Termite Inspection Reports - Fullerton, CA
The first step in confirming a termite infestation is to call a licensed termite inspector or pest control professional.
We thoroughly inspect the interior and exterior of your property to assess any areas that have potentially been impacted. This includes going into the attic, basement, and even the roof if necessary. We provide inspection reports to HOA's and property management companies after we're called to a site for investigation. The termite reports will indicate the locations that have been infested, as well as the severity of the infestations, and recommendations for treatment, if any.
Upon inspection, if there's no evidence of any termite activity, then congratulations, win for everyone! However, if confirmed that there is indeed a termite infestation, a treatment plan will be recommended based on severity.
We provide inspection reports for homeowners, real estate agents, HOA's, property managers, and commercial businesses.
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Buying or Selling a Home?
If you are about to sell or purchase a home, a termite inspection may be required. As a licensed home termite inspector, we can provide thorough and detailed termite reports, which would provide valuable information that both parties would need to be aware of prior to closing escrow of the property. The report will be used to determine the treatments needed to effectively eradicate the wood-eating pests, if any are present.
What to Expect from a Termite Inspection Report
Is a termite inspection required?
What's included in the report?
A termite inspection report is required on conventional, FHA, and USDA transactions if purchase contract indicates that the buyer or seller shall pay for an inspection (in Section 4a, Item 1). Otherwise, they are not required. VA requires termite clearance on all transactions in California with the exception of the IRRRL loan.
The inspector will be looking for the presence of termites, signs of termites, any evidence that a previous infestation had been treated, and whether or not there is a risk of future infestations. The report could also indicate any water leaks, mold, fungus or other observations.
Responsible party for termite clearance - Who pays?
The buyer is typically responsible for deciding what inspections are needed. While termite inspections may be required in certain states, California does not require them. However, the lender may require one, and we always advise to have an inspection done before the close of escrow, as termite damage could impact the home's value. The buyer could work with a real estate agent to include in the purchase contract to have the seller pay for a termite inspection and clearance in the contract and for any Section 1 and Section 2 repairs.
Understanding the repairs
There are specific classifications of severity: Section 1 repairs are considered serious enough to require an immediate response, whereas Section 2 repairs are considered to be optional and may not be needed to proceed with the closing of a sale. Any treatment or repairs are typically the seller's responsibility, but anything that's considered precautionary (not required) would likely be the buyer's.