TERMITE INSPECTION

ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION  will assist you by scheduling your Termite Inspection in conjunction with your Home Inspection.

ALL ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION AFFILIATES ARE LICENSED, INSURED, AND CERTIFIED.

ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION ENDORCES TERMINITE FOR ALL INSECT ISSUES.

TERMINITE (908-353-6938).

ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION  ensures that all inspections will be thorough and accurate.  Your Termite Inspection is conduced simultaneously with your Home Inspection - conducted by only the best at Terminite - the men I work with have at least 15 years construction experience.  Terminite arrives at the same time ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION conducts the Home Inspection.  Your report from Terminite will be forwarded to you approximately 1 day after the Home Inspection.  This is a separate report.

OVERVIEW

In most cases, be not alarmed by the existience of carpenter bees, carpenter ants, or termites.  In any wooded area throughout New Jersey, carpenter bees and carpenter ants are common - they exist around almost every home including my own - but once they are treated - they are eliminated.  Structural damage - if any - is usually limited - and can be rectified.

Termites are associated with rotting wood around the property.  Termites eat wood  - carpenter ants do not eat wood - they make chambers within the wood.  The solution is to remove moisture from the property - this includes removing all rotting logs from the property as well as ensuring that any wood members to the house structure are not exposed to continual moisture - usually the result of poor grading and/or mis-directed downspouts. 

For your information, a "Termite Report" is actually called a "(Wood Destroying Insect Report - Form NPMA-33)" for purposes of a real estate transaction.

ACADEMY HOME INSPECTION endorses only one company with respect to Termite Treatment and other Wood Destroying Insect Treatment -  due to their construction experience, reliability, and integrity - and that is Terminite. 

Terminite, Inc.

 48 Looker Street, Hillside, NJ  07205

Phone: 908-353-6938

Termites and other pests
Termites and other wood destroying insects such as carpenter ants can do damage to a home but consult an expert first.

How do I prevent termite infestation?

There are many steps you can take toward preventing infestation if you know what termites look for and take steps to make your home less attractive to them.

Termites are ground insects that look for habitats that provide food, moisture and shelter close to the ground. Any place where wood meets ground qualifies, especially if the soil in that area stays moist. Correcting this situation may require re-grading to separate soil from any wood around your home. Since mulch and many other landscaping materials cause the soil to remain moist, you should make sure to minimize mulching around your foundation. Some experts recommend mulching no closer than a foot from your home’s foundation. You should also stack your firewood away from your home, preferably by several feet. Make sure that gutters and downspouts are in good condition and keep moisture from accumulating. You should also make sure to eliminate any moisture problems in and around your home, especially in basements and crawlspaces.

You can also hire professional termite exterminators to apply chemical treatments that protect your home. Be sure to find out how long the treatments last. The chemicals on the market today generally protect your home for up to 5 years.

How do I know if my home has termites?

It takes an expert to detect hidden termite damage. General home inspections do not typically include a termite inspection. It is highly recommended that you get a termite inspection in addition to your general home inspection.

If you suspect your home may have termites or if you would just like the peace of mind a professional inspection can offer, please contact us. Our licensed, certified and insured affiliates perform thorough inspections for termites and other wood destroying organisms.