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Termite Letters (WDI Reports) in Kent County, DE

Buying or selling a home? We do WDI inspections and NPMA-33 termite letters for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. A termite letter is $175, and you usually get it within a day of the inspection.

What we do

A termite letter is a wood-destroying insect inspection report, usually written on the standard NPMA-33 form. You may also hear it called a WDI report or WDO report. Lenders often ask for one before closing. For VA loans, the VA requires wood-destroying insect information for homes in every part of Delaware. We inspect the accessible areas of the home for termites and other wood-destroying insects and fill out the report. It covers wood-destroying insects only, not rot or mold, and it shows conditions on the day of the inspection. The report itself isn't a warranty. Agents, call us with the address and closing date.

What does a termite letter cover?

Here's what's in the report and what isn't.

  • Covers termites and other wood-destroying insects, and signs of their damage.
  • Covers the accessible areas of the home, as of the inspection date.
  • Doesn't cover rot, mold, or areas we can't get to.
  • Isn't a warranty on its own.

What if we find termites?

We'll walk you through treatment and give you a quote. Our termite treatments come with a 1-year termite warranty. After the first year, you can keep it active with a yearly inspection and renewal fee. If you sell the house, the termite warranty transfers to the new owner.

How we treat it

  • WDI inspection

    We check accessible areas of the home for termites and other wood-destroying insects and their damage.

  • NPMA-33 report

    We complete the standard NPMA-33 form that lenders and agents expect.

  • Treatment if needed

    If we find active termites, we'll walk you through treatment and give you a quote.

What to expect

  • 1. Schedule

    Call us with the property address, your closing date, and who needs the report.

  • 2. Inspect

    We inspect the accessible areas of the home for wood-destroying insects and damage.

  • 3. Report

    We complete the NPMA-33 report showing what we found on the inspection date.

How to get ready

  • Have the property address, closing date, and who should get the report ready when you call.
  • Make sure someone can let us in, like the seller or the listing agent.
  • Clear stored items away from foundation walls in the garage and basement so we can see them.
  • Make sure we can get to the crawl space door, if the house has one.

Common questions

How much is a termite letter?

$175.

How fast do I get the letter?

Usually within a day of the inspection.

Does a VA loan need a termite letter in Delaware?

Yes. The VA requires wood-destroying insect information for VA-financed homes everywhere in Delaware. Other lenders often ask for it too.

Is a termite letter required by Delaware law?

We aren't aware of a Delaware law that requires one. The requirement usually comes from the lender, like the VA.

Is this the same as a home inspection?

No. A home inspector looks at the whole house. We look only for wood-destroying insects.

How fast can I get my report?

Call us to schedule, and let us know your closing date.

What does the report cover?

Wood-destroying insects in the accessible areas of the home, as of the inspection date. It doesn't cover rot or mold, and it isn't a warranty.

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