The excitement of buying a new home and the desire to save money can lead the potential homeowner down a dark, crumbling drywall road. Some people think that a pest inspection is an unnecessary and costly step in the home buying process, especially if neighboring houses don't have a problem or the owner swears upon the sanctity of their mother's grave that there are no bug problems. However, I believe that it is a lot more costly to pay to evict two million tiny squatters and repair the damage they cost you.

Some people are of the opinion that pests only infest lower-quality houses and condos, but this is fallacious in the extreme. Any residence can serve as a cafeteria for wood-destroying organisms. And, if you're paying several hundred thousands of dollars more than the homes you would think would be more prey to this kind of problem, doesn't it make sense to make sure that money is well invested in a solid structure?

Before you invite a pest inspector to look over your future domicile, it's wise to ask them questions, check out their references and check their licensing. Licensing can vary from state to state, so be aware of the laws of your area. During the inspection, the inspector should be willing to answer your questions and point out problem areas. You should get a full report and an estimate of the standard that the home meets.

Keep in mind that a pest inspector is not Superman; X-ray vision is beyond them. They cannot guarantee that your future residence is free of pests; just that it appears free. Many recommend regular inspections, to catch problems before they become a serious threat to the soundness and equity of your house.

Similar resources are available online and many potential customers consider them to be extremely useful. A pre-purchase building/pest inspection can offer valuable information regarding the current state of the property you are interested in. Keep that in mind.

As it was already explained, a building inspection covers different parts of the property and systems. The list includes: doors, windows, wall and ceiling surfaces, kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilet. The plumbing, electrical and roof (frame, cover and drainage) will be inspected as well. The external wall surface and subfloor area are also subjected to inspection. Pest inspection refers to potential termite infestation and the damage resulted on different parts of the property. Both of these official examinations are needed whenever someone wants to purchase a property.

As for pest inspector, they analyze all the problems caused by: rats, ants, termites and mice. The inspector you choose will locate the pests that destroy wood, fungi and indicate all the conditions that have led to these problems in the first place (humidity, excessive temperature, unknown sources of water). Termites remain an important issue when it comes to pest infestation and they are quickly identified through a professional inspection.