Is a termite or pest inspection considered an additional charge when conducting a typical home inspection?

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A home inspection is a crucial assessment that gives potential homebuyers valuable insight into the condition of a property before finalizing a purchase. The normal scope of a typical home inspection includes examining the structural integrity of the home, evaluating systems like heating and cooling, and checking for safety issues. However, it is important to note that a conventional home inspection does not usually cover specialized evaluations such as termite or pest inspections. Termite or pest inspections are specialized services that necessitate unique training and expertise to effectively identify and evaluate potential threats that these pests pose to a property. This type of inspection is typically not included in the standard home inspection package and is therefore considered an additional service that comes with an extra charge. Ground Zero Home Inspection, like many professional home inspection companies, offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to the varying needs of their clients. While their basic home inspection service provides a thorough check of the major systems and structural components in a home, they also offer specialized inspections such as termite and pest inspections at an additional cost. The extra charge for termite or pest inspection is indeed worth the investment considering the potential damage that these pests can cause to your property. Detecting and addressing these issues early can save homeowners significant money in repairs over the long term. Therefore, while it adds to the initial cost of a home inspection, a termite or pest inspection is a prudent investment in protecting one’s home from potential future damage.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Special license is required. I can provide this as an extra service

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes and we can do this inspection for you.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Home Inspectors in Oklahoma do not inspect for wood destroying organisms unless they are licensed to do so.

Answer: No
Explanation: Wood destroying insects and pests are to be reported by the home inspector and a recommendation be added to the report to have the appropriate licensed individual called for further evaluation.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I only report visual, obvious damage and photograph.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termites and WDO (Wood Destroying Organisms) are an additional charge.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A Wood destroying insect inspection is normally performed by a pest control company - they have the right license and training. A few home inspectors are licensed to do these inspections but most are not. Most home inspectors can arrange it for you or recommend a good company to you.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Invasive species inspections are almost always an additional charge because inspecting for their presents can be time consuming if done correctly.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In our area termite inspections require a separate license.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A termite inspection can be conducted at the same time as the home inspection for an additional $30.00.

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: I include the cost of this in my prices. I am not an exterminator and allowed only so much time in the home. Evidence or indicators may be present, then a more technical inspection may be necessary by a qualified extermination company.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I always use a dedicated termite inspector so the client get a true termite inspection

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Must have a termite license,to conduct a termite inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Home inspectors will note any pest issues they see. A termite inspection is more invasive and requires additional training and certification.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Most inspectors have a WDO inspector in the rolodex.it is an extra cost

Answer: Yes
Explanation: when noticing rodent damage a licensed professional will be needed to access the damage for an additional charge

Answer: Yes
Explanation: That is a yes and no. If I find there appears to be a problem in that area then I say further evaluation needed by qualified contractor.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In Florida termite inspections must be performed by a Licensed Pest Control company.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In California, a home inspector can not do a pest inspection without being licensed as a Pest Inspector. Most Pest Inspectors only do Pest inspections.

Answer: No
Explanation: I do not charge extra for termite or pest inspections. I only charge for that as a stand alone service not as part of a general home inspection

Answer: Yes
Explanation: You have to have a state license in order to inspect for termites.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Wood-boring insects or wood destroying insects are not part of a general visual home inspection report require additional training and come at an additional cost to the home buyer

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It sometimes us an added fee with some inspectors.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Makes sense.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A pest inspection should only be performed by a trained inspector

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In the state of Texas termite insepctions require an additional lisence. It is recommended that anyone purchasing a home have a termite or wood destroying insect test performed.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termite and pest reports are and added service. Even if that service is not requested during my inspection if I see signs of wood destroying insects or other pest issues I do notify the client as well as note it in my report. Some transaction require a separate report.

Answer: No
Explanation: I normally look for pest and termites during inspection

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Wood destroying pest inspections will be extra. They will require additional certifications and testing at the state level.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Wood destroying insect inspection is typically an additional charge as it is a separate inspection and requires different certification than a regular home inspection

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Some states require a termite inspection but as far as I know all charge additional for a wood destroying insect inspection. Wisconsin does not have many termites but carpenter ants and powder post beetles are common in SE Wisconsin. We charge extra for this inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In the State of Tennessee the licensing has to be separate. A 3rd party typically is contacted to do the termite side of the inspection. A home inspector may include reporting evidence of insects within the structure but his/her analysis will not be as accurate as a licensed pest control company's.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Inspecting for termites is in addition to the typical home inspection.

Answer: No
Explanation: A termite inspection is included with a modest up charge as we subcontract that to a pest control company.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In Texas this actually requires a separate license.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Upon request it is considered a separate inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This type of inspection is conducted by someone with that specific license

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Most home inspectors have basic or extensive knowledge of WDO.or Pests. Unfortunately in order to obtain certain financing such as FHA or VA, paperwork involved comes with a fee by licensed pest inspectors.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A pest inspection is considered an ancillary service. Typically Home Inspectors will charge a cheaper fee when bundled with a Home Inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: I would think that an inspector would have an additional charge for one.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Like radon testing and asbestos testing, a termite or pest inspection is a value-added service.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Most of the time in maine there not reuired

Answer: Yes
Explanation: It is up to the inspector to make his own business decision on how to charge for it. Some use that as a marketing tool and others charge separately for termite inspections. An inspector does take on more liability and should be compensated for it.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: provided by Pest control service

Answer: Yes
Explanation: We provide service professionals for this service

Answer: No
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Answer: Yes
Explanation: Yes, but I included it at no additional charge.

Answer: No
Explanation: Visual termite and pest inspection is included with a home inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This is not a state license requirement, but available upon request. please visit our website for information.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: always hire a independent licensed pest inspector for your home inspection

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termite inspection is considered an specialty inspection and should be done by a licensed pest inspector only.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Separate type of inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A Termite or Wood Destroying Organism inspection is an additional charge in most companies.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Considered an ancillary service

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Many inspectors are certified by the state of Arizona as a termite inspector and include it as part of a home inspections. This inspection company uses a third party termite inspection company to do all of their termite inspections and usually get the report at the time of the inspection for presentation to the home buyer at the time of the inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: A pest or termite inspection is typically completed by certified professionals in pest inspection

Answer: Not sure
Explanation: We do not have termites in our part of the country

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In our state it requires a special license.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termites and pests are not standard inspection items.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Pest inspection is a additional charge.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Most home inspectors charge an additional fee for pest inspections or refer the buyer to a pest inspector. Thill Home Inspections includes a basic structural pest inspection with each home inspection we do without an additional charge.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termite infestation will be noted, but not addressed.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: not part of a home inspection.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Wood destroying organisms such as termites are inspected by a license termite or pest contractor.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Termite inspection can be done on the day of the inspection for a small fee.

Answer: No
Explanation: The termite inspection is not a part of the home inspection and should be done separately

Answer: Yes
Explanation: In most cases yes where an addition report is required, usually by the lender.

Answer: No
Explanation: Some companies charge for termite inspections.

Answer: No
Explanation: In a typical home inspection if the presence of termites and other wood destroying insects is observed it will be reported at no additional fees

Answer: Yes
Explanation: Additional license in MA

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This normally will be performed by a Pest control Co. unless the Inspector is licensed and is willing to perform this service.

Answer: No
Explanation: This would be total cost if the inspector is pest certified by the dept of agriculture.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: This also requires its own License as well.

Answer: Yes
Explanation: separate professional