During a real estate pest inspection, professionals will look for signs of pests, such as damaged wood, nests, droppings, and gnawed wires. They’ll check attics, basements, crawl spaces, and outdoor spaces like the foundation and roof where pests like to hide. Key signs they’ll look for include:
- Damaged or hollow wood
- Droppings
- Sawdust trails
- Nests
- Gnawed wires
- Tunneling or exit holes in wood
- Insect carcasses and wings
Inspections will also include a check for damage to floorboards, walls, and siding that pests could compromise, as well as entry points — like cracks near doors and walls, where pests could be coming into the property.
What Happens During a Pest Inspection Visit?
You can expect the following during a real estate pest inspection:
A Comprehensive Search
The inspector will check every part of your property, both indoors and outdoors, searching for signs of infestations from carpenter ants and bees, termites, rodents, and more. This includes looking for droppings, nests, structural damage, and entry points. A thorough search makes it so no potential issue is overlooked.
A Professional Approach
Professionals have the right tools to inspect your property for pests — like moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras. They are also trained to spot subtle warning signs of pests, which can help you avoid larger, costlier infestations later on.
Condition Assessment
An inspection also includes a full check of any conditions that might lead to pests in the future. For instance, they might look for leaky pipes or poorly ventilated areas since moisture can attract rodents or insects like cockroaches and termites. That way you can take care of the problem to prevent an infestation.
Report and Recommendations
After the inspection, professionals will compile a detailed report and discuss their findings with you. They’ll discuss any problems they might have found and recommend treatments to address the specific issue.
Choose Quest Termite & Pest for a Free Real Estate Pest Inspection
When buying or selling a home, pests are the last thing you want to worry about. Quest Termite & Pest will provide a free, thorough real estate pest inspection so you have peace of mind. Our highly trained inspectors can identify termites, rodents, and other unwanted guests, searching your property from top to bottom so no issue is overlooked.
Beyond providing our inspection and expertise, we also offer caring service. We’ll explain our inspection service in detail, describing our treatment options if we end up finding critters on your property. We’ll only sell you the services you need.
Schedule your inspection today and have peace of mind your property is protected from pests.
