WDO INSPECTIONS
(Wood Destroying Organisms)
WDO Inspections in Tampa Bay, FL
Wood-Destroying Organism Inspections
Wood-destroying organisms can cause costly damage to a home, and evidence of their activity is not always obvious during a typical walk-through. If you are buying a home in the Tampa Bay area, adding a professional WDO inspection can provide important information about the property before you move forward with your purchase.
Sandpiper Home Inspections offers WDO inspections for $125 as an additional inspection service for home buyers throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Brandon, and surrounding Tampa Bay communities.
A WDO inspection evaluates the visible and accessible areas of the property for evidence of organisms capable of damaging wood and provides the appropriate inspection report and documentation.
What Is a WDO Inspection?
WDO stands for Wood-Destroying Organism. While termites are probably the first thing most Florida homeowners think about, termites are not the only organisms capable of damaging the wood components of a home.
A Florida WDO inspection evaluates the property for visible evidence associated with wood-destroying organisms such as:
- Subterranean and drywood termites
- Powder post beetles
- Old house borers
- Wood-decaying fungi
The inspection focuses specifically on evidence related to these organisms rather than the many other systems and components evaluated during a standard home inspection.
Visible evidence may include live organisms, damaged wood, shelter or mud tubes, exit holes, insect parts, frass and other signs that wood-destroying organisms may be or may have been present.
Why Get a WDO Inspection in Tampa Bay?
Florida provides an environment where termites and other wood-destroying organisms can thrive. Unfortunately, they can also remain unnoticed for a significant period of time.
For someone purchasing a home, finding evidence of WDO activity before closing is much better than discovering it after moving in.
A WDO inspection can help identify:
- Visible evidence of current WDO activity
- Evidence of previous wood-destroying organism activity
- Visible damage associated with WDOs
- Areas that could not be accessed during the inspection
- Conditions that may warrant additional evaluation or treatment
The findings can give you additional information about the home and help you make a more informed decision during the real estate transaction.
Your WDO Inspection Report
After the WDO inspection, you will receive the appropriate Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Report and documentation showing the findings from the inspection.
WDO inspections are based on conditions that are visible and readily accessible at the time of the inspection. Areas hidden behind walls, flooring, furniture, insulation or other inaccessible materials cannot be fully evaluated.
The WDO report is also not a structural engineering evaluation. If significant visible damage is discovered, additional evaluation by an appropriately qualified professional may be recommended to determine the extent of the damage.
Schedule a WDO Inspection in Tampa, FL
If you are purchasing a home, a WDO inspection is a relatively small investment that can provide valuable additional information about the property.
Sandpiper Home Inspections makes it easy to add a WDO inspection when scheduling your home inspection.
WDO Inspection: $125
We serve home buyers throughout Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Manatee County, Polk County, and surrounding Tampa Bay areas.
Schedule your home inspection today and add a WDO inspection for greater insight into the property you are preparing to purchase.
WDO inspections are completed by Termite Depot.