What is a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection (WDI)?
A WDI Inspection is also commonly called a “Termite Inspection”. A Wood Destroying Inspection is an inspection of a structure for visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms. Usually this means subterranean or dry wood termites and carpenter ants but will also cover wood destroying beetles and carpenter bees. It will look for evidence of past infestations and damage. The inspection will point out conditions that could lead to infestation or support hidden infestation. These include firewood and other debris stored against the home, wood siding contact with the soil, and grade, which does not slope away from the foundation. A WDI inspection report is provided when a home or other structure is being sold and the mortgage lender or buyer requires the inspection as part of the transaction. What does a “clear” report mean? A “clear” report means that there was no evidence of wood destroying organisms infestation or damage visible and accessible t
