The Northeast Florida real estate market is enjoying one of its best years to date, but before you jump to purchasing your new home in Jacksonville, you need to ensure that your future dwelling is structurally sound and worthy of your investment. Whether you are a first-time homeowner in Jacksonville or upgrading your home, you ought to be certain that you have a reliable professional conduct a thorough WDO (wood destroying organism) inspection. Keep reading our blog to learn more about WDO inspections and the importance of conducting one prior to purchasing a home.
WDO inspections, also known as termite inspections, are often required by lending institutions before the mortgage insurance agent will approve the loan. In the state of Florida, a WDO inspection isn’t required if you are buying your home with cash, but still strongly recommended. While you may not love the idea of paying extra money for another inspection, WDO inspections are well worth the investment. Your homeowner’s insurance will not cover damage from termites or wood destroying organisms and repairing damage from wood-destroying organisms can cost thousands of dollars, so catching the problem early is essential.
During the examination, you can expect the inspector to spend about an hour thoroughly going over your property. The inspector will look at the interior and exterior areas of your home, checking for visible signs of a termite infestation, which include droppings, broken wings, mud tubes and damaged wood.
Once the inspection is complete, the inspector will let you know the findings. If there’s an infestation, treatment will be recommended, but even if there’s not an infestation, the inspector may suggest preventive treatment to keep your home safe.
Having termite inspections before buying a home is the right choice and can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Be sure to utilize a reputable pest control company when selecting who to trust with your WDO inspection. With more than 20+ years of providing Pest Control and WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) services, the Russell Pest Solutions team provides the highest quality, eco-friendly pest solutions in North-East Florida with the broadest operating area of any privately-owned pest company. To book your WDO inspection visit: https://russellpestsolutions.com/
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