Wood Boring Insects

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Each year, wood-boring insects infest more than 500,000 homes in Massachusetts alone. As one of your most valuable financial investments, your home deserves vigilant protection against these destructive pests. Left untreated, wood-boring insects can cause extensive damage to structural elements and cherished wooden belongings.

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Identifying an infestation is just the first step—taking prompt and effective action is essential to prevent further harm. That’s why a Wood-Boring Insect (WBI) inspection is a vital component of the home inspection process for many homeowners.

If your home inspection included a WBI assessment, please refer to page 4 of your report to review the findings. Should any signs of insect activity be noted, it’s highly recommended that you contact a licensed exterminator promptly to address the issue. Additionally, a qualified carpenter should inspect the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage, estimate repair costs, and check for any hidden issues behind finished walls.

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Hi Dave,

I want to thank you for the home inspection you did for us at 144 Avis Ave. in Dracut MA. We did not get the house because the home owners did not want to split the cost of fixing that wall. I had gotten two estimates, one from a landscaper and one from a Mason. Both gave an estimate of $15,000.00, for which I am grateful for your inspection and pointing out the wall problem. It would of been an undue burden on us, not to mention I am also grateful about the radon testing also. I just got the results today and they came back at 7.5 and 8.4, so that would of been another expense. I do hope that when we find a new house that you will be able to do our home inspection. Your fee was a drop in the hat, to what it would of cost us to fix the wall and then the cost of venting the basement. My husband was also very impressed with your report and how well it was written. Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know what happened, and hopefully will be doing business with you again very soon.

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Jackie Sliney