WDI/Termite Inspections Inspections

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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a wood destroying insect, or WDI, inspection is crucial to understanding the health of your home — and can help make sure you’re not overspending on a house that is suffering from a pest infestation. These inspections are typically recorded by most lenders before a real estate transaction can be complete. 

WDI inspections inspect for exactly what you may think, wood destroying insects. A WDI inspection evaluates a home’s health in terms of destructive pests, such as termites. This is why you often hear WDI inspections referred to as termite inspections. However, termites aren’t the only wood destroying insect. Other problematic pests include carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles. 

While WDI inspections may just feel like one more step in an already tedious process, WDI inspections are one of the most important steps when evaluating a home. As a buyer, this inspection can help you avoid any unpleasant surprises — and costly repairs — further on down the road. As the seller, a WDI inspection can give your buyer peace of mind and help you finalize the transaction.

A WDI inspection will let you know if your home has visible evidence of wood-destroying insects. During the inspection, a professional inspector will assess all accessible parts of your home for any indication of wood-destroying insects. They will carefully look for damage from insects, as well as any live and dead insects. If the inspector finds signs of infestation, the WDI report will tell you exactly what the evidence is. The report will also note any recommendations for treatment, if necessary.