If you live in Florida, then you are well aware of the threat and damage that a termite infestation can cause. Termite infestation can cause severe structural damage to your home and can even bring it to the ground!
Termite infestation is not only a major inconvenience, the high cost of treatment and restoration required for repair can quickly take your savings. It is common for homeowners with a termite infestation to pay out thousands of dollars for specialized treatments only to find the termites have a possibility of returning.
Is it a wise idea to consider even buying a home without first checking for termite activity? Some people would not even consider it, and smart enough to stay far from a house with termite damage; whereas, some investors might see it as a possible negotiation tool to cut down the offer on that property.
A homeowner does not want bugs and insects turning up, so take the time to request an inspector perform a walkthrough before moving forward with the purchase of the home.
If you already own the home, take preventative action to make sure infestation does not happen. In most cases, treatment is successful and preventative measures eradicate the problem from returning. There are a few extreme cases though when it is untreatable.
If you are considering purchasing a home that has had termite infestation and damage issues in the past, then look to hire a home inspection company. Hire a company offering termite inspection as part of the service. It’s important for you to know if the termite issue has been resolved, or if the problem is going to be ongoing with the problem resurfacing every couple of months.
As mentioned above, termite infestations are treatable. Repairs to the damage can be sorted out quickly with a licensed and certified contractor. Make sure that once your termite problem has been treated you get a regular termite inspection service carried out. This will help you catch any problems or termite activity before they put you out of pocket again, or worse out of your home.
