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Termites · Atlanta, GA

Termite inspections for Atlanta homeowners, buyers and sellers

A termite inspection tells you whether wood-destroying organisms are active and what conditions invite them. For real estate deals, Georgia uses one official report form.

Need a termite inspection in Atlanta, or a WDO inspection and wood infestation report in Georgia for a home sale? Here’s what the inspector checks and how the official Georgia termite letter works.

Call if you notice:

  • You are buying or selling a home in Georgia
  • You saw swarmers or mud tubes
  • Your termite contract is up for renewal or re-inspection
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Flashlight and moisture meter on a wooden beam during a crawl space inspection
Georgia WDO rules applyWhat contracts must include

Two reasons people book a termite inspection

Protection: You want to know if termites are active, find conducive conditions early, or check an existing treatment contract. Transactions: Your buyer, seller or lender needs the Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report (the "termite letter"). Georgia permits only that form for real-property transfers, and only a company licensed in the WDO category may issue it.

What the inspector examines

  1. Exterior perimeter

    Foundation walls, slab edges, siding-to-grade clearance, porches, steps, decks, and mulch or soil height.

  2. Crawl space or basement

    Piers, sills, joists and subfloor; moisture, standing water, wood debris, and mud tubes on masonry.

  3. Interior

    Baseboards, door and window frames, bath and kitchen walls near plumbing, garage framing.

  4. Attic (where accessible)

    Roof leaks and moisture-damaged framing that can attract carpenter ants or other wood-destroying organisms.

  5. Report

    Findings: active or previous infestation, damage observed, conducive conditions, and areas that were inaccessible.

How to prepare

  • Clear access to the crawl-space door or hatch, attic access and the garage perimeter.
  • Move stored items 18 inches from basement and garage walls where possible.
  • Have any prior termite contract or treatment records ready.
  • Note dates you saw swarmers or wings, and photograph them if you can.

What affects inspection scope and cost

We don’t publish prices before an inspection. These factors determine the scope of work:

  • Square footage and number of structures (detached garages, sheds)
  • Crawl-space access and clearance
  • Whether an official WIIR is required for a closing
  • Re-inspection under an existing contract vs. a new inspection

How it works

  1. Call

    Tell us what you’re seeing, where, and for how long. Photos help.

  2. Inspection

    A technician checks the house, crawl space or basement, attic access and yard, and finds the source, not just the symptoms.

  3. Your plan

    You get the treatment options that fit your home, what each involves, and the factors that set the cost, before any work starts.

  4. Treatment & follow-up

    Targeted treatment, practical fixes you can make, and follow-up visits where the pest needs them.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Georgia termite letter good for?

Lenders and contracts set their own acceptance windows. Check your purchase agreement and lender requirements, and see the WIIR guide for what the report does and does not certify.

Is a termite inspection the same as a home inspection?

No. General home inspectors may note visible damage, but the official Georgia WIIR must come from a pest control company licensed in the wood-destroying organism category.

How often should an Atlanta home get a termite inspection?

Many homeowners schedule one a year, often in late winter before swarm season. If you have a termite contract, follow its re-inspection schedule. Book an extra inspection after renovations, after a plumbing leak under the house, or if you see swarmers.

What can an inspector not see?

Areas hidden behind finished walls, under carpet or stored items, inside sealed crawl spaces or under slabs can’t be inspected visually. A good report lists these inaccessible areas, so read that section closely.

Termite Inspection across Atlanta

We cover intown Atlanta inside I-285 and the nearby cities listed below.

Intown Atlanta

North & DeKalb

South, near the airport

Cobb, across the Chattahoochee

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Call about termite inspection in Atlanta

Call and describe what you’re seeing and where. We’ll talk through the likely pest and whether an inspection makes sense.

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  • Have photos of the pest or damage ready if you can
  • Note where and when you’ve seen activity
  • Mention your neighborhood or ZIP code
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