AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE TERMITE DAMAGE REPAIR PROCESS

Termites 1Termite damage is one of the worst situations that a homeowner can experience, but many don’t realize just how common it is to find these wood-eating pests invading a home. A proactive annual termite inspection and preventive treatment may be enough to help some homeowners ward off termites for good, but unfortunately, there are still plenty of homes on the Central Coast that are getting attacked every day. If you do find that you have an infestation problem, it doesn’t immediately have to mean a total loss. Completing certain steps in the aftermath of termite detection and extermination will allow you to make repairs and reverse termite damage if you go about it the right way.

TERMITE INSPECTION

This may seem like an unnecessary procedure after you’ve already established that you have termites and have gone through the extermination process, but a termite inspection is actually the first, and one of the most important, steps to follow if you’re going to be successful in repairing any damage. It’s not always a guarantee that termites will be fully eliminated after an extermination or that a new infestation won’t develop, so it’s essential that you have a qualified Pest Inspector engaged to reassess the situation and look for any remaining live workings.

ASSESSING THE DAMAGE

Once you no longer have the pests in your home, you can survey the damage that’s been done and decide if you think you are able to fix the damage yourself. For minimal and surface destruction, you might want to start with applying a wood hardener, which will fill any holes left behind by the termites. If the damage is a little more extensive, you can try sanding away the affected wood, leaving a new, smooth surface underneath to be treated with a wood filler or sealant.


termite-baitingCOMMISSIONING A PROFESSIONAL TERMITE CONTRACTOR

If there is any kind of serious damage done to your home, it is advised that you call a professional termite contractor to work on the repairs and ensure that you will be left with a secure structure. If termites have infested the building and have been eating on everything that keeps your home together, like the foundation, studs, walls, etc., you won’t want to take a chance that it could all come crumbling down around you. There is also the possibility that if you begin to go at it alone you could run into a much larger and more intense problem than you anticipated, creating even more work and potentially greater harm to the structure. A contractor will have a trained eye and be able to advise you on the extent of the damage.

Repairing termite damage won’t generally be a fun do-it-yourself project no matter how handy and self-sufficient you are. Keeping up on periodic termite inspections is a good way to prevent the threat of termites and a bigger headache and expense in the long run. It may also be worth checking with your  if they offer a year round protection system as these generally provide an insurance against future Termite damage.

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