Purchasing a home is both exciting and scary. On the one hand, there is the natural enthusiasm that comes with fresh beginnings, but on the other hand, there is the worry that comes with making the most important financial choice of your life.
It’s difficult to find a property that’s absolutely move-in ready with everything you want. There may be certain tasks you’re willing to do before you move in. But what happens when the house inspection reveals unexpected findings, such as termite damage? Should you purchase a home that has termite damage?
Termite damage, contrary to popular belief, is not a deal-breaker. But it’s also not something to dismiss. If you find yourself in this circumstance, consider the following suggestions from pest control Birkdale professionals.
Get Termite Insect Report
Let’s take a step back. Most lenders demand a termite examination as part of the home-buying process, which includes other wood-destroying insects such as wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. However, this is not always the case. Ensure that your home is inspected by a professional and that you get a WDIR as a result of the inspection. This can help save time and speed up the transaction. A report, sometimes known as a termite letter, is an official document that indicates a property for sale has been examined for wood-destroying insects and organisms.
Assess the Termite Activity and Damage Location
If termite damage is noted on the inspection report, it should be investigated by a building expert. The construction expert’s assessment should then serve as your guidance in determining whether or not to purchase the house due to termite damage.
Here are few scenarios of Potential Damage Location
Isolated Damage caused by Inactive Termites:
In this case, the damage is likely repairable, and expert termite treatment and prevention can assist in guaranteeing that termites do not return.
Damaged Caused by the Previous Infestation:
Although a termite infestation may have been treated and controlled, the damage may not have been restored. Ascertain that the damage does not impact important elements of the house, such as load-bearing walls or floor joists. If the letter mentions damages and repairs, have a professional contractor check the areas.
Active Termites but no Damage Reported:
This may appear to be a major red sign, but an active infestation may be treated with a dependable termite treatment strategy. First, determine whether the house is currently under a termite contract. If this is the case, have the seller’s agent call the termite control business; if not, contact a specialist yourself for personalized advice for eliminating the termite colony.
Termites that are active and causing substantial damage:
If there is an active infestation that has spread throughout the home, the purchase may be canceled. As a new homeowner, the necessary repairs may be too substantial (and expensive) to do.