Moving into a new house is an adventure, one that likely involves more paperwork and acronyms than you anticipated. A WDI real estate inspection is an essential step in buying, selling or refinancing a home. One of these inspections can save you thousands of dollars in repairs. Here is what you can expect from a WDI inspection:

What is a WDI?

A WDI is a wood-destroying insect. Chances are, you have heard of the notorious termites, widely known to cause billions of dollars in damage every year. Other examples of wood-destroying insects include wood-boring beetles, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. 

What is a WDI Inspection?

During a WDI inspection, our pest control professionals will take a look at a home’s accessible areas for signs of insect damage. We note these signs and the exact locations in a WDI report, which reflects the condition at the time of the inspection. Depending on the severity, we may recommend a treatment plan. We also check for signs of previous WDI treatments and how well they worked. 

Why Get a WDI Inspection?

Simply put, you may need to have a WDI inspection performed. Certain lenders require these types of inspections when you buy, sell or refinance a home. Spending the money on an inspection now can save you thousands of dollars in future repairs, so it is a worthwhile investment whether or not it is required. 

How Do I Get a WDI Inspection?

For a free, no obligation real estate inspection quote, give Pro-Staff a call at 515-279-7378 or contact us online. We recommend follow up inspections once a year so you can catch an infestation before it spreads too far.