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Check for the presence and risk of destructive Wood Destroying Organisms.
The acronym WDO stands for Wood Destroying Organism, and is used to classify pests and fungus that actually digest wood, i.e. they use your home as a source of food. Because WDOs often present little evidence of activity, they can go unnoticed for years and can be difficult to detect. Organisms included in a WDO inspection report include the following:
WDO inspections are required for VA or FHA mortgages as well as other loans from many financial institutions — and for good reason. Common industry estimates pin termite damage alone at around $5 billion every year in the United States. The average cost for repair after a termite infestation is $3,000, but can be much higher depending on the extent of the damage and what part of the home they fed on.
A properly trained inspector is required because wood destroying organisms can be difficult to detect and identify. A WDO inspection is a visual inspection of the accessible components of the home including the crawlspace, attic, exterior, and so on. The inspection looks for evidence of active or past infestation such as wood damage, dead or living termites or beetles, mud tubes, etc. The inspection also looks for conditions that may lead to infestation such as soil contact with wood, windows, standing water, and more.
Extensive Home Inspections provides termite inspections in Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Jefferson, Dodge, Racine, Kenosha, Sheboygan, and surrounding communities. Not sure if that's you? Give us a call at (414) 651-1613 or send us an email.
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(414) 651-1613I'm a first time home buyer & my realtor recommended Kelly. Kelly was fantastic. He communicated time expectations prior to our appointment. When we met he showed me a sample report & how to navigate the various sections. He explained what he would be doing during the inspection. After he completed the inspection, he walked me through the space to point out what he found and why it was an issue. He gave some tips for good maintenance & showed me where to find shut off valves, etc. I received the report later the same day. Kelly was kind, respectful and spoke in layman's terms. I found the inspection to be first rate. I recommend him to anyone and everyone!
I've had two home inspections prior to Kelly, so I can confidently say he's much more thorough, patient, and helpful than the average inspector. 100% would recommend to anyone purchasing a home, even if you're lucky enough to have no major problems and just want to schedule out your to-do list after the purchase. Thank you again!
Andy was very knowledgeable and friendly. He paid a lot of attention to all the details and wanted to make sure everything was checked and reviewed. Very pleased and will recommend to friends.
We had an excellent experience with Extensive Home Inspection. Kelly was punctual and was already inspecting the roof when we arrived. Throughout our inspection, Kelly to breaks to discuss his findings in complete detail. The end report was very thorough and the important items that needed immediate attention were clearly summarized. Thanks to Extensive home inspections, we are not stuck with over 5k in repairs needed. Definitely recommend you call them for your inspection.
Kelly was amazing!! Very responsive and made sure we understood everything! I would highly recommend him!
As a real estate agent, I work with a lot of different inspectors. Kelly is one of my favorites. He knows his stuff and is great with answering questions and providing education for my clients without being overly lengthy or drawn out. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a home inspection.
Awesome. Kelly does a great job. Have used him multiple times and we are always totally satisfied with his thorough and complete home inspection! Would recommend to anyone and will hire again if ever needed!!
He was very wounderful. He explained so you understood. I will recommend Kelly from extensive home inspection. You won't be disappointed
The owner Kelly was very personable, experienced, and patient as we went through the home inspection process of our first home. He took the time to answer all our question even after the inspection was complete. I would recommend him to anyone!!!
Kelly was a great home inspector. He has a significant background in real estate and construction. He was personable, professional and did a thorough inspection. Thank you!
Kelly was very thorough and informative during his inspection. He made sure we understood what we were buying and did it quickly! I would definitely hire him again in the future!
Kelly is very knowledgeable and fantastic to work with. I highly recommend him.
On point. Worth every single penny. Bought a brand new home and he found several things that the builders did to short cut the process. Would recommend to anyone. AND he made the inspection interactive and enjoyable. Learned a bunch. Thanks again!!
Kelly was professional, friendly and made sure that I understood every step of the inspection process. He answered all questions thoroughly and made this component of purchasing a home as painless as possible. He truly went above and beyond. I would never use any other home inspector.
Absolutely phenomenal inspection. Literally saved my life with carbon monoxide testing that a second inspector hadn't even tried. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, I won't use another inspector for as long as he is doing business.
Very knowledgeable, let you know exactly what he was looking for and explained things as he went along with inspection.
Kelly was hands down one of the most knowledgeable, thorough and helpful professionals I ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only did we walk through the inspection side by side where he began to educate me on not only issues and potential fixes but, also maintenance and home upkeep. Kelly even took it a step further by giving me the tools and resources to find professionals or DIY. Kelly even offered himself as a lifetime resource. For a first time buyer like myself this was all critical. If your looking for an inspection done properly Kelly is the professional to call.
As first time home buyers, it was crucial that we hired somebody who could explain things at a level that we could easily understand. Kelly was exceptional throughout the entire inspection and took the time to go over details that mattered to the home and to our safety. As a realtor, I will be sure to recommend Kelly to everyone I work with.
Kelly was very professional and quick to set up our inspection. The inspection was top notch and was full of detail.
Kelly was very thorough with our home inspection. He was friendly and took the time to explain things. I highly recommend him!
Very detailed. Highly recommend
Kelly did a fantastic job with our home inspection. He was very thorough and took the time to explain each issue in an understandable way. As first time home owners, we were very grateful! We highly recommend him!
Kelly was VERY thorough with the inspection on our home we are selling and the home we are buying!!! We are look forward to working with him in our future again! We highly recommend him!!!
Kelly was prompt and professional throughout the entire process. The final report was delivered quickly and I was thrilled he was able to fit me in on short notice.
Kelly was extremely thorough with his inspection of our new home. As first time home buyers we were nervous about stumbling upon issues after we moved in, but he was able to put our minds at ease. He walked us through each room and the exterior of the house pointing out issues that needed to be fixed right away and issues that we can repair as we have time. He provided us with a well documented final report including pictures of what needs to be repaired so that we have checklist to work off of as we begin projects around the house.
We Highly recommend Kelly, He did a great job on our home inspection, he checked for everything, he also gave us good resources, He was very punctual and Kind, he took pictures on everything, he gave the best price on the whole Wisconsin, good warranty and other services they offered, he doesn't rip people off, if you really want a good inspector and affordable don't doubt on calling Mr Kuchta! Thanks for your excellent job!
Kelly completed the inspection on our new home and we were extremely pleased. He was very thorough, and called attention to every detail that wasn’t the way it should be. We highly recommend him!
We’ve bought 4 homes in our 20 years of marriage and this Home Inspection was top notch. Not only was Kelly thorough, knowledgeable, and professional, he was also approachable and friendly as well. He happily answered every question I had and gave me good insight about the systems of the house we were purchasing. I would highly recommend Kelly for your home inspection.
Being a realtor, I’ve worked with Kelly in both client and my own transactions. He does a fantastic job during inspections providing thorough investigation and detailed reports, and takes the time to educate buyers about the home they’re buying. Highly recommend!