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Termite and WDO inspection in Detroit: what to expect
A termite and wood destroying organism (WDO) inspection in Detroit checks a house for termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles and the damage they leave. Some lenders ask for a WDO report on certain loans, and many buyers add one to a home inspection.
Eastern subterranean termites are active in Southeast Michigan, and carpenter ants are common in homes with damp wood. Older homes in Detroit, Dearborn, Redford and Grosse Pointe with wood in contact with soil, porch framing, basement sill plates and damp crawl spaces deserve a close look. Inspectors look for mud tubes, damaged wood, frass and moisture conditions that attract insects.
The report notes visible evidence, conditions conducive to infestation and areas that could not be inspected. If activity is found, compare termite treatment pros, or bundle with a buyer home inspection from home inspectors in Detroit.
What a proper job includes
- Inspection of foundation, sill plates, framing and accessible wood
- Search for mud tubes, frass, damaged wood and live insects
- Moisture conditions that attract termites and carpenter ants
- Exterior check of wood to soil contact and grading
- Notes on inaccessible areas
- A written WDO report in the format your lender requests
What drives the price
- Size of the home and foundation type
- Lender-specific report forms
- Crawl spaces and finished basements
- Detached garages and outbuildings
- Bundling with a home inspection
- Treatment quotes if activity is found
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Licensing and standards in Michigan
Termite work falls under the MDARD certification category 7B Wood Destroying Pest Management. A company that applies pesticides for hire must hold a Pesticide Application Business License from MDARD, and applicators must be certified or registered. Ask whether the inspector who signs your report holds 7B certification.
Michigan does not currently issue a state license for home inspectors, so credentials come from training and membership in a national association such as ASHI or InterNACHI, which publish standards of practice.
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How to compare quotes
- Ask whether the report is on the form your lender requires.
- Ask whether the inspector holds MDARD 7B certification.
- Keep the inspection independent from treatment sales if possible.
- Request photos of any evidence found.
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