If you’re looking to purchase a home, it’s important to understand the different types of inspections that are available to you. Each inspection provides unique insights into the condition of the home and can ultimately affect your decision to buy. Here’s some information about the three main types of home inspections. Wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection A WDO inspection specifically looks for pests that can damage wood like termites, carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles. Damage from these organisms can be extensive and costly to repair, so lenders often require a WDO inspection before they’ll provide financing for a home purchase. A pest inspector will look at both the interior and exterior of the home to identify signs of wood-destroying organisms. Pest inspection This inspection goes beyond wood-destroying organisms and includes a search for rodents, bats, and a wide variety of insects. These pests can pose health risks and may indicate other underlying issues with the property, such as breaches in the building envelope. A pest inspector will examine the home for signs of infestation like droppings, nesting materials and damage to structures or finishes. General home inspection This is a comprehensive examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. A general home inspection can uncover issues that may not be immediately apparent, such as electrical problems or plumbing issues. An inspector will check the condition of the roof; walls; ceilings; floors; windows; doors; and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to make sure everything is in working order.

The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections

Learn about the three essential types of pre-purchase home inspections and ensure a sound investment in your future home.

The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections by Sarah Miller

By Sarah Miller President of Armed Force Pest Control, Inc.&nbsp; Diamond Certified Expert Contributor

Video: How to Prevent Carpenter Ants


carpenter ants are known for their
ability to excavate tunnels in trees
when building their
galleries carpenter ants typically start
with a parent colony and a dead or weak
tree they then build satellite colonies
in the walls of the surrounding
structures this is when it becomes a
huge problem because now they have
entered your home and they cause damage
just like termites do even though they
don't eat the wood they still chew
through it to make their nests by by
being proactive and treating Trees close
to the structure annually you will
prevent problems from occurring and
structural damage from happening or
people being injured by Falling limbs or
a falling

tree

Video: The 3 Types of Pre-Purchase Home Inspections


it is critical when purchasing a home to
know the different types of inspections
that are available and what they
Encompass one is a wood destroying pest
inspection commonly called a wdo
inspection which looks for wood
destroying organisms only the second is
a pest inspection which will include
rodents bats insects or other pests the
third is a general home inspection which
focuses on the physical attributes of
the house and its components each of
these inspections provide different
valuable information lenders only
require a wood destroying organism
inspection for the sale or purchase of a
home but getting a pest inspection and a
general home inspection is advised
because of the valuable information that
they'll

provide

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