Termite Inspections in Chicagoland: Are They Necessary?

Termite Inspections in Chicagoland: Are They Necessary?
By City Home Inspectors

🪲 You might think termites are a warm-climate problem—but in reality, they’re very much at home in Chicagoland’s wooded, humid, and older neighborhoods.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just maintaining your home, a termite inspection is one small step that could prevent massive, hidden damage.

🛠️ The Problem: Termites Eat from the Inside Out

Termites feed on wood, often starting inside beams, walls, and flooring. By the time you see evidence, the damage is often extensive and costly.

They can:

• Compromise structural integrity

• Cause sagging floors, hollow walls, and stuck doors

• Lead to expensive repairs—and spooked buyers during sales

🚨 Signs You May Have Termites

• Mud tubes on foundations or walls

• Soft wood or hollow-sounding baseboards

• Discarded wings near windows or vents

• Small pinholes in drywall or wood trim

• Bubbling paint or unexplained moisture spots

Even if you see nothing, termites may be present—they’re stealthy and live behind the scenes.

✅ The Solution: Annual Termite Inspections

At City Home Inspectors, we offer professional termite inspections that include:

• Visual inspection of foundations, crawlspaces, wood framing, and exteriors

• Identification of current infestation signs or conditions that attract termites

• Clear reporting for buyers, lenders, and homeowners

• Referrals for licensed pest remediation if needed

🧱 Who Needs One?

• Buyers: Especially in homes built before 1980, with wood framing or crawlspaces

• Sellers: Avoid last-minute surprises that derail deals

• Homeowners: Protect your biggest investment with a yearly inspection—like a termite check-up

🎯 Termite damage is preventable—but only if you catch it early.

📅 Book your termite or wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection now at www.cityhomeinspectors.com

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