Termite inspection in San Diego
Whether you are protecting a home you love or closing an escrow on a deadline, Bite Away inspects for drywood termites, subterranean termites, fungus, and dry rot, then hands you a clear report you can act on. Escrow inspections are done for a nominal fee, and any repair work, fumigation, or local treatment can be billed straight to escrow.
Why San Diego homes need termite inspections
The coastal climate here is close to ideal for western drywood termites. They fly in, settle into eaves, fascia, window frames, garage door trim, and attic framing, and work quietly for years before anyone notices the frass pellets on a windowsill. Inland and in older neighbourhoods we also find subterranean termites moving up through soil contact and slab penetrations, plus fungus and dry rot wherever irrigation or a leaking gutter keeps wood damp.
Because the damage happens inside the wood, a visual walk-through by an owner almost never catches it early. An annual or pre-sale inspection is what turns a five-figure structural repair into a small local treatment.
Termite inspections for escrow
Bite Away performs termite and wood-destroying organism inspections for escrow for a nominal fee, and we can bill any repair work, fumigation, or local treatments directly to escrow. That means the buyer, seller, or agent does not have to front the cost of corrective work to keep the transaction moving.
Nominal inspection fee
Escrow inspections are priced low on purpose. We would rather be the company your office calls on every deal than make money on the visit.
Reports escrow can actually use
Plain language, colour photos of every finding, and itemised Section 1 and Section 2 recommendations with pricing, so the parties can negotiate without a second opinion.
Work billed to escrow
Wood repair, fumigation, and local treatments can all be billed to escrow and paid at closing. One vendor, one invoice, no chasing subcontractors.
Scheduled around your closing date
We schedule quickly and get the report back fast, because a delayed report delays the whole file.
In-house carpenters
Our own repair crew replaces damaged wood at the original joint, so the finished work matches the house instead of looking patched.
Areas we inspect
Bite Away covers San Diego County, including La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Escondido, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Santee, Point Loma, and the communities in between. If you are not sure whether your address is in our area, call us and we will tell you straight away.
Common questions
- How long does a termite inspection take?
- Most single-family homes take about 45 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on square footage and how accessible the attic, crawlspace, garage, and exterior trim are. Larger homes, multi-unit buildings, and properties with heavy storage take longer.
- What does a termite inspection consist of?
- Our inspector walks the accessible interior and exterior of the structure looking for evidence of drywood termites, subterranean termites, fungus and dry rot, and other wood-destroying organisms. That includes eaves and fascia, window and door frames, decks and patio covers, the garage, the attic, and the subarea or crawlspace where one exists. Findings are photographed and written into a report with itemised recommendations.
- Do I need a termite inspection to sell my home in San Diego?
- California does not require one by statute, but most lenders, buyers, and agents ask for a wood-destroying organism report before closing, and VA loans generally require one. In practice nearly every San Diego escrow includes a termite inspection.
- How soon can you get out?
- We schedule escrow inspections quickly because we know the clock is running. Call 888-321-BITE or request a time online and we will confirm an appointment, usually within the same week.
More detail on the visit itself is on our what happens during a termite inspection page.
Ready to get on the calendar?
Tell us the address and your closing date, and we will work backwards from there.