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What's the deal with termites in the Charleston area and when I am buying a home what should beware of ? Are all homes prone to termites and how does this termite bond work?
The south is a warmer climate, and wetter. Both of which allow termites to thrive. Get the termite bond, make sure it is a treatment bond AND a repair bond, and keep that thing in place on your home, i.e. pay your yearly renewal premium and get the property treated annually.
It depends on how your contract is written. There should have been a CL-100 inspection done, prior to closing. That can be either a Seller or Buyer expense, depending on how the contract has been written up. Not all homes have a transferable termite bond, but if it does, then the contract should be written up stating who pays the transfer fee at closing. Yearly treatment fees, and yearly renewal fees differ from company to company. Have your realtor determine those from the Seller/Seller's agent.
My question is .. if your house has a raised basement, doesn't that basically prevent termite and wood rot damage? I'm wondering how necessary this added expense is.
My question is .. if your house has a raised basement, doesn't that basically prevent termite and wood rot damage? I'm wondering how necessary this added expense is.
No it doesn't, my house is a brick house on a slab foundation and I had termites in my eves and soffits...
Termites will build mud "tunnels" up the side of your foundation to get to their tasty wood meal.
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