Findings: Sections 1 and 2
The core of the report is divided into sections that prioritize the severity of the issues found:
Section 1: Active infestations and damage: This section identifies visible evidence of active wood-destroying pests or the resulting damage. These are the most critical issues and often require immediate attention, especially during a real estate sale.
Pests: Includes signs of termites (mud tubes, discarded wings), carpenter ants (frass or sawdust), wood-boring beetles (tiny exit holes and powder), and wood-decay fungi.
Damage: Notes any structural or cosmetic harm caused by pests, such as damaged wood floors, walls, or siding.
Section 2: Conducive conditions: This section notes potential issues that are likely to lead to an infestation or infection if not corrected. These items are typically not an immediate threat but should be addressed for future prevention.
Excessive moisture: Leaky pipes, poor ventilation, and other damp conditions that attract pests.
Wood-to-soil contact: Any part of the wooden structure touching the ground, which can invite subterranean termites.
Faulty grade: When the ground level is too high against the foundation.
Cellulose debris: Wood debris and other organic materials left in crawlspaces.
Diagram and inaccessible areas
Diagram: The document will include a diagram or sketch of the property, detailing the specific locations of the findings noted in Sections 1 and 2.
Obstructions and inaccessibility: The inspector must list any areas that were inaccessible or obstructed during the inspection, such as attics with limited clearance, areas blocked by stored items, or portions of the structure behind walls. For these areas, the report may recommend further inspection.
Recommendations and estimates
Treatment and repairs: The report will provide recommendations for treating active infestations and repairing damage. In California, the report may also include cost estimates for the recommended work.
Certification: A pest control company may certify the inspection and/or the completion of any recommended work
The core of the report is divided into sections that prioritize the severity of the issues found:
Section 1: Active infestations and damage: This section identifies visible evidence of active wood-destroying pests or the resulting damage. These are the most critical issues and often require immediate attention, especially during a real estate sale.
Pests: Includes signs of termites (mud tubes, discarded wings), carpenter ants (frass or sawdust), wood-boring beetles (tiny exit holes and powder), and wood-decay fungi.
Damage: Notes any structural or cosmetic harm caused by pests, such as damaged wood floors, walls, or siding.
Section 2: Conducive conditions: This section notes potential issues that are likely to lead to an infestation or infection if not corrected. These items are typically not an immediate threat but should be addressed for future prevention.
Excessive moisture: Leaky pipes, poor ventilation, and other damp conditions that attract pests.
Wood-to-soil contact: Any part of the wooden structure touching the ground, which can invite subterranean termites.
Faulty grade: When the ground level is too high against the foundation.
Cellulose debris: Wood debris and other organic materials left in crawlspaces.
Diagram and inaccessible areas
Diagram: The document will include a diagram or sketch of the property, detailing the specific locations of the findings noted in Sections 1 and 2.
Obstructions and inaccessibility: The inspector must list any areas that were inaccessible or obstructed during the inspection, such as attics with limited clearance, areas blocked by stored items, or portions of the structure behind walls. For these areas, the report may recommend further inspection.
Recommendations and estimates
Treatment and repairs: The report will provide recommendations for treating active infestations and repairing damage. In California, the report may also include cost estimates for the recommended work.
Certification: A pest control company may certify the inspection and/or the completion of any recommended work
