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A wood destroying insect (WDI) inspection is a focused evaluation for termites and other wood destroying insects. It results in the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form SPCS/T-5, which documents visible evidence of current or previous activity along with any conditions that make a home attractive to these pests. Our WDI inspections are performed by a certified applicator licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), the agency that regulates structural pest control in Texas.
The warm climate and clay soils across DFW make this prime territory for subterranean termites, and much of the damage they cause happens out of sight. A WDI inspection is one of the most useful add-ons to pair with your home inspection, whether you are buying, selling, or protecting a home you already own.
You receive the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form SPCS/T-5, the standard form required by the State of Texas and the one lenders and title companies expect. It records visible evidence of wood destroying insects at the time of the inspection and notes any conducive conditions. It is not a structural damage report, and it is not a warranty or guarantee that the property is free of wood destroying insects.
We offer termite and WDI inspections throughout the DFW metroplex and surrounding counties, including Plano, Frisco, Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington, and beyond.
What we watch for on DFW homes.
They are essentially the same thing. In Texas the official term is wood destroying insect (WDI). A WDI inspection covers termites plus other wood destroying insects and produces the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report, form SPCS/T-5. You may also see the term WDO, or wood destroying organism, which is used in some other states.
A certified applicator licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), which regulates structural pest control in Texas. Our TDA business license is TPCL #1002373. A TREC real estate inspector license does not by itself authorize a WDI inspection, so the two are separate credentials.
Wood rot is recorded on the T-5 as a conducive condition, meaning something that can make a structure more attractive or vulnerable to insects. It is not reported as a structural defect, and the report does not certify a home as free of decay. If you want decay and moisture evaluated in their own right, that is part of a standard home inspection.
It is a common add-on in North Texas, and some loan programs require one. Termite damage here is often hidden from view, so a WDI inspection gives you documented information before you buy.
Yes, throughout the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding counties.
Buffalo Property Inspections is licensed and regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture, Structural Pest Control Service, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711-2847, (866) 918-4481. Texas Pest Control License TPCL #1002373. Real estate inspections are performed under TREC license #26517.
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