Know the condition of wood‑destroying pests before you buy or sell. Our WDO and termite inspections give buyers, sellers, and real estate agents clear, third‑party information on potential pest issues that could affect your home’s structure.
Termites and other wood‑destroying organisms can silently damage structural wood, framing, and other components of a home. In many real estate transactions—especially when using a VA loan—lenders will request a wood‑destroying insect inspection to assess the presence of termites and similar pests. These inspections look for signs of past or current infestation and conditions that could lead to future issues.
We perform a thorough visual evaluation of accessible wood elements including crawlspaces, basements, attics, and exterior foundations to identify evidence of termites, carpenter ants, wood‑boring beetles, or related organisms.
Our reports include clear findings and the standardized NPMA‑33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report for transactions that require it, giving you the information lenders and buyers need.
Wood‑destroying organisms often go unnoticed until damage is significant. Our inspections help you uncover issues early, giving you leverage in negotiations and peace of mind in your purchase or sale process.
In some regions, including parts of Wisconsin, VA loans may require a WDO report as part of the closing process, and the NPMA‑33 form is the accepted standard if so. Even when not required, a termite inspection can reveal hidden issues that affect structural integrity and future costs.
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Matt was incredibly thorough, experienced, and took all my first time homeowner questions in stride. I appreciate the full report with priority labeling, saying what is a big issue vs not. Absolutely worth the money and peace of mind to know what issues are lurking in an older home. Matt went above and beyond to crawl in the attic, poke around in the basement, etc.
Laura Simonson3 days ago
Tyler was very helpful, professional and thorough during the home inspection he did with me
Maxwell Lanier8 days ago
This was our first home buying experience and HomeStart was extremely helpful. They were thourgh and professional. Insightful and pointed out every future need me we might have with the home.
Christopher Carrano9 days ago
Very respectful and through. I am not handy so I’m honestly kind of used to people talking down to me when I don’t understand something home-repair wise, but Alan was very patient and answered all my questions as best he could. I also got a nifty manual for being a first time home buyer
Ru Olson11 days ago
Kyle did a septic inspection for my client's new home. He was efficient, and thoughtful explaining everything during the inspection. He handled all questions with quick and great answers. Kyle and his team at HomeStart will always be my go to inspection company. The best in the business.
Robert Poe12 days ago
HomeStart is excellent. They are thorough and easy to work with. We had a great experience and appreciated all the time spent explaining the report. Thank you 😊
Teresa Foley14 days ago
Tyler and Alan were great explaining every detail of the inspection to my client. Not only that, they were also fun to work with! Thank you
Carlos Alvarado18 days ago
Great company and easy to work with!
Destiny G24 days ago
Matt Luebke did a fantastic job! When he explained the report, he was clear and made sure that we understood everything. As a first time homebuyers we didn’t know what to expect, but Matt made sure to explain everything. He is clearly an experienced professional who truly cares about his job and customers.
Sarah (Varah5678)25 days ago
Kyle was very professional and thorough on his inspection. Would definitely work with him again!
Vaughn Lueker30 days ago
We’re the largest inspection company in the area because clients and agents trust the quality of our work. Growth isn’t our goal — delivering the best inspections is, and the rest follows.
Our same-day inspection reports are a big reason we’re the largest inspection company in the area. Fast turnaround matters, but accuracy and clarity are why clients keep choosing us.
All of our inspections are performed by licensed, trained, full-time professionals. Their expertise and dedication ensure every inspection is thorough and reliable. This isn't a side gig.