Termite Escrow Inspections
Buy With Confidence—Ensure Your New Home Is Termite-Free
At TIER 1 TERMITE, we understand the importance of buying a home. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, someone who has gone through the process before, or a real estate agent helping a client, having a Termite/WDO inspection is an essential step in the home buying process.
Schedule a Termite/WDO Inspection with TIER 1 TERMITE
A Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) Report details a property’s condition regarding wood-destroying organisms like termites and dry rot. Although termite inspections are not required by law in California, most lenders require this report before approving a loan. This protects the lender’s investment and ensures the home has no underlying WDO issues.
What’s Included in an Escrow WDO Report?
- Detailed diagram of the structure with a general description of the property
- Specific location of where wood destroying organisms are found
- Separated Report: Section 1 & Section 2 Findings
- Section 1: Items with visible evidence of active infestation, infection, or conditions resulting from infestation
- Section 2: Conditions likely to lead to infestation or infection where no visible evidence was found
- Areas not inspected due to inaccessibility
- Recommendations for WDO treatment and damage repair
TIER 1 TERMITE is dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, and agents through the inspection process. Our goal is to make it as simple and smooth as possible, helping clients get the termite clearance they need to secure their loan. We offer personalized service tailored to your unique needs and preferences.
Schedule Your Termite Escrow Inspection Today
Don’t let termites compromise your property. Contact Tier 1 Termite today to schedule a professional termite inspection and safe, effective fumigation solutions. Protect your home, HOA property, or commercial building from costly termite damage. Call (323) 598-3721. Serving Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A termite escrow inspection is a wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection required during a real estate transaction. It checks the property for termites, dry rot, and other organisms that can damage wood structures.
Most termite escrow inspections take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size and accessibility of the property.
The inspector will issue a report detailing the findings and recommended treatments or repairs. These are typically divided into Section 1 (active infestation or damage) and Section 2 (conditions likely to cause future issues).
Inspectors examine accessible areas such as the interior, exterior, attic, subarea (crawl space), garage, fences, and other wooden structures attached to the home.
Lenders and buyers want to ensure the property is structurally sound before closing. A termite inspection helps identify existing or past infestations and any conditions that could lead to future damage.
Payment is negotiable and depends on the purchase agreement. In many cases, the seller pays for the inspection and required repairs, but buyers and sellers can agree otherwise.