When you’re buying or selling a home, the presence of termites is something important to watch for. As a home buyer, you don’t want to end up purchasing a home with an infestation. As a seller, you don’t want to turn potential buyers away if your home has a termite problem.
Termites are notorious for causing extensive damage to homes due to their appetite for wood. Infestations can be hard to spot, and it’s also easy for homeowners to mistake these pests for ants or other types of bugs and put off calling Rumson termite control.
In the meantime, termites are busy eating away at wooden structures, which can weaken floor joists and other parts of a home. This can lead to costly damage or even put homeowners’ lives at risk if a ceiling or floor collapses.
Termites can also cost homeowners in terms of property value. Sellers might have to settle for getting less money for their home, while buyers might end up purchasing a home that’s worth less than they paid for it due to termite damage. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to have pest control professionals inspect and treat your home for termites in order to reduce the risk of costly damage.
When you have a termite problem, our Rumson termite control experts can help. Contact Allison Pest Control to learn more about our services.