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Real Estate Termite Inspection in Odessa, TX

Buying or selling a home in the Basin? Our licensed inspector checks for termites and other wood destroying insects and fills out the official Texas report your lender or agent asks for.

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For a home sale in Texas, the inspection must be written on the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form SPCS/T5. Only a technician or certified applicator licensed in the termite category can sign it. The visit usually takes [confirm time], and you get the report within [confirm turnaround].

What Is a WDI Inspection?

WDI stands for wood destroying insects. In West Texas that mostly means subterranean termites, but the report also covers pests like carpenter ants and wood boring beetles.

A WDI inspection is a visual check of a home for two things:

  1. Signs of active or past wood destroying insects.
  2. Conditions that make an infestation more likely, such as wood touching soil or a plumbing leak.

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) sets the rules. Under TDA rule §7.176, the official TDA form must be used for real estate deals in Texas. The form may not be changed, and no company logo can be added to it.

Who Needs This Report?

  • Buyers who want to know what they are getting before closing.
  • Lenders who require it for some loans, such as VA loans [confirm with your lender].
  • Sellers who want to fix problems before listing.
  • Real estate agents in Odessa and Midland who need a fast, clean report for a client.

What the Inspector Checks

We walk the main house inside and out. On a typical Odessa slab home, we look at:

  • The slab edge and foundation for mud tubes
  • Garage walls, door frames and the base of the sheetrock
  • Bath traps and plumbing gaps when they can be reached
  • Wood trim, siding and fascia boards
  • The attic, when it is safe and open
  • Leaks, standing water and grading that sends water toward the slab

The report includes a diagram of the home. If treatment is advised, the treating company must give a diagram of the planned work, the label of the product and the warranty terms.

What the Report Does Not Cover

The scope on page one of the form sets clear limits:

  • The report covers the main dwelling only. Sheds, detached garages, fences and guest houses are left out unless they are listed in Section 5.
  • Only areas that are visible and reachable on the day are checked. Places behind furniture, wall coverings and stored items are not.
  • It is not a structural damage report and not a warranty that the house is free of insects.
  • If evidence is found, the form says to assume some damage exists. Our inspectors are not engineers, so a builder or other expert should judge repairs.

Our Inspection Process

  1. Book: your agent or you call [Phone] with the address, access details and closing date.
  2. Inspect: a licensed inspector checks the home. Most visits take [confirm time].
  3. Post the sticker: TDA requires a notice of inspection sticker, and the report notes where we placed it.
  4. Report: you get the signed SPCS/T5 by email within [confirm turnaround].
  5. Next steps: if termites are active, we explain treatment choices and give a written quote.

Termite Inspection Cost in Odessa

AgriLife notes that termite checks are often free unless you need a formal report for a real estate deal. The official report takes more time and carries legal duties, so it has a set fee.

Service Price
Official WDI report, single family home $[Price]
Larger homes or extra buildings $[Price] and up
Rush service (next day) $[Price] [confirm]
Re inspection after treatment $[Price]
Treatment quote if termites are found Free

See all our prices on the Odessa pest control cost page.

What Happens If Termites Are Found?

Do not panic. Termites are common in Texas soil, and a positive report does not always end a deal. Often the seller pays for treatment before closing.

Our termite control team can quote a liquid treatment or bait stations the same week [confirm]. TDA says the treating company must give you a diagram of the treated areas and the product label. Ask for the warranty in writing, and check whether it can transfer to the new owner.

Why the License Matters

TDA says only a certified applicator or technician licensed in the termite category can complete and sign this report. You can check any license on the TDA Structural Pest Control Service site.

Serving Agents Across Midland Odessa

We cover Odessa, West Odessa, Gardendale, Midland and nearby towns along Interstate 20. Agents can set up repeat booking and billing at closing [confirm]. We also offer residential pest control for new owners who move in and find ants or scorpions. For everything else, visit our home page.

WDI Report FAQs

What form is used for a termite inspection in Texas?

Texas uses the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form SPCS/T5. TDA rule §7.176 requires this exact form for real estate transactions. It reports the visible presence or absence of wood destroying insects and conditions that invite them. The form cannot be changed, and companies may not add their logos to it.

How long does a WDI inspection take?

Most single family homes in Odessa take about [confirm time] on site. Larger homes, homes with attics that are hard to reach or homes with extra buildings take longer. We send the signed report within [confirm turnaround], so book as soon as you have a contract and a closing date.

Does a clean report mean the house has no termites?

No. The report covers only what the inspector can see and reach on that day. Termites can hide behind walls, under flooring and inside stored items. The form says plainly that it is not a warranty against insects. A clean report is good news, but yearly checks still make sense.

Who pays for the inspection, the buyer or the seller?

It depends on your contract and loan. Often the buyer orders it as part of the option period, but some sellers order one before listing. Some lenders require one. Talk with your agent and lender. We can bill whoever orders the report, including the title company at closing [confirm].

What if the report finds termites?

The report will show where activity was found. If treatment is advised, the treating company must give a diagram, the product label and the warranty terms. Many deals go on after treatment. We can quote termite treatment quickly so the buyer and seller can agree on a plan before closing.

Can any pest control worker sign the report?

No. TDA says only a technician or certified applicator licensed in the termite control category can do the inspection and sign the report. Apprentices may come along for training but must be listed as others present. Ask for the license number and check it on the TDA website.

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