Structural Pest Inspections
Pest Inspections in Oakland, CA
101 Exterminators performs pest inspections in Oakland and issues the state-compliant WDO report escrow needs, California licensed under SPCB Lic. #9119 since 2005. The report separates Section 1 — active infestation or existing damage — from Section 2 — conditions likely to lead to infestation. On a 1915 flatland bungalow that has never been treated, expect both, and expect the crawl space and attic to drive the findings.
Warning Signs
Signs You Need Inspections Service in Oakland
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 Oakland
Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in Oakland.
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 issued within 48 hours and delivered electronically. We can expedite to 24 hours 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 Oakland
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 Oakland
What does a Section 1 finding mean for an Oakland escrow?
Section 1 means active infestation or existing damage, and it is the part lenders and buyers generally want cleared before closing. Section 2 covers conditions likely to lead to infestation — earth-to-wood contact under a bungalow porch, a leaking shower pan, blocked crawl vents — and is more often negotiated than required. Who pays for what is between the parties and their agents. Once Section 1 items are corrected and reinspected, we issue the Notice of Work Completed.
We are buying a 1920s Craftsman in Maxwell Park. Is a WDO inspection different from the home inspection?
Yes, and the two cover different ground. A general home inspector reports on systems and overall condition. A WDO inspection is performed under a California structural pest license and reports specifically on wood-destroying organisms — drywood and subterranean termites, wood-decay fungi, carpenter ants — plus the conditions that support them, on the state's required form. Lenders and escrow accept the licensed report. For a pre-1925 Oakland house, get both.
Can a partly blocked crawl space under an Oakland hill house still be inspected?
We inspect everything we can safely reach and list anything we cannot as an inaccessible area in the report. Downslope Oakland lots often have a sub-area that runs from standing height at the street side down to almost nothing at the back, and stored belongings, ductwork or a converted under-floor room narrow it further. Clearing access before the visit reduces the inaccessible notes, which is worth the effort when the report is going into escrow.
Local Pest Pressure
Common Pests We Treat in Oakland
Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in Oakland — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.
Pest Inspections · Oakland
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