Wood-destroying organisms can cause serious damage long before the problem becomes obvious. Termites, wood-decay fungi, powderpost beetles, and other organisms can affect framing, subfloors, trim, decks, crawlspaces, and other wood components throughout a property. Because much of this damage can occur in concealed or hard-to-access areas, a visual check by a trained professional can provide important information before a purchase, sale, or major repair decision.

A WDO inspection focuses on visible evidence of active or previous infestation, wood damage, moisture conditions, and areas that may be conducive to future problems. This may include checking accessible portions of the structure, looking for mud tubes, damaged wood, fungal decay, moisture issues, wood-to-ground contact, and other warning signs. While no inspection can see inside every wall or hidden cavity, a professional WDO inspection helps identify conditions that should not be ignored.