Yearly termite inspection
A routine check for owners who want early warning. Late winter, before the February-to-May swarm window, is a smart time in Wood County. If the house already has a bait system, the yearly monitoring visit covers it.
Serving Wood County
Termite Inspections and WDI Reports in Hawkins
Yearly termite checks and wood-destroying insect (WDI) reports for buying, selling or refinancing a home near Hawkins.
- Phones answered 24/7
- Licensed local partner
- Price approved before treatment
- Written report every visit
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Termite Inspection
Termite Inspection: what it covers
Quick answer
A termite inspection in Hawkins is a visual check of the foundation, crawlspace, attic access and wood near the soil for termites and the conditions that draw them. Hawkins Pest Control connects you with a licensed partner who can do a routine yearly check or the wood-destroying insect (WDI) report a home sale or lender may require.
Not every termite call starts with a problem. Plenty of Hawkins homeowners want a yearly look under the house before swarm season, and many calls come from buyers and sellers who need a WDI report before closing. Lake houses, golf homes, farmhouses on acreage and town lots all change hands here, and buyers and lenders want to know what is in the wood.
This page covers inspections and reports only. If termites are already confirmed and you want them gone, the termite treatment page explains liquid barriers and bait systems, with prices.
- Service area
- Hawkins & Wood County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7
- Typical cost
- Free–$125 (estimate)
- Phone
- (281) 326-6212
Warning signs
Signs you need termite inspection
Do not pull off trim, cut into drywall or rip out skirting to hunt for termites before the visit. The technician needs to see the evidence undisturbed, and a crawlspace with standing water or loose wiring is no place to go poking around.
- You are buying or selling a house and the contract or lender calls for a WDI report
- It has been more than a year since anyone looked under the house or behind the skirting
- Winged insects showed up indoors in spring and you are not sure if they were ants or termites
- A plumbing leak, roof leak or flooded crawlspace soaked the framing
- Firewood, lumber or a raised garden bed sits against the siding
- You are adding a deck, porch or room that ties into the existing foundation
- Small round holes and fine powder are showing up in old beams, furniture or barn wood
Cost
How much does termite inspection cost in Hawkins?
Inspections are the least expensive part of termite work. The price mostly depends on the size of the house, whether there is a crawlspace, and whether you need a formal report for a sale.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | Free–$125 | Yearly check or treatment estimate |
| Wood-destroying insect (WDI) report for a home sale | $75–$150 | Written report for buyer, seller or lender |
| Termite bait monitoring (per year) | $275–$475 | Covers yearly checks on homes with stations |
| Carpenter ant treatment | $175–$400 | Only if carpenter ants are found nesting |
| Liquid termite treatment (typical home) | $1,000–$2,800 | Only if active termites are found |
2026 estimates for Wood County. Inspections and reports are priced before the visit; if treatment is recommended, that is a separate quote you approve before anything is applied.
Options
Types and options for termite inspection
WDI report for a home sale
A wood-destroying insect report on a house being bought, sold or refinanced. It records visible evidence of termites and other wood-destroying insects, signs of past treatment, and conditions that invite them. Some loans require one, so check with your lender.
Outbuildings on acreage
Barns, shops and pole sheds are not always part of a standard report. If a wooden barn or old cabin matters to your purchase, ask to include it and get it priced before the visit.
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What is a WDI report, and who needs one?
A WDI report is a written record of a wood-destroying insect inspection for a real estate deal. It notes visible termites and other wood-borers, signs of past damage or treatment, and conditions that invite them. Buyers often order one, and some lenders require it. In Texas, it comes from a company licensed by the TDA Structural Pest Control Service.
Read it closely. A clean report means nothing was visible that day in the areas the technician could reach. It is not a promise that no termites exist behind finished walls, under a carpeted slab or in a boarded-up crawlspace, and the report lists those blind spots.
How long does a termite inspection take on a Hawkins home?
A typical slab house often takes about an hour. A pier-and-beam home with a full crawlspace, or a property with a detached garage and shop, takes longer. The technician needs clear access to the foundation, the crawlspace opening, garage walls and the attic hatch, so a little prep shortens the visit for everyone.
Move boxes off garage walls, clear stored items away from the water heater closet, and unlock any skirting panel or crawlspace door. On rural tracts, pen up the dogs that guard the yard so the technician can walk the whole foundation.
What conditions will the inspector flag?
Beyond live termites, the report notes conducive conditions: wood touching soil, firewood or lumber stacked against the house, mulch piled over the slab edge, dripping faucets and AC drains, poor crawlspace ventilation, and siding or skirting buried in dirt. Fixing these is often cheap and makes the house far less inviting.
Clay subsoil here holds water long after a storm, so a drainage problem that would dry out quickly elsewhere can keep a crawlspace damp for days. That damp is exactly what termites need.
- Wood steps, lattice or fence boards set directly in soil
- Firewood or lumber stored against siding or under the house
- Pine straw or mulch heaped above the slab edge
- AC condensate lines and faucets dripping by the foundation
- Standing water or wet soil in a crawlspace after rain
- Tree limbs and vines touching the roof or siding
What happens if the inspection finds termites?
The technician shows you where, explains whether the activity is live or old, and gives a treatment option with a price. Nothing is applied during the inspection unless you approve it. On a home sale, buyer and seller usually negotiate who pays for treatment, and the report gives everyone the same facts to work from.
Old damage with no live termites is common on older houses in town that were treated years ago. Ask the seller for any past treatment records; they help the technician read what is there. If wood needs repair, a carpenter or contractor handles that, not the pest company.
Our process
How our termite inspection visit works
Schedule around the closing
Tell the scheduler your closing or option-period deadline. Sale reports are time-sensitive, and most calls are scheduled the same day when a partner technician is available.
Outside walk
The technician walks the perimeter looking at slab edges, weep holes, siding-to-soil gaps, porches, decks, fences and stumps close to the house.
Crawlspace or skirting check
Pier-and-beam and manufactured homes get a look underneath: piers, sill plates, joists, plumbing penetrations and any sign of standing water.
Inside and garage
Accessible areas indoors, such as bath and kitchen baseboards, door frames, the garage and the attic access, are checked for damage, mud and frass.
Written findings
You get a written report of what was visible, what could not be reached and any conducive conditions. Pass it to your agent or lender as needed.
Wood County
Why termite inspection is different in East Texas
Home sales around Hawkins cover a wide spread of houses: lake homes on the county roads around Lake Hawkins, golf and lake homes in Holly Lake Ranch, farmhouses toward Pine Mills, and older frame houses in town. Each has its own blind spots, from boathouse walkways to enclosed porches to slab add-ons poured against an original pier foundation, where the joint is a favorite termite entry. For Holly Lake Ranch, arrange gate access ahead of time.
Swarm season shapes the calendar. Termites here usually swarm from late February through May, so a winter inspection can catch trouble before winged termites show up in front of buyers at a showing. Spring reports sometimes find fresh swarm evidence, like shed wings on window sills and in light fixtures.
Formosan termites deserve one sentence. They are confirmed in neighboring Smith and Gregg counties but have not been reported in Wood County, so inspections here still center on the native eastern subterranean termite.
Where we work
Termite Inspection across Wood County
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Related
Related services
Termite Control
Liquid soil treatments and bait systems for active termites in slab, pier-and-beam and manufactured homes.
Carpenter Bee Control
Treatment and sealing for carpenter bee holes in cedar, pine, decks, barns and fascia, timed to the spring flight.
Pest Control
Quarterly or one-time pest control for Hawkins-area homes, from town lots off US 80 to lake houses and acreage.
Rodent Control
Trapping and entry-point sealing for house mice, roof rats and Norway rats in homes, barns and feed rooms around Hawkins.
Guides
Read before you book
East Texas Pest Calendar for Hawkins: What's Active Each Month
Around Hawkins, termites swarm from late February through May, ticks peak from spring into early summer, and mosquitoes and wasps build through the hot months.
Termites in Pier-and-Beam Homes Around Hawkins: Signs, Fixes and Treatment
Pier-and-beam houses around Hawkins give eastern subterranean termites an easy route: mud tubes up brick or concrete piers, damp soil in the crawlspace and wood that touches dirt.
FAQ
Termite Inspection FAQs
How long is a WDI report good for?
There is no single answer; it depends on your lender and your contract. Many lenders want a report dated within a set number of days before closing, so ask them before you schedule. Ordering too early can mean paying for a second report.
Who usually pays for the termite inspection on a home sale?
It varies. Buyers often order it as part of their due diligence, while some sellers get one before listing to avoid surprises. Your contract and agent settle that question; the inspection itself is the same either way.
Does the inspection cover carpenter bees and carpenter ants?
The technician notes any wood-destroying insect activity visible during the visit, including carpenter ants, powderpost beetle damage and carpenter bee holes in fascia. Treatment for those is priced separately; see carpenter bee control for the bees that bore into pine trim every spring.
Can a very low crawlspace be inspected?
Yes, as far as the technician can safely reach. Very low spots, standing water or debris can block parts of it, and the report will say which areas could not be inspected. The pier-and-beam termite guide explains how to open up access before the visit.
Is a free termite inspection really free?
When an inspection is offered free, it is usually tied to a treatment estimate, not a formal WDI report for a sale. Ask on the phone which kind you are getting and what it costs before the visit, so there are no surprises.