Frequently Asked Questions

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- Termite/Pest Inspections

- Sidewalk Inspections

- E3 Inspections (Exterior Elevated Elements) - Performed by our partner company: Winfield Construction Company (LIC #481163)

- SB-721 Inspections - Performed by our partner company: Winfield Construction Company (LIC #481163)

- Sb-326 Inspections - Performed by our partner company: Winfield Construction Company (LIC #481163)

Please see the individual tabs at the top of the page to schedule any of the above inspections.

Answer: Also called a termite inspection, this visual inspection is conducted by a state-licensed professional hired to look for signs of infestation or damage to a structure by wood-destroying pests. Pest inspectors look for: Wood-destroying pests, such as termites, carpenter ants, rot fungus and wood-infesting beetles. Evidence of pest activity, such as damaged wood, dead insects and termite tubes. Conducive conditions for pests, such as standing water, earth-to-wood contact and plumbing leaks The inspector will visually inspect accessible areas inside a home (including crawlspaces) and the exterior of the property. In areas where drywood termites are prevalent and in houses where there are no subfloor crawl spaces, the attic may be inspected from planked accessible areas. 

Answer: We inspect for all wood destroying pests and organisms, which include; Termites, beetles, fungus, rot decay, etc. The inspection report will include the inspectors' findings, recommendations and costs of any necessary repairs and/or treatments, if any. 

Answer: We will inspect all visible and accessible areas of the structure including any attached portions such as decks or garages. Any detached structures (sheds, garages, ADU's, etc.) can be inspected at an additional cost. Please note: We are not a home inspection company and we do not inspect the roof, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or any other issues that are not related to wood destroying pests or organisms. We do inspect the foundation, but only for wood destroying pests and organisms.  

Answer: ​A complete report is the report of an inspection of all visible and accessible portions of a structure.  A limited report is the report on only part of a structure. It will include a diagram of the area inspected and shall specifically indicate which portions of the structure were inspected with recommendation for further inspection of the entire structure and the name of the person or agency requesting a limited report.

Answer: ​We accept Zelle (send to our email with the property address in the notes section), credit cards over the phone or you may mail a check to our office location. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express over the phone up to $3,000. Any remaining balance can be sent through the mail with a check. 

Answer: All inspection fees are due on the day of the inspection, either prior to the inspection time or at the time of. Please see question above for forms of payment we accept. 

Answer: No! We unfortunately do not accept inspection fees to be paid through Escrow. We only accept Escrow payments for treatments/repairs performed from our inspection reports. 

Answer: ​We do not. However, we ask that if you do find that you need to cancel an inspection and/or work, please contact us a few days before the scheduled inspection/work so that we can fill that spot for our inspector and/or workers.

Answer: ​Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Marin County. 

Please contact us for inspection requests in other counties. 

Answer: ​Inspections are not required by the state - inspections are standard practice when selling a home and/or property. We recommend you have an inspection every 2-3 years whether it be for a real estate transaction, or just for your own maintenance purposes.

Answer: ​It is a good idea to have periodic inspections to protect your home and prevent larger problems down the road. Structural Pest inspections will identify current structural damage by fungus, termites, or wood boring beetles at all visible and accessible areas on the date of the inspection. Also identified on the report, are conditions likely to lead to future wood-destroying pest infestations such as excessive moisture, earth to wood contact, and faulty grade levels. Your home is safest with periodic inspections. 

Answer: A complete report is valid up to 4 months only.  After 4 months a new complete report is required. Most realtors will accept a report up to 6 months for a real estate transaction.