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PEST & REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS Brochure on what home buyers and real-estate agents should know about home inspections List of WSDA Licensed Structural Pest Inspectors
Links to code Agencies and Associations Bugaboo Pest Control LLC is licensed to perform pest and dry rot inspections, termite inspections, for conventional and FHA/VA. Feel free to check out our credentials. However, there are many qualified home inspectors in our area to choose from. FHA VA CONVENTIONAL WHAT DOES A FULL HOUSE INSPECTION INCLUDE? A full house inspection reviews and evaluates the overall condition of the home. It includes information about the building site, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, fences, drainage, gutters, siding, and roofing. It also contains information about the pluming, heating system and or central air conditioning system, electrical systems, attic, and visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows doors; foundation, basement, and more. When requested, evaluation of the water system can be included. But remember an inspection is not a guarantee of certification on anything. It is nothing more than an evaluation based on an opinion. A full house inspection should include a WDO / Pest & Dry rot report. If it does not, it's not complete. Be sure to ask in advance if your inspector is legally qualified to do so. Of course, a home inspection also points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape. After the inspection, you will have a much clearer understanding of the house you are about to purchase. HOME SELLERS: If you are already a home owner, a home inspection may be used to identify problems in the making and to learn preventive measures which might avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, you may wish to have an inspection prior to placing your home on the market. This will give you a better understanding of conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector, and an opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better selling condition. Inspection fees vary among inspections companies. For a typical one-family house our company charges in the neighborhood of around $ 250.00, depending upon the size of the house, particular features of the house, its age, and possible additional services, such as septic, well, or radon testing. It is a good idea to check local prices among varies companies before you choose. However, do not let cost be the only factor in deciding whether or not to have a home inspection, or in the selection of your home inspector. The knowledge gained from an inspection is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector's qualifications, including experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration. Many inspectors belong to trade associations that subscribe to a code of ethics and require testing and training standards. Many home owners have experience in the building trades and probably have a pretty good idea of the condition of their home. However even the most experienced home owner lacks the knowledge and expertise of a professional home inspector who has inspected hundreds, perhaps thousands, of homes in his or her career. An inspector is familiar with the many elements of home construction, their proper installation and maintenance. He or she understands how the homes systems and components are intended to function together, as well as how and why they fail. Above all, most buyers find it very difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the house they really want and this may affect their judgment. For the most accurate information it is best to obtain an impartial third-party opinion by an expert in the field of home inspection. In fact most lending institution and interested parities insist on a third party opinion to complete a transaction. No. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, or a municipal inspection, which verifies local code compliance. A home inspector therefore will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what may need major repair or replacement. It is not a guarantee of anything. It is simply an evaluation based on an opinion. HOW DO I FIND A HOME INSPECTOR? The names of local inspectors can be found in the Yellow Pages "Building Inspection Services" or "Home Inspection Service." Real estate agents are also generally familiar with the service and should be able to provide you with a list of names from which to choose. While we would be most pleased to be your home inspector, in all honesty, checking with people who have used a home inspector and have been satisfied with their services is a reliable source. The inspector's qualifications, including experience, training, and professional affiliations, should be the most important consideration. Many inspectors belong to trade associations that subscribe to a code of ethics and require testing and training standards. WHEN SHALL I CALL FOR A HOME INSPECTION? If you are buying a home contacting a home inspector right after the contract or purchase agreement has been signed is the time to start. However, before you sign, be sure that there is an inspection clause in the sales contract, making your final purchase obligation contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This clause should specify the terms to which both the buyer and seller are obligated. Having a real estate agent, or better yet an attorney, representing you in this matter can prove to be very wise. DO I NEED TO BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION? No, but it is a very good idea. If you are there you will be able to observe the inspector and ask questions directly, as you learn about the condition of the home, how its systems work, and how to maintain it. You will also find the written report easier to understand if you've seen the property first-hand through the inspector's eyes. WHAT IF THE REPORT REVEALS PROBLEMS WITH THE HOUSE? No house is perfect. If the inspector identifies problems on a house you are thinking of buying it doesn't necessarily mean you should back out. It simply indicates things that you should know in advance what to expect. A seller may adjust the purchase price or make repairs if major problems are found. If your budget is tight, or if you don't wish to become involved in future repair work, this information will be extremely important to you. As a seller, that last thing you want after you sell your home, is to have a dissatisfied purchaser accuse you of not revealing pertinent information. The peace of mind and the avoiding legal problems later is well worth the time and money spent for a full house inspection. WDO / PEST AND DRY ROT INSPECTIONS
The term Pest and Dry rot inspections is kind of a misnomer. The word dry-rot, especially in wet climates like Washington state, does not adequately describe what an inspector is supposed to inspect. Sometimes people use the "Termite inspection". This too can be misleading since termites are only one aspect of a WDO. WDO refers to all organisms (animal or plant) that destroy wood. See WOOD DECAY , CARPENTER ANTS, WOOD BORING BEETLES What is a WDO "pest and dry rot" inspection? A WDO inspection report" is an written inspection to observe indications that may determine if there are structural pests or wood destroying organisms present. Each report addresses specific questions pertaining to pest and wood rot conditions. However one should know that It is not a guarantee of any nature. It is only an observation and opinion of a experienced person. Sometimes. More and more lending institutions are requiring inspections depending upon the age and circumstances of the loan. If you are buying or refinancing talk to your lending institutions about this requirement right away to safe needless hassles at the last moment. Sometimes appraisers will observe questionable conditions and request inspections in order to satisfy their concerns. Who pays; the buyer or seller? There is no set rule on this matter. This can be negotiated at the time of the offer. Who qualifies as an inspector? The State of Washington and Oregon both require that persons conducting WDO / "pest and dry rot" inspections to be licensed with the Department of Agriculture. In order to obtain this license a person must meet a number of requirements including passing specific state examines in this category as well as providing adequate insurance coverage. Check to see that their license is current and on file. What kind of pests and conditions are they looking for? Primarily inspectors are looking for indications structural pests such as termites, carpenter ants, or powder post beetles. Essentially anything that can adversely affect wood whether it be animal, mineral or plant life will be noted as well as conditions that promote such. Inspectors in this field are attempting to determine if the structure may potentially be susceptible to any kind of wood destroying organisms or conditions that lend themselves to such. This may include poor ventilation in the crawl space, lacking a vapor barrier in the crawl space, faulty rain gutters or down spouts, etc. If I get a pest and dry rot inspection does it mean my home will be free from such? No. most inspection reports have clauses that state very emphatically that this is just an opinion of what was observed at the time of the inspection. Most areas are not visible to the inspector such as inside walls, under floor covering etc. He can only use his better judgment based on his experience and knowledge. His has no magic wand or x-ray equipment to see things that are not visible. However due to his experience and knowledge he may be able to discern things that would not be readily observable to other persons. Information and knowledge are prerequisites to discernment and wisdom. If you are making the largest dollar amount purchase in you life you need all the knowledge and information you can get. A full home inspection is a valuable tool. While it is not insurance or a guarantee, it is valuable knowledge that you need to help you make wise decisions about your purchase. In terms of satisfying legal requirements it may not be needed. Your lending institution may however specify what you need to qualify for your loan. However bare in mind they may only request minimum requirements that may not satisfy what you really need. A pest and dry rot inspection does not address many areas of the home. |
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As of July 1, 2000