Termite Inspection

What A Termite Inspection Covers In Central Texas

A termite inspection is a documented check for wood-destroying insects and the conditions that attract them, whether for a sale, prevention, or a suspected problem.

Termites cause more damage than most homeowners realize, which the Texas A&M AgriLife guide to subterranean termites makes clear, and an inspection is the first line of defense.

When You Need A Termite Inspection

A few situations call for an inspection sooner rather than later:

• Buying or selling a home, where a wood-destroying insect report is often required.
• Refinancing, which some lenders make contingent on a clear report.
• Finding mud tubes, discarded wings, or pellets anywhere on the property.
• An annual check as part of ongoing prevention.
• Before or after a renovation, or after termite activity nearby.

Why A Termite Inspection Matters

Termite damage is silent and expensive, and it is usually excluded from homeowners insurance as preventable. By the time the signs are obvious, the repair bill can be significant, so catching activity early is the difference between a treatment and a rebuild.

For a home purchase, a termite inspection protects the buyer from inheriting hidden damage, and for a current owner it confirms that the structure is sound and catches new pressure before it spreads.

How We Inspect For Termites

Stride carries out termite inspections through the five-step Stride Forward process:

1. Inspect. We walk the foundation, crawl space, attic, and framing, checking for mud tubes, frass, damaged wood, and swarmers.
2. Identify. We confirm any wood-destroying insect activity and the species involved.
3. Document. We produce a clear findings report, noting activity, damage, and the conducive conditions we found.
4. Recommend. We lay out treatment if there is active infestation, plus the moisture and wood-to-soil fixes that reduce future risk.
5. Follow up. We schedule treatment or an ongoing monitoring plan as needed.

Our GreenPro certification guides this thorough, reduced-risk approach.

How to Reduce Termite Risk Between Inspections

A few habits keep termite pressure down between visits:

• Keep wood off the soil and mulch back from the foundation.
• Fix moisture from leaks, poor drainage, and downspouts against the foundation.
• Store firewood and lumber away from the house and off the ground.
• Seal foundation cracks and utility penetrations.
• Schedule an annual inspection, since early signs are easy to miss.

Termite Inspection Frequently Asked Questions

Stride Forward is our Integrated Pest Management program where we partner with our clients in the long-term removal and prevention of pests. Keeping your property free of unwanted insects and rodents works best when we work together.

The program combines habitat manipulation, biological control, cultural behavior changes, and the targeted use of products designed to repel or eradicate pests. Our approach follows five steps, with non-chemical methods prioritized before any product application.

Our Certifications & Awards

Stride Pest Control holds QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the NPMA’s Foundation for Professional Pest Management, and fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide hold both. QualityPro requires background checks on every service member, a drug-free workplace, and 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements.

Our Austin and Round Rock office operates under Texas Department of Agriculture license TPCL #667951, with Burton Johnston as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our San Antonio office operates under TPCL #827449, with Alex Randall as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our office manager, Michael Honeycutt, is an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America.

Founded in 2013, we have served nearly 12,000 customers across Central Texas and hold a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews with an A+ from the BBB.