Get Termite Letter Georgia

If a veteran or current service member uses a VA loan for their mortgage and lives in any other state that's not mentioned above, the veteran cannot pay for the inspection. Instead, the seller must pay for the inspection. Or, if the homeowner is refinancing a VA loan, the lender will cover the pest inspection costs.

If you receive a “clear” termite letter, it is essentially a 90-day letter that states that the home does not appear to have any active termites. If termites are found within the 90 days, the termite company is responsible for performing an adequate treatment in the home at no cost to the homeowner.

In Georgia there are no laws requiring a termite inspection be done in order for someone to purchase or sell a home. However, if a lender is involved, they might require a termite clearance letter.

If a termite inspection is being conducted as part of a real estate transaction, there is usually cost associated because the inspection covers other wood-destroying insects. Typically, the seller will cover any costs associated with the service.

If you are obtaining a loan from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a termite inspection is a requirement. The FHA also requires home appraisals. If the appraiser finds damage from termites or other pests, repairs may be required before the loan can be approved.

In general, the cost of a termite inspection ranges from $75 to $150. Some pest control companies will waive this fee if they are hired on for treatment, but not always.

Whether you are buying or selling your home, a termite inspection and letter is always a good idea. While Georgia does not require a termite letter in real estate transactions, some lenders may.

What is a wood infestation report? Also known as a "termite letter," an official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report documents any visible signs of active or previous infestations of subterranean termites, dry wood termites, powder post beetles, wood-boring beetles or wood-decaying fungi.