Transaction Timeline Coordination
We schedule inspections within 48-72 hours of request and deliver reports within 24 hours for residential properties. Digital distribution reaches all parties simultaneously—buyers, sellers, agents, brokers, attorneys—eliminating communication delays that threaten closing dates. When inspections reveal infestations, we provide immediate treatment proposals with scope, timeline, and cost estimates, allowing sellers to authorize work quickly and satisfy buyer demands for elimination before ownership transfer.
Jacksonville's Termite Challenges
Northeast Florida's termite pressure varies significantly across neighborhoods. Historic districts like Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco face elevated risk from aggressive Formosan termite colonies that form larger populations and consume wood faster than native species. These neighborhoods contain wood-frame structures with crawlspace access and pier-and-beam foundations where wood-to-soil contact facilitates termite entry. Mature oak canopies allow termites to access roofs directly, bypassing soil barriers.
Coastal properties in Jacksonville Beach and Ponte Vedra experience moisture intrusion from salt air and elevated humidity. Poor crawlspace ventilation in elevated construction accelerates wood decay fungi that damages structural members and creates softened wood termites prefer. Our coastal inspections emphasize moisture assessment and fungal identification.
New construction in Nocatee and St. Johns County presents different challenges. Slab-on-grade foundations eliminate crawlspace access, making termite entry through expansion joints and plumbing penetrations invisible until damage becomes extensive. Construction gaps around utility penetrations and settling foundations create entry points requiring careful exterior examination.
FAQs
How quickly can you complete WDO inspections for Jacksonville real estate closings?
We schedule inspections within 48-72 hours of request and deliver completed Form 13645 reports within 24 hours for standard residential properties. This timeline accommodates the typical 10-15 day inspection period most purchase agreements allow. We coordinate directly with real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and closing attorneys to ensure inspections occur within contract deadlines. When inspections reveal active infestations requiring treatment, we provide immediate proposals outlining elimination protocols, timelines, and costs so sellers can authorize work without delaying closings.
What happens if the WDO inspection finds termites in our home?
Active termite infestations require professional treatment before we can issue protective bonds. We provide detailed treatment proposals including elimination method recommendations, timeline estimates, and cost projections. Most purchase contracts obligate sellers to treat active infestations at their expense before closing. After treatment achieves elimination, we conduct verification inspections and issue renewable termite bonds offering ongoing coverage. These bonds transfer to new owners during property sales, protecting continuous coverage that preserves property value and provides buyers assurance against immediate post-purchase termite discoveries.
Do WDO inspections check for water damage and mold in Jacksonville Beach properties?
WDO inspections specifically examine wood-destroying organisms—termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and wood decay fungi. We document moisture conditions and wood decay fungi because they attract termites and compromise structural integrity. However, comprehensive mold assessments and general water damage evaluations fall outside WDO inspection scope. We note visible moisture problems and fungal growth in our reports as conducive conditions, but properties requiring detailed mold testing need separate environmental assessments. Our inspections focus on organisms directly affecting wood structural members rather than general environmental quality concerns.
How much do WDO inspections cost for real estate transactions?
We provide free estimates for all WDO inspection services. Inspection costs vary based on property size, accessibility challenges, and structure complexity. Standard residential properties typically receive straightforward pricing, while larger homes, properties with extensive crawlspace areas, or structures with limited access to critical inspection zones may require adjusted pricing. We provide upfront cost estimates before scheduling inspections, eliminating surprises. Additional costs arise only when inspections reveal active infestations requiring treatment, at which point we provide separate treatment proposals with detailed scope and pricing for remediation work.
Can I use a WDO inspection from six months ago for my home sale?
Most mortgage lenders and purchase contracts require WDO inspections conducted within 30-90 days of closing dates. Inspections older than this window typically do not satisfy lender underwriting requirements because termite activity, wood decay, and structural conditions change over time. Properties may develop new infestations or moisture problems between inspection dates and closings. We recommend scheduling WDO inspections after purchase agreements are executed to ensure reports remain current throughout transaction periods. If previous inspections exist, we can discuss whether they meet your specific transaction requirements, but fresh inspections typically prove necessary for closing approval.
Contact The Pest Company Today
The Pest Company conducts WDO inspections that satisfy Florida's regulatory requirements while protecting financial interests of buyers, sellers, and lenders. Our licensed inspectors examine structural components thoroughly, document findings accurately on required forms, and deliver reports within compressed transaction timelines.
Properties throughout Jacksonville face distinct termite pressures based on construction methods, housing age, and environmental factors. Our inspection approach accounts for these variations—examining historic homes for Formosan termite activity, assessing coastal properties for moisture-related decay, and evaluating new construction for settling gaps permitting termite entry.
Complete our online form to reach out or call us at (904) 552-3962 to schedule your WDO inspection in Jacksonville coordinated with your transaction timeline.
