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Real Estate Pest Inspections in Tampa Bay

Buying or selling a home in Tampa Bay? A WDO inspection is one of the most important steps you can take before closing. Bingham Pest Control provides state-certified inspections and same-day written reports. Most lenders require one, and we make it easy to schedule fast.

Why You Need a Pest Inspection Before Buying or Selling

In Florida, a WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) inspection is one of the most important steps in any real estate transaction. Termites, wood-boring insects, and related structural damage are common in Tampa Bay, and homeowner's insurance doesn't cover it.

Why You Need a Pest Inspection Before Buying or Selling

An inspection protects buyers from inheriting a serious problem and gives sellers a chance to address issues before they affect negotiations or closing. Given how active termites are in the Tampa Bay area year-round, skipping it is a risk that rarely makes sense.

What Our Inspectors Look For

Our inspectors examine the exterior of the home, the foundation, window frames, roofline, and rafters. They look for active termite infestations, evidence of prior termite activity, wood borers, wood rot, and conditions that make a property susceptible to future pest damage. After the inspection, you'll receive a written WDO report, which most lenders require before closing.

How an Inspection Can Affect Your Transaction

If termites or damage are found, your agent can negotiate for treatment, repairs, or monetary compensation. If a seller won't address a significant infestation, you may have grounds to void the contract. Knowing the pest condition of a property before you're committed to it is a straightforward way to protect your investment from day one.

Is a WDO inspection required to buy a home in Florida?

Florida doesn't require a WDO inspection by law, but most lenders require one as part of the financing process. It's also strongly recommended for any resale home regardless of financing requirements. Given how active termites are in the Tampa Bay area year-round, skipping it is a risk that rarely makes sense.

How quickly can an inspection be scheduled?

We can typically schedule inspections within 24 to 48 hours, which makes us a practical option for transactions with tight closing timelines. Weekend and Saturday inspections are available for an additional fee.

Our Inspection Process

What to Expect During the Inspection

Our inspectors examine the property exterior, foundation, window frames, roofline, and rafters. They look for active termite infestations, evidence of prior termite activity, wood borers, wood rot, and conditions that make a property susceptible to future pest damage. After the inspection, you receive a written WDO report in the format required by Florida lenders and title companies.

What Happens After the Report

Reports are typically delivered the same day. If issues are found, your agent can negotiate for treatment, repairs, or monetary compensation. We can usually schedule within 24 to 48 hours, including weekend appointments for an additional fee. If treatment is needed, we can often begin immediately.

Real Estate / WDO Report Pricing

0-3,000 sq ft

$150

3,001-4,000 sq ft

$200

Over 4,000 sq ft

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Real Estate Inspections Throughout Tampa Bay

Buying or selling a home in Tampa Bay? A WDO inspection is one of the most important steps you can take before closing. Bingham Pest Control provides state-certified inspections and same-day written reports. Most lenders require one, and we make it easy to schedule fast.