Pathetic Termite Inspectors

[Brian C. Hoagland]

Having done over 10,000 inspections for wood destroying insect infestation I have this kernal of wisdom to impart. They aren't worth it. The pest control professionals have far more to gain in assumming the outrageous liablility involved in these inspections than the inspection fee. This is what is called a loss leader in advertising terms. By getting the inspection and having the opportunity to meet the client and future customer they can justify a low cost for the inspection. Since termite damage which is totally concealed can easily be more expensive to repair than demolition and reconstruction why would anyone want to assume the added liability for...what an extra $40-$75 bucks. It's nuts. Find a good inspector in your area and make an arraingment where you reccommend each other, it will probably be more beneficial financially in the long run. Just thought about and decided to add that in several years(in the past ten) I have found over 1 million dollars in termite damage every year in homes under warrantees that I inspected. Some of this was pure negligence because in every case the framing within the wall should have been examined and the transaction went through without that recommendation.

[Tab M. Wilcox]

Guess what? Ran into this same guy again. This time he missed all kinds of indicators that a very serious infestation was in place. I have never seen a mud tunnel completely cover the top of a railroad tie. We even observed live insects in the back yard. He almost missed these things!! Happy Thanksgiving and thanks to all that took the time to reply!!

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by Tab M. Wilcox

Guess what? Ran into this same guy again. This time he missed all kinds of indicators that a very serious infestation was in place. I have never seen a mud tunnel completely cover the top of a railroad tie. We even observed live insects in the back yard. He almost missed these things!! Happy Thanksgiving and thanks to all that took the time to reply!!

Wow Tab,

I've never seen a termite cake that big. Amazing....

Can you send me those pics in high resolution?
davevalley@comcast.net