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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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 Foley2 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 Alvarado6 days ago
Great company and easy to work with!
Destiny G12 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)13 days ago
Kyle was very professional and thorough on his inspection. Would definitely work with him again!
Vaughn Lueker18 days ago
Everyone on their team has been great to work with on my new home purchase and inspections. I had a great detailed report, the inspectors worked with me all my concerns. They are extremely responsive and considerate.
Weston Herlache19 days ago
Had an inspection done a few months ago on a home by Matt. Inspection report seemed thorough and was explained well by Matt during the walkthrough.
Steve O Malley21 days ago
We are new to the whole home buying game, and our inspector, Kyle Jensen, gave us a complete play by play of what was potentially a problem, a definite problem, and what to do should the builder not opt to fix the smaller things. We left the inspect feeling 100% confident in our home purchase and he made it so incredibly easy to ask a billion questions!!! Really hope he's still in the inspection business when it's time for the kids to start home buying.
Samantha Flahavan21 days ago
Kyle was awesome to work with on scheduling. He was also very thorough and explained everything in the report fully in terms I could understand. Very reasonably priced also.
Kelli Hefter22 days ago
Alan was thorough and very helpful!
Jamie Zimmer26 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.