diagnose wood-destroying insects. They might note "possible damage," but they cannot give you the legal clearance needed for closing.
You need a dedicated WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) Report. This is a specialized inspection that looks for Termites, Carpenter Ants, Wood-Boring Beetles, and Carpenter Bees. In Houston's high-risk environment, skipping this step can cost you tens of thousands in hidden structural repairs.
| Feature | Free Visual Check | Official WDI Report |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Peace of mind for owners | Real Estate Closing / Loans |
| Documentation | Verbal or simple quote | State Official Form (T-5) |
| Tools Used | Flashlight | Moisture Meters, Probes |
| Liability | Limited | Insured & Official |
We don't just look for bugs; we look for the conditions that invite them.
We inspect the slab perimeter for "Mud Tubes" the tunnels subterranean termites build to travel from the soil to your wood. We probe expansion joints and hairline cracks.
Termites love wet wood. We use advanced moisture meters to detect hidden leaks behind showers and sinks that could be supporting a colony inside the wall.
Drywood termites enter from the roof. We inspect the attic rafters for "Kick-out holes" and fecal pellets (frass) that look like piles of sand or coffee grounds.
Even if you have no termites now, we identify risks: wood-to-ground contact, high soil lines, tree stumps, and poor drainage that will invite them later.
Our final report includes a diagram of the home marking exactly where activity or damage was found, so you know exactly what needs to be fixed.
For a standard single-family home in the Houston area, our WDI Reports start at $125. This is a small price to pay to avoid buying a home with $20,000 in structural damage. Larger estates or pier-and-beam homes may vary slightly.
It is not required, but we welcome you to attend the last 15 minutes. Our inspector can walk you through the findings personally. If you cannot attend, the official digital report (PDF) will be emailed to you same-day.
A house doesn't "pass" or "fail." It simply has findings. If we find active termites, we will provide a treatment quote. Typically, in a real estate transaction, the seller pays for this treatment, but the buyer's agent uses our report to negotiate that cost.
Yes. The WDI Report covers all wood-destroying insects, including Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, and Wood-Boring Beetles (Powder Post Beetles).
We understand closing dates are tight. We offer priority scheduling for real estate transactions.
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