You’ve scheduled the home termite inspection; now, what can you do to help ensure it’s as productive as possible? By taking a few preparatory steps, you’ll enable the professional to perform their job with maximum efficiency and accuracy. Here are just a few ways you can help facilitate a smoother inspection process.
- Provide Easy Access to Major Inspection Points. Your inspector will need clear, unimpeded entry to critical areas such as the attic, crawlspace, utility rooms, and spaces under sinks. Before the scheduled home termite inspection, please relocate any storage items, furniture, or debris that might block these zones, allowing for a thorough examination of common termite entry points and habitats without delay.
- Clean and Declutter Your Home. While a spotless home isn’t required, a tidy space improves visibility and speeds up the process. Clutter can obscure inspection targets like mud tubes, damaged wood, or droppings. A quick cleanup helps the inspector focus on the job, not navigating obstacles.
- Conduct a Routine Inspection. Before the professional arrives, take a walk around and inside your property. Look for any unusual signs yourself, such as small mud tubes on foundation walls or beams, piles of discarded insect wings, or wood that sounds hollow when tapped. Taking this initiative will help you better understand your home and may allow you to point out specific areas of concern.
- Note Your Observations and Concerns. If you’ve noticed any specific areas of concern during your own walk-through, jot these details down. Sharing this information with your inspector at the beginning of their visit provides valuable context, thus contributing to a more targeted and comprehensive inspection.
A successful home termite inspection is a team effort between the homeowner and the inspector. With just a little preparation, you can help make the process smooth, efficient, and effective. Thank you in advance!