If you’ve recently decided to have a termite inspection done on your property, you’re likely curious about what your inspector will look for. Quality termite inspections are very thorough and require a lot of attention to detail to be performed correctly, so there are a number of things that your inspector will have their eye on.
One of the most common things looked for during a termite inspection is damages from termites. These damages typically show up in the form of holes from termites exiting wood, hollow sounding areas or surfaces, and minorly warped surfaces. All of these damages are signs that termites have been present.
Other things inspectors look for are signs of the termites themselves. Damage to the wood can point to a past problem but not necessarily a current problem depending on your circumstances. However, there are signs to look out for indicating that there is an active termite infestation. These signs include discarded termite wings and mud tubes. Mud tubes are like passageways for termites to transport food to other termites, and they’re a key sign that there’s an active termite presence on your property.
It’s important to have a termite inspection done by a qualified termite inspector. You won’t be able to accurately identify a termite issue on your own, so make sure to turn to inspectors that you trust to get the job done right. We here at Florida Termite Inspections, LLC have the necessary training and certification to perform accurate termite inspections for both residential and commercial properties, so give our team a call today if you need an inspection done.