Fighting Termites Before Selling Your Home To Save On Costs

Termites are one of the most expensive insects. These little insects can ruin the foundation, walls, doors, window sills, etc. of your home. The annoying thing is that most times, you do not realize that your home is infested till it’s too late. Like being on the verge of selling your house.

Full Disclosure

Fighting termites before selling your home can incur unnecessary costs and this can be frustrating. It is required by law that home owners must disclose any termite activity and damage to their potential buyers. It is very difficult to sell a house or a home with termite infestation. Which is why fighting termites before selling your home is very important.

Here are tips on how to fight termites before selling your home and how to save on costs while doing so.

The best cost effective way to fighting termites is by preventing them in the first place.

Soil

Termites love soil; this is their mode of transportation. Seek ways to avoid soil from getting into your homes. Seems crazy, right? Avoid soil. But general cleanliness is important.

Decaying Vegetation

Get rid of any decaying vegetation around your homes; plants, twigs, dead plants, and mulch. These things must be cleared regularly to avoid a termite problems. Many homes in our area spread mulch around their homes twice a year. Don’t buy the cheapest mulch. We recommend Cypress Heartwood mulch; which is termite resistant. Another option is cedar. Termites do not like cedar wood.

Scrap Wood

You must store all wooden building materials away from the house. Any left over wood scraps will attract termites. Rotting wood is especially tempting to termites. Besides fighting termites before selling your home, get the yard cleaned up for a good showing.

Preventative Treatment

This also prevents termites from seeking refuge within your homes. This method would ensure that you get to sell your home, without having to worry about the cost you would incur in trying to get rid of termites.

Termites Are A Menace

Termites are a constant menace to homes. There are ways to treat brand new homes and you will not have termite issues. The law stands behind the buyer in a termite infestation situation. Have your home inspected before it is on the market.

If your home is infested, please give us a call at 615-220-1933 to determine how much treatment is really needed or click HERE to contact us via email.