What do you do if an inspection shows that your home has termites?

Answer 1

During home inspections in New Jersey we find 80% or so of the homes (more than 20 years old) have or had termites at one time. It is quite common and usually a termite treatment is required. Treatment is usually about $500 to $1,000 dollars

However the real problem is when the home inspector tells the buyer there may be latent or hidden damages. That is where the big money comes into play. Termite damages can cost hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars to repair.

A good home inspector will make his or her client aware of the potential for latent damages and require the area where damages may exist be exposed to determine if repairs are necessary.

Termite damages that are NOT disclosed to home buyers are a very frequent cause for very expensive litigation where the previous home owner and realtors frequently find themselves digging deep into their pockets to pay out for damages.

I am the owner of Accurate Inspections, Inc., We have put our clients first since 1993

56 Woodland Drive, West Paterson, N. J. 07424 (973) 812-5100 During home inspections in New Jersey we find 80% or so of the homes (more than 20 years old) have or had termites at one time. It is quite common and usually a termite treatment is required. Treatment is usually about $500 to $1,000 dollars

However the real problem is when the home inspector tells the buyer there may be latent or hidden damages. That is where the big money comes into play. Termite damages can cost hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars to repair.

A good home inspector will make his or her client aware of the potential for latent damages and require the area where damages may exist be exposed to determine if repairs are necessary.

Termite damages that are NOT disclosed to home buyers are a very frequent cause for very expensive litigation where the previous home owner and realtors frequently find themselves digging deep into their pockets to pay out for damages.

I am the owner of Accurate Inspections, Inc., We have put our clients first since 1993

56 Woodland Drive, West Paterson, N. J. 07424 (973) 812-5100

Answer 2

Call a professional ASAP! - Terminix offers a free initial home inspection & evaluation (877) 397-5201.