Can home inspectors or pest control companies always find termite infestations and damage when they do an inspection?
A. No. Termite infestations are difficult to find if the termites travel vertically through hollow blocks, between the cracks in foundations and behind finished basement walls. Pest control companies cannot be held liable for damage and infestations if they cannot gain access to infested areas. House To Home Inspections Inspects ALL accessible areas on the exterior and interior of the home. Q. The next-door neighbor has termites and is going to have his house treated. I’ve been told that the termites will attack my house next. Should my house also be treated? A. Termites move randomly through the soil searching for a source of food (wood). They do not have the ability to know exactly where your house is. So, if your next-door neighbor treats his home for termites, your house isn’t automatically the termites’ next lunch. No, your house does not need to be treated; but, if there are active termite infestations in your neighborhood, it is a good idea to have it inspected. Continue to keep
