Termites and Other Wood Destroying Insects
Termites and other wood-destroying insects can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house that may go undetected for a long period of time.
PRIME Building Inspection inspectors are trained to observe areas of the house and other structures that may have potential for infestation by termites and other wood-destroying insects, including the bottoms of exterior doors and frames, wood siding in contact with the ground, and crawlspaces. Mud tunnels running from the ground up the side of the house may indicate termite infestation. We observe the eaves and gable vents and wood window sills for indication of the entrance of swarming termites, and note excessive dampness or large areas where the vegetation is dead.
If you see the following signs in your house, you might have termites:
Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water, and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above, and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Radon can also enter your home through well water. Your home can trap radon inside...
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Termites and Other Wood Destroying Insects
PRIME Building Inspection inspectors are trained to observe areas of the house and other structures that may have potential for infestation by termites and other wood-destroying insects, including the bottoms of exterior doors and frames, wood siding in contact with the ground, and crawlspaces. Mud tunnels running from the ground up the side of the house may indicate termite infestation...
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Other Inspection Services
- Concealed Moisture Intrusion
- Heat Transference and Thermal Insulative Quality
- Electrical Scan
- Full Building Scans
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) will pay up to $10,000.00 maximum collective aggregate for the cost of replacement of personal property lost and not recovered, restituted or insured during an inspection and stolen by a member of who had displayed the Honor Guarantee webseal above on his inspection business website and was convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to any criminal charge resulting from the member's taking of the personal property.