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Termite & WDI Inspection
Wood-destroying insect report for purchase, lending, or peace of mind.
- Texas-licensed (TREC)
- Beyond the TREC minimum
- Reports the same day
Termites feed on wood, which makes them a structural threat rather than a nuisance. Our wood-destroying insect inspection identifies active and prior activity, other wood-destroying insects, and the conditions that invite them, and it produces the official Texas Wood Destroying Insect Report lenders ask for. From $119.
What we check
- Active and prior termite activity
- Other wood-destroying insects
- Conducive conditions: moisture, wood-to-soil contact
- Visible structural damage
- The WDI report lenders accept
We do not sell the treatment
1st Rate inspects and reports. We sell no termite treatment and no annual protection plan, so a clean report costs us nothing. Most companies advertising Houston termite inspections sell the treatment the inspection recommends.
The report lenders ask for
The Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, the state's form T-5, is the document lenders, agents, and title companies recognise by name. A general home inspection report does not replace it.
One visit, one price
Add it to your home inspection and it is $119 either way, with one appointment and one trip. Most buyers book the two together rather than arranging a separate pest-company visit.
Add-on services are quoted separately.
See what you get
A photo-rich report you can act on
Every inspection ends in a plain-language report with a photo at each finding, delivered the same day, in time for your option period.
Request a sample reportWhether you need one, and what it is
- Does a home inspection include a termite inspection?
- No. A standard home inspection notes visible damage it happens to see, but a wood-destroying insect inspection is a separate service with its own report. You can add it to the same visit, which is what most buyers do, so there is one appointment and one trip.
- Do I need a termite inspection when buying a house in the Houston area?
- It is worth it on almost any Gulf Coast home. The warm, humid climate suits wood-destroying insects, and framing damage is expensive and invisible from inside. A new build is no protection: the Texas Department of Agriculture records termites found in buildings four days after construction. Inspect during your option period, while findings are still the seller's problem.
- What are the signs of termites in a house?
- Two kinds matter here. Subterranean termites leave mud shelter tubes on foundation walls, piers, plumbing, and chimneys, and often appear when they swarm in spring. Drywood termites leave surface blisters on wood, discarded wings, and piles of waste resembling sawdust. Termites work from the inside out, so much activity stays hidden.
- What is a WDI report?
- WDI stands for wood-destroying insect. In Texas the document is the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form T-5, issued under Texas Department of Agriculture rules. It records active and previous activity, visible damage, and conducive conditions. Lenders, agents, and title companies recognise this form by name, which is why a general inspection report does not substitute for it.
Lenders, cost, and who pays
- Is a termite inspection required for a VA or FHA loan?
- Lenders frequently require a WDI report on Texas purchases, and it is routine on VA loans. The exact requirement depends on your loan type, lender, and county, and the rules change, so confirm with your lender before booking. We provide the standard WDI report lenders accept.
- How much does a termite inspection cost?
- A termite and WDI inspection starts at $119 for homes up to 3,000 square feet and is priced by square footage above that. Use the instant estimate on our home page for your size. It costs the same whether you book it alone or alongside your home inspection.
- Are termite inspections free?
- Many Houston companies advertise a free termite inspection. Those companies sell termite treatment, and the free visit is the first step in a treatment plan. Ours costs $119 because finding nothing is an acceptable outcome for us. If a lender needs the official WDI report, ask whether the free visit includes it.
- Who pays for the termite inspection, the buyer or the seller?
- In Texas the purchase contract decides, and in practice the buyer usually pays, because the buyer orders the inspection during the option period. Sellers sometimes agree to cover it as a concession. VA loans have their own rule on this and it has changed, so ask your lender before you book.
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