Most people choose not to accompany their inspectors when they do their inspections, fully believing that they are professionals who will not make mistakes or cut corners. But what happens if the pest company is actually a scam, or willing to commit fraud?...
What are the HUD termite inspection requirements for an existing property?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can help people to ensure their homes are safe. The department assists homebuyers in some situations. If you are working with HUD, you may have to undergo a termite inspection for your property. According to the...
Are you a victim of inspection fraud?
When you hire an inspection company to take a look at your home, you will often leave them alone as they do their walk-throughs, expecting them to remain honest and thorough in their inspections. So what do you do if a pest company you relied on actually ended up...
What are the main types of fraud termite companies may commit?
If you have termites, you have probably tried a lot of things to get rid of them. You may have paid a termite company to inspect your house, but they missed obvious signs of infestation. Often, you have already worked with an exterminator, but the bugs came back. Is...
How does termite inspection fraud happen?
It does not seem likely that anyone would benefit from a false claim of a termite infestation, but unfortunately some homeowners are duped into believing that their properties are affected by the invasive creatures. This happens when duplicitous termite inspectors...
What is termite inspection fraud?
Termite fraud can be a serious concern and problem for unsuspecting homeowners. To be able to protect themselves from termite fraud, homeowners and potential homeowners should be familiar with pest company frauds and what pest company fraud is. Unlicensed pest control...
How are homeowners protected against termite company scams?
In Alabama, termites are more than a nuisance. A termite infestation can lead to serious consequences for homeowners and damage to the structure. Termites infest and eat the wood. When a homeowner enters into a contract with a pesticide company to inspect for...
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...
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...