How to Hire a Termite Inspector
Research termite inspectors., Check with your local consumer protection agency to ensure that each inspector that you consider is legitimate. , Contact the termite inspectors that you are considering., Schedule inspections., Review the reports...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Research termite inspectors.
Ask people in your network for referrals.
Search the Internet for local inspectors.
Search in your local telephone book for inspectors. -
Step 2: Check with your local consumer protection agency to ensure that each inspector that you consider is legitimate.
, Ask if the company belongs to any professional pest control organizations.
Such participation suggests that they are well established and active in their profession.
Ask about the experience level of those who will perform the inspection.
Request that the most experienced employees do this job. , Request inspections from at least 3 companies.
Ask each if there are any fees involved.
Obtain a written report and estimate from each that details which areas are infested, the number of treatments required, which materials will be used, and any warranty options.
Ask how long the inspection will take.
Clarify whether or not you will be able to remain in your home during the treatment. , Be sure that you understand them.
See if there are any guarantees and if work will be done free of charge during a guaranteed period. , Compare the differences in the types of materials used.
Be sure that you are comfortable with those materials being used in your home.
Compare the costs of labor and other items. , After analyzing each inspector, choose the one whose price and skills you are most comfortable with. , Compare it to the original estimate.
Make sure that no changes have been made to the agreed upon terms.
Make sure that the company's contact information, signature, current date, and year are all listed on the contract. ,, Choose a time that is convenient for you and those you may live with.
Make sure your home is available for the amount of time that you were told it would take to complete the job. -
Step 3: Contact the termite inspectors that you are considering.
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Step 4: Schedule inspections.
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Step 5: Review the reports.
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Step 6: Review the estimates.
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Step 7: Select a termite inspector.
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Step 8: Get a final contract.
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Step 9: Sign the contract.
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Step 10: Schedule the treatment.
Detailed Guide
Ask people in your network for referrals.
Search the Internet for local inspectors.
Search in your local telephone book for inspectors.
, Ask if the company belongs to any professional pest control organizations.
Such participation suggests that they are well established and active in their profession.
Ask about the experience level of those who will perform the inspection.
Request that the most experienced employees do this job. , Request inspections from at least 3 companies.
Ask each if there are any fees involved.
Obtain a written report and estimate from each that details which areas are infested, the number of treatments required, which materials will be used, and any warranty options.
Ask how long the inspection will take.
Clarify whether or not you will be able to remain in your home during the treatment. , Be sure that you understand them.
See if there are any guarantees and if work will be done free of charge during a guaranteed period. , Compare the differences in the types of materials used.
Be sure that you are comfortable with those materials being used in your home.
Compare the costs of labor and other items. , After analyzing each inspector, choose the one whose price and skills you are most comfortable with. , Compare it to the original estimate.
Make sure that no changes have been made to the agreed upon terms.
Make sure that the company's contact information, signature, current date, and year are all listed on the contract. ,, Choose a time that is convenient for you and those you may live with.
Make sure your home is available for the amount of time that you were told it would take to complete the job.
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