Our wood destroying insect inspections help catch issues as early as possible and give you peace of mind.
Your home is one of the largest investments you’ll make, so taking precautions to ensure it’s protected and structurally sound is a critical process. At Rocking T Home Inspections, we offer a variety of inspection services for customers in the Gilmer, Texas area, including wood destroying insect inspections that help you detect the presence of insects that may be compromising the structural integrity of your home.
A wood destroying insect inspection is a specialized evaluation of a structure that checks for signs of particular species of insects. We most commonly look for termites, but we can also detect other species such as carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and carpenter bees. These types of inspections are typically required as part of a real estate transaction, but they’re also a smart investment for homeowners who want to take preventative measures to protect their property.
During your wood destroying insect inspection, a licensed inspector will do a thorough visual assessment of accessible areas around the home, including crawl spaces, attics, and the exterior perimeter. We’re looking for evidence like mud tubes, damaged or hollow-sounding wood, frass (insect droppings), and moisture problems that could attract infestations. We also check for conditions that are conducive to wood destroying insects, such as poor drainage, wood-to-soil contact, or excess humidity.
Once your wood destroying insect inspection is complete, we provide a detailed report that outlines our findings, including active infestations, signs of past damage, or risk factors that you need to be aware of. If we do discover an infestation or problem, we can help point you in the right direction for addressing the infestation and/or taking care of repairs for any damage they have done.
It’s easy for the damage from wood destroying insects to go unnoticed for a long time, which is why these inspections are so important. If you’re in the Gilmer area and want a dependable inspection team on your side, contact us today!