A termite inspection in Florida is a visual check of every part of the home the inspector can safely reach. That includes the slab edge, garage, attic, baseboards, window frames, door frames and outside walls. The inspector looks for mud tubes, swarmer wings, drywood pellets, hollow wood and moisture that draws termites.
For a home sale, the result goes on a wood-destroying organism report, Florida form FDACS-13645. It records live termites or other wood-destroying organisms, visible damage, and signs of past treatment. Many buyers and lenders ask for it before closing. It only covers what could be seen on the day, so stored boxes, finished walls and blocked attics are listed as not inspected.
Homeowners use inspections too. A yearly check catches activity before it spreads, which matters in Florida, where subterranean, Formosan and drywood termites are all active. HomeGuide puts a basic termite inspection at about $75 to $150 and a formal termite letter or report at about $100 to $200.
Technician insight
Florida's WDO report lists areas that were not inspected. Read that part closely before closing. A packed garage or a sealed attic can hide the very spot where termites are working.
Termite Inspection Services
✓WDO Report for Home Sales
Inspection and report on form FDACS-13645 for buyers, sellers and lenders.
✓Yearly Termite Inspection
A once-a-year check for new activity in the home and the yard.
✓Swarmer Identification
Wings or bodies you saved are identified to tell termites from flying ants.
✓Moisture and Wood Check
Leaks, wood touching soil and mulch against the slab noted as termite risks.
Termite Inspection Cost in Florida
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Basic termite inspection | $75 to $150 | HomeGuide range; home size and access |
| Termite letter or WDO report | $100 to $200 | HomeGuide range; formal report for a sale |
Ranges are typical for Florida. The technician gives a written estimate before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call to set the inspection
Say if it is for a sale, the closing date, and the home's size and age.
- 2
Clear access
Open the attic hatch, garage walls and space under sinks so more of the home can be seen.
- 3
Visual inspection
The inspector checks inside, outside and the attic for termites and damage.
- 4
Written report
You get the findings in writing, with treatment options if termites are found.
Pricing
Report type moves price