Wood Destroying Organism Inspections

Termites Alone Cause More Property Damage Annually Than Fires, Floods, and Earthquakes Combined.

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A wood destroying organism (WDO) inspection is a written report on a home or property with visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms. Usually this means subterranean or dry wood termites, but will also cover wood destroying beetles and wood destroying fungi.

There are many steps you can take towards preventing infestation if you know what termites are looking for. Termites are ground insects that look for habitats that provide food, moisture, and shelter close to the ground: any moist place where wood meets ground. Correcting this situation may require regrading to separate soil from any wood. Since mulch and many other landscaping materials cause the soil to remain moist, you should make sure to minimize mulching around your foundation. Some experts recommend mulching no closer than a foot from your home’s foundation. You should also stack your firewood away from your home and you should also make sure to eliminate any moisture problems in and around your home, especially in basements and crawlspaces.

A wood destroying organism report will include the following:

Bugs

Live termites or other wood destroying organisms – evidence of infestation by termites or other wood destroying organisms.

Damage

Damage by termites or other wood destroying organisms.

Chemicals

Previous treatment for termites or other wood destroying organisms if evidence exists.

Reporting

The inspector must report the common name of the wood destroying organism identified and the location of the evidence.

Our Services

Home Inspections

As an InterNACHI Certified Professional, our Inspectors have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with a comprehensive and competent visual inspection of your home, from roof to foundation.

Commercial Inspections

Our Certified Master Inspectors conduct thorough inspections of commercial properties. Reports are often returned the same day, with photos and notes to identify defects and help you make informed decisions.

Thermal Infrared Inspections

Infrared inspections helps you save time, money and provides you with a unique advantage for all residential or commercial inspections. Our thermal-graphic camera enables a powerful, noninvasive method to monitor and diagnose the condition of buildings.

Radon Testing

As the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, radon is dangerous to you and your family. Colorado’s terrain makes it ranked the 7th highest state in regards to finding high levels of radon. The average level of Radon in CO is 6.3 pCi/L. The entire state of CO is deemed Zone 1 for the highest level of potential radon by the EPA.

Radon Mitigation

Axium Radon Mitigations installs only Class A radon mitigation systems. All of our systems meet or exceed the ANSI/AARST and DORA standards for radon mitigation systems.

New Construction Radon Mitigation

In new construction single and multifamily homes, radon is mitigated by using radon-resistant construction techniques such as installing a soil gas collection system and radon barrier beneath the slab, sealing cracks in the foundation, and incorporating active soil depressurization systems with vent pipes and fans to direct radon outside.

Wood Destroying Organisms

A wood destroying organism (WDO) inspection is a written report on a home or property with visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms.

Sewer Scope

Sewer lines are extremely expensive to replace and repair – the sooner you get a report of the condition of the line, the sooner you can request that it be fixed.

Septic Inspection

Private septic systems can be one of the most costly repairs a homeowner can run into. Find out the condition of the home's system before committing to he purchase.

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