Do I Need a Termite Inspection Before Moving Into My New Brentwood Home

Have you ever bought a car that ended up being a lemon? Well, as frustrating as that can be, there is nothing worse than buying a home that is a lemon. A home purchase is one of the biggest purchases a family can make. If you buy a home that has termite damage or an active termite infestation, you could be walking into a money pit that can put a serious strain on everyone in your family.
 
How bad are termites in Brentwood? Are they really something you should worry about? There are a few types of termite in the United States. Of them all, subterranean termites are the most destructive. Subterranean termites cost U.S. property owners billions of dollars every year. The cost of damage caused by all other types of termite is in the hundreds of millions. Guess what type of termite we have in Brentwood? Yup, subterranean termites.
 
One of the things that makes subterranean termites so destructive is that they are incredibly sneaky. They come up from the ground to feed on the inside of the wood of homes and rarely expose themselves to the light. So you may be buying your home from the nicest people on earth, and they may swear that the home doesn’t have termites, but you can’t take their word for it. They may believe they are telling the truth, but that doesn’t mean the home isn’t infested. Most homeowners are not equipped to detect these sneaky pests. And once the papers are signed, those termites become your problem. There are few people nice enough to pay for termite damage after the sale of a home.
 
You can protect yourself from the dangers of Tennessee termites by having your new Brentwood home checked by a licensed and trusted termite control professional and by having a wood-destroying organism (WDO) report filled out. This report will give you the information you need to make a sound purchase. We also highly recommend investing in annual termite inspections or, even better, ongoing termite protection. If you have questions about these, we can help you get the answers you need. All-American Pest Control is a trusted termite control provider in Brentwood and in Middle Tennessee with a long list of credentials, awards, and positive reviews on social media. Let our highly trained and educated service team members make sure your investment is protected from these damaging pests. We’re always here to help.