Termite damage, no matter how small it may be, is never good for a home. During a real estate inspection, if any termite damage is found, it will affect the outcome of the home. In most cases, the buyer is told that the seller will fix the problem.
Treatment for termite damage is generally in the neighborhood of $1,000. Even though the termites will be gone, you have to wonder about the damage to the structure. The last thing you want is to move into a home that you know has been treated for termites, only to find the structure to be in very bad shape.
If any type of damage was done to the wooden structure of the home, you may need to get immediate repairs. While some damage may be visible, there are other types of damage that are invisible to the naked eye. To find out just how bad the damage is, carpet will need to be removed, walls and ceilings opened, and possibly some type of excavation.
Before you buy a home, you should always have it checked for termites. There are a lot of termite inspection companies available to help you. If you have the proper inspections performed before you make the purchase, you will know what to expect in the coming months and years.
If the inspector or contractor doesn’t find any termite damage, you should always have it documented. This way, if termite damage does exist, you’ll have the documentation to back you up. Termites can destroy wood in little to no time at all, which is why you should always do what you can to have your home treated as soon as you suspect any type of damage.
Janus Real Estate Group * Heather Anderson * 972-765-3773
