The emotional side of termite damage
Buying a home brings up many different concerns, from financial matters to stress associated with relocating an entire family. However, some new homeowners face additional challenges that cause significant distress, such as an unexpected termite problem. Termites...
3 signs your home has termites
It is not easy to identify termites in your home until the problem is severe. However, if you spot certain signs, it can help you to take a deeper look. This is especially true if you have had termite issues in the past. You want to catch any re-infestation as soon as...
Termite scams: What to look out for
The majority of South Alabama homeowners are willing to do whatever is necessary to ensure the structural integrity of their homes remains intact, and most people in this area understand that termites are a constant threat on the Gulf Coast. Therefore, while termite...
What tactics do fraudulent termite inspectors use?
In Alabama, residents treat termite infestations like the serious problem they are. Termites can ruin the value of a home in a matter of months. They can cause irreversible damage to your home, making it a nightmare to sell. Unfortunately, some people out there take...
How do you know if you have a termite infestation?
As a homeowner in Alabama, you rely on the previous owner to give you an honest report of your new home’s problems. You expect the inspection reports to be accurate and for the owner to disclose any pertinent information. What do you do if the previous owner fails to...
Should I disclose information about my home to a buyer?
Alabama has a rule of caveat emptor, or "let the buyer beware," which comes into force during the sale of your residential property, according to the Alabama Real Estate Institute. Essentially, the buyer purchases the property understanding that you are not including...
The importance of termite inspection reports
Residents who live in Alabama know that they live in a part of the country where natural disasters like hurricanes and flooding may happen. This means it is important for them to have proper homeowners' insurance coverage to help them in the event that their homes...
What contributes to a termite infestation?
You have lived in your new Alabama home for a little while and have gotten settled. Recently, you have noticed what looks like evidence of termites in your property. You suspect that the seller may have failed to disclose the issue, or maybe the termite company hired...
What should you expect from your Termite Company?
Termites are terrible bugs that can cause severe damage to your home. If you do not take action as soon as you notice signs that could indicate a termite infestation, it will only continue to get worse until there is serious structural damage to your home that could...
Old termite damage may still be a problem
When you discover termite damage in your home in Alabama, you may wonder if it is recent or if it is from an old termite infestation long ago. A recent termite infestation is sometimes easier to notice. But older, less recent termite damage is not always as apparent...
