Termite Damage Repair in Charleston, SC

Past termite infestations should not jeopardize your ability to sell your house provided you treated the infestation, repaired any serious damage, and had a regular termite inspection.

According to experts, a colony of 60,000 termites may consume the equivalent of one foot of 2x4 beam in around five months. Pests, regardless of how rapidly they consume, may wreak significant damage to dwellings before the residents are even aware of it.

If you have experienced termite damage in the past and had the house treated, be sure to inform your prospective buyer (and show your receipts). Termite damage that has just happened should never be concealed. Most lenders need a separate termite inspection to discover any damage to your house.

If you mean unresolved structural damage to the home caused by "termite damage," the answer is emphatically yes. A buyer does not want to become involved with a money hole. Termite damage to the structure may only make people question what additional issues may be lurking behind the drywall.

So, yes, termite damage may be repaired, either by replacing the damaged wood with new wood or by strengthening the damaged wood. The level of termite damage to the wood determines the method of restoration. More severe damage will almost always demand ripping out and rebuilding.

Homeowners insurance protects you from inadvertent and unforeseen risks and harm. The expense of eliminating termites and restoring their damage is typically not covered by homeowners insurance.

Termite damage that spreads beyond the wood's surface must be eradicated. If the colony has invaded the structure of your home, replacing the wood, particularly in load-bearing areas, is a preferable alternative. For superficial damage, cleaning and providing support with wood hardeners might be done.

The time it takes for termites to do damage varies depending on a variety of factors. A 60,000 termite colony could eat a 2x4 piece of wood in around 5 months.

Yes. Termite damage is almost usually repairable. Before beginning repairs, treat the termites and completely eradicate them. Once the carnage is under control, you may assess the extent of the damage and devise a restoration strategy.

Termites may reemerge once treatments are finished.

According to industry surveys, termite treatment normally lasts around five years. Liquid treatment on the soil surrounding the residence can last anywhere from five to eight years, depending on the chemical employed and how thorough the application is. In your home, termite bait treatment will last around a year.

Repairs should not be started until a qualified pest specialist has confirmed that termites are no longer present and that the risk of further infestation has passed. The termite inspector will be able to assist with active infestations as well as preventative measures.

Termite damage to a wall can manifest itself in several ways, including:

1. Termites have eaten through the paper layer on walls and/or wallpaper, leaving little pinholes behind.
2. There are faint 'lines' on the drywall.
3. You may hear a hollow sound when you tap on the wall.
4. Paint that has bubbled or peeled.
5. The baseboards disintegrate under mild pressure.
6. The doors and windows have been jammed shut.