Wood Boring Insects

Wood-boring insects infest over 500,000 Massachusetts homes each year. Your home is one of your most significant financial investments, and protecting it from these destructive pests should be a top priority. If left unchecked, wood-boring insects can systematically damage your home and any valuable wooden objects inside. Discovering an infestation requires careful consideration of the steps needed to prevent further damage. A Wood-Boring Insect (WBI) inspection is a critical part of the home inspection process for many homeowners. If your home inspection included a WBI assessment, please review the WBI report (found on page 4 of your home inspection report) to determine whether evidence of insect activity was detected. If any signs of infestation were noted, I strongly recommend contacting a professional exterminator for treatment as soon as possible. Additionally, a licensed carpenter should evaluate the affected areas, estimate repair costs, and determine if hidden damage exists behind finished walls.

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Hi Dave,

I just wanted to write and thank you very much for doing our inspection today. You really took an awful lot of extra time to explain things to us. It was a huge help and by far my favorite part of this whole home-buying process. In addition to drawing our attention to the major projects that need to be undertaken right away or in the near future, I was glad that you were also so thorough as to point out smaller things and provide suggestions for fixes that we'd be able to do ourselves. Thanks again for all your effort. I'm finding your "Know Your Home" book a great source of information along with your report. I'll no doubt have some questions for you at some point and really appreciate your willingness to answer them. Have a great rest of your weekend!

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Sean