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Structural Pest Inspections

Pest Inspections in San Francisco, CA

Name: 101 Exterminators Inc.
Address: 635 Sanborn Pl Ste 12, Salinas, CA, 93901, US
Telephone: (831) 500-1613

101 Exterminators provides wood-destroying organism inspections in San Francisco for owners and property transactions. A WDO report records findings in the visible, accessible areas examined and identifies areas that could not be inspected. In an attached flat or a house with a finished lower level, agreeing on unit and common-area access before the appointment makes the report more useful.

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Local Context

What a San Francisco flat inspection can cover

A WDO inspection is a defined look at accessible areas, not a statement that all wood behind walls is clear. Finished lower levels, locked common spaces, and roof or subarea access controlled by an association can limit the scope. If a key area is inaccessible, the report should say so; further inspection is a separate question to resolve with the people who can provide access.

A separate Section I/Section II report is available on request. Section I covers evidence of an infestation or infection and its resulting damage; Section II covers conducive conditions without that evidence. Read the location and recommendation for each item. The report does not by itself decide which party pays or whether a lender requires work before closing.

How We Work in San Francisco

Before scheduling, tell us whether the property is a single house, a flat, or part of a managed building and identify the spaces you can authorize. For a purchase, ask the lender or contract parties which report and any completion documents they need. The state Board also offers a property-address search for WDO inspection records from the past two years; an earlier report can inform questions but does not replace a current assessment.

San Francisco Climate

Marine conditions can affect moisture, yet fog alone does not establish subterranean termite activity. Inspect the building’s drainage and accessible foundation.

Housing Stock

San Francisco includes attached flats, older homes, and later construction. Shared walls and finished lower levels can put important wood outside one owner’s access.

Why Local Expertise Matters

Ask for a written description of inspected areas, exclusions, and the treatment boundary. If a shared wall, roof, or garage is involved, arrange access with the other owner or manager. A localized drywood treatment covers found sites; concealed wood may remain uncertain.

Warning Signs

Signs You Need Inspections Service in San Francisco

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 San Francisco

Every job follows the same methodical approach — no shortcuts, no guesswork. Here is what to expect when you work with us in San Francisco.

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 San Francisco

State-Compliant WDO Reports

We issue California structural pest reports for real-estate transactions and document Section 1 and Section 2 findings. Confirm any lender, loan-program, or escrow-specific requirements before scheduling.

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.

Transaction-Aware Scheduling

Real-estate transactions move on deadlines. Tell us your inspection-contingency or escrow timeline and we will confirm current inspection and report availability before you book.

Common Questions

Pest Inspections FAQs for San Francisco

Does a San Francisco WDO report cover a neighboring unit or shared wall?

Only the areas included in the inspection scope and accessible to the inspector can be evaluated. Ask which common spaces can be opened and check the report for exclusions before relying on a finding about an attached building.

Does Section I automatically require treatment before a San Francisco sale?

A Section I finding records evidence of an infestation or infection and resulting damage. The WDO report does not decide whether a sale can close. Ask the lender and contract parties what work they require.

Can I find an earlier WDO report for a San Francisco address?

The California Structural Pest Control Board lets you search whether a property had a WDO inspection recorded in the past two years. A matching record can help you request the earlier report; compare its inspected areas and date with the condition of the property now.

Inspection and termite references

State and university guidance on California inspection reports, termite signs, and treatment choices.

California Business and Professions Code §8516: inspection report requirements · California Legislature
How to obtain a previous termite inspection report · California Structural Pest Control Board
Drywood termites: signs and treatment limits · University of California Integrated Pest Management
Subterranean and other termites: identification and management · University of California Integrated Pest Management

Local Pest Pressure

Common Pests We Treat in San Francisco

Every area has its own pest profile shaped by climate, housing, and geography. These are the pests we see and treat most often in San Francisco — tap any one to learn how to identify it and what treatment involves.

Drywood Termites

Pellets in trim or framing can guide an inspection but cannot establish current activity or extent alone.

Subterranean Termites

Foundation evidence should be identified before a soil-focused treatment is proposed.

Dampwood Termites

Wet wood may call for moisture correction and species identification.

Roof Rats

Openings at rooflines can allow rodent entry in any neighborhood.

Argentine Ants

Ant trails need identification and entry-point assessment at the property.

Termite Services in San Francisco

Inspection and Treatment Options

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Pest Inspections · San Francisco

Structural Pest Inspections in San Francisco

CA licensed and insured. Written estimate before any work begins. Urgent situations in San Francisco are prioritized.

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