The Importance of a Pest Inspection

The excitement of purchasing a new home and the desire to save a few dollars can lead a homeowner down a costly path. Some think that a pest inspection is a costly and unnecessary step to take when purchasing a home, particularly if homes in the surrounding area don't have a pest infestation problem or the homeowner testifies that the property is pest free. However it can turn out to be a costly and difficult process to remove the millions of pests that could potentially be residing in a property.

It is also believed by some that pests only infest low quality homes, however this is not the case. Any property can serve as a breeding ground for millions of wood-destroying pests and the cost of having a pest inspection carried out pales in significance to the cost of having pests removed down the track.

Often referred to as a termite inspection, due to the fact that termites are the most commonly known of the pests that are likely to infest a property, a pest inspection will identify many different types of wood loving pests. Different pests leave different types of evidence that an experienced pest inspector will be able to identify. 

A pest inspection should be part of the process of purchasing a home and your offer should be subject to a satisfactory pest inspection. Sometimes pests can be eradicated with a small treatment of chemicals, however if the structure of the house bears significant damage a pest inspection will identify this and allow you to make a wise judgement concerning the property.

A professional pest inspector will take thier time to inspect your home in detail. Many pests leave hard to spot signs and a well trained pest inspector will inspect many areas of a property including out of the way areas for the tell tale signs of pest infestation.

You should feel free to ask questions of the inspector, and upon conclusion of the inspection you should receive a full report giving you a estimate of the condition of the property.