Structural Pest Inspections
Pest Inspections in Ben Lomond, CA
101 Exterminators performs pest inspections in Ben Lomond and issues state-compliant WDO reports for escrow, refinance, and pre-listing. On a mountain parcel that means more than the house: crawl space, deck, detached garage, shed, and every point where wood meets a hillside. We separate Section 1 findings from Section 2 conditions and photograph both. SPCB Lic. #9119, working the San Lorenzo Valley since 2005.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Inspections Service in Ben Lomond
We inspect all accessible structural wood including attic framing, crawl space, exterior siding, decking, fencing, and garage framing. We check for both drywood and subterranean termites, carpenter ants, fungi and wood decay, and conducive conditions such as wood-soil contact, excessive moisture, and improper drainage. Our written report clearly identifies Section 1 conditions (requiring treatment) and Section 2 conditions (requiring further investigation or preventive repair) with photographs.
Real estate transaction requiring lender or escrow-required pest inspection
Pre-listing inspection to disclose and address conditions before buyers discover them
Purchasing a home and want an independent inspection beyond the general home inspector's scope
Haven't had a pest inspection in more than 2 years on a property in termite-active areas
Visible wood damage of unknown cause on structural members
Any suspicion of termite, carpenter ant, or wood decay activity
How It Works
Our Inspections Process in Ben Lomond
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Ben Lomond.
Property Walkthrough & Access
We access all required areas per California SPCB standards — attic, crawl space, all accessible exterior wood, garage, and outbuildings included in the report scope.
Systematic Documentation
Every finding is photographed and noted with exact location. We distinguish between active infestations, old damage, and conducive conditions — using specific California reporting terminology.
Report Issuance
The completed Structural Pest Control Report (SPCB Form PR-2) is delivered electronically as soon as it is written up. Expedited handling is available for time-sensitive transactions.
Treatment & Clearance (If Needed)
If Section 1 conditions are found and treatment is authorized, we complete the work and issue a Completion Notice as required by the escrow or lender.
Why 101 Exterminators
Inspections You Can Count On in Ben Lomond
State-Compliant WDO Reports
We issue SPCB-compliant reports on the required PR-2 form, accepted by all California lenders, VA and FHA loan programs, and escrow companies statewide.
Objective Third-Party Assessment
As the treating company, we can also inspect — but we explain every finding clearly so you understand exactly what is present and what it means for treatment decisions.
Fast Turnaround for Transactions
Real estate transactions move on deadlines. We offer 24–48 hour report turnaround and can often schedule inspections within 1–2 business days.
Common Questions
Pest Inspections FAQs for Ben Lomond
Why does my Ben Lomond pest report have so many Section 2 items?
Because Section 2 covers conditions likely to lead to infestation, and mountain parcels generate them by design. Wood-to-soil contact from a hillside grade, bare crawl-space earth, deck stairs landing on dirt, planters against siding, and gutter water on fascia are all Section 2 findings, and a steep lot taking fifty inches of rain a year produces several. They are correctable, and correcting them is what keeps them from becoming Section 1 later.
Can an inspector even get under a 1950s cabin on a steep lot?
Usually yes, but clearance and storage decide it. California standards require the inspector to enter accessible areas, and a crawl space blocked by boxes, ductwork, or a hatch screwed shut gets recorded as inaccessible rather than inspected. Before the appointment, clear the hatch, move stored items away from it, and open up the shed and garage — that is often the difference between a complete report and a caveated one.
Is a WDO report needed for a San Lorenzo Valley refinance or only for a sale?
It depends on the lender, and a fair number of refinances here do require one. Sales, VA and FHA loans, and many conventional refinances call for a Structural Pest Control Report, and older mountain cabins draw extra scrutiny because of crawl-space and moisture history. If you are listing rather than buying, a pre-listing report lets you handle Section 1 items on your own schedule instead of inside a negotiation.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Ben Lomond
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Ben Lomond — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Pest Inspections · Ben Lomond
Structural Pest Inspections in Ben Lomond
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in Ben Lomond are prioritized.