Subterranean Termites

In New York, Eastern Subterranean Termite infestations are common and it is important for home owners and home buyers to understand the devastating effects cause by these unwanted pests. Each year termite cause over $750 millions in damages, more than hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados and fires combine.

There are many different types of termites including but not limited to drywood termites, dampwood termites and subterranean termites. Subterranean termites are a common problem around the New York metro areas. Some locations are more prone to termite activities. Termites grow in colonies and expand rapidly.

Termite Inspections
Inspection of termite damage and infestations requires great experience as the process involves a visual inspection with a probing awl or screwdriver. We are a licensed and certified New York termite inspector with numerous termite inspections. Our service will discover if there are signs of termite activities. Termites are known to cause massive damage to homes within just months. Termites work around the clock even in the winter 24/7. A proper termite inspection is often mandatory for the closing of a property when there is mortgage involved. Termite inspections are often separate inspection service different from a general home inspection and cost over $150. At Inspect-Rite, we understand that sometimes this separate inspection service can cause confusion. We want to help our client every step along the way for their new homes, that's why we have integrated the termite inspection service with our every home inspection for value-added service. Turn over to our fees section for more information on our home inspection package.

So Is It Termites or Ants?
Usually the first signs of termite damage noted by home owners are when there are active termite swarmers around spring time when the weather is warmer with higher moisture levels in the air. Unfortunately when you see termite swarmers, it usually indicates that the termite colony has been occupying the structure for a good few years. But home owners sometime are often confused between swarming ants and swarming termites. They look similar in size and color and swarming also happens around the same time of the year. Termite swarmers have same sized wings with broad waist and straight antennae. If you suspect termite activities, it's best to give us a call today to schedule a professional termite inspection. Each termite inspection report will detail out the type of wood destroying insects along with the damage/infestations as observe.