The Truth about Termite Damage – Should you Consider Purchasing the Home Anyway?
November 6, 2009 by Customer Care
The Truth about Termite Damage – Should you Consider Purchasing the Home Anyway? by Des Moines Real Estate Experts RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts
The unfortunate thing about termite damage is it is not always completely visible to the naked eye. In many cases there can be underlying damage that cannot be seen and you may be taking on more than you can chew by purchasing a Des Moines home with this kind of problem. Here’s more information about termite damage that you should know before buying a property in Des Moines.
Finding the extent of the damage
If you see any signs at all that there have been termites in a Des Moines home, you will not be able to assess the full damage unless you lift up the carpeting and take a look underneath. You also need to move the appliances and you may even need to open walls and ceilings for a full inspection. In severe cases it may be necessary to call in an excavation crew in [Profile.market] to find out the true extent of the structural damage.
The costs involved
It can cost up to $1000 to call-in pest-control in Des Moines and get rid of the termites. Sometimes the seller may offer to cover the costs of this but it is important to understand that you’re not only dealing with termites at this point but with their damage as well. If you really like the Des Moines home you are looking at, you may want to step back and decide if it is really worth the time and trouble it will take to fully handle any of the damage.
There are companies available that will check Des Moines homes for termite damage. If you have any suspicions at all that this home may have come into contact with termites, the small cost of hiring a Des Moines company for a full assessment may end up saving you a lot of money in the end.
For everything Des Moines real estate visit us at Real Estate with RE/MAX. Please feel free to contact us with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and we will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call us at 1-800-708-5890 or email us at dsm@realestateconcepts.net.
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