Structural Pest Inspections
Pest Inspections in King City, CA
101 Exterminators performs pest inspections in King City and issues state-compliant WDO reports for escrow, refinancing, and VA or FHA loans. The report separates Section 1, active infestation or existing damage, from Section 2, the conditions likely to lead to infestation. In a city built largely of mid-century tract housing and ranch parcels, most reports here are decided at the slab edge, in the subarea, and out in the detached buildings. SPCB Lic. #9119.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Inspections Service in King City
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 King City
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in King City.
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 King City
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 King City
What does a Section 1 finding mean for my King City escrow?
Section 1 means active infestation or existing damage, and that is normally what the lender or buyer requires cleared before closing. In King City the common Section 1 items are subterranean termite shelter tubes at the stucco weep screed, damaged mudsill in a subarea, and fungus damage in a crawl space that stayed wet through winter. Section 2 items, meaning conducive conditions like earth-to-wood contact or a missing vapor barrier, are usually negotiated between the parties. Once Section 1 work is completed we issue the Notice of Work Completed.
Does a WDO inspection on my King City property include the barn and the detached garage?
Only if they are written into the scope, so tell us before the appointment. A WDO report covers the structures it names, and King City parcels frequently include a detached garage, a shop, hay or equipment storage, and sometimes a second unit. It is worth including them, because outbuildings sitting on dirt or a low slab are often where subterranean termites establish first on a property, and a buyer's inspector will look at them whether or not yours did.
I am selling an older tract house in King City. Should the pest inspection happen before I list?
A pre-listing inspection is usually the better order for a house of that era here. King City's mid-century tract homes commonly carry ground-line findings: tubes behind the weep screed, earth-to-wood contact at a raised planter, subarea moisture. Dealing with those on your own timeline is far easier than negotiating them against a closing date. You get the written report, decide what to correct, and hand the buyer a document instead of a surprise.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in King City
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in King City — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Pest Inspections · King City
Structural Pest Inspections in King City
CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in King City are prioritized.