Termite/Wood-Boring Inspections
Disclosure of my ownership of Allmite Termite Pest Control, Inc. I also operate a termite/pest control business. Allmite has been in business since 1961. When Craftsman Home Inspection completes a termite inspection and recommends treatment for wood-destroying insects we will not accept the pest control work. You can be assured that I will use my knowledge of pests to inspect only. Note the ASHI ethical standard that does address this issue: “The member will promptly disclose to his client any interest in a business which may affect the client. The member will not allow an interest in any business to affect the quality or results of their inspection work which they may be called upon to perform. The inspection work may not be used as a vehicle by the inspector to deliberately obtain work in another field.” I will not accept pest control work as a result of any pest control recommendations stated on a Craftsman Home Inspection termite wood-boring inspection report. I have found that the knowledge/treatment of termites, carpenter ants and wood-boring beetles is indispensable in inspecting for such pests. In the “real world” I have found that there are inspection companies that will look for other work to gain as a result of a building inspection. This causes the inspector to be less thorough during his/her inspection. I have also found in the “real world” that inspection companies that offer termite inspections will sometimes miss a problem because they are not in the business of treating the above pests. For a knowledgeable termite/wood boring inspector, please call.
Allmite Termite Pest Control, Inc. DBA
Craftsman Home Inspection 401-246-1770
401-246-1770