FHA & VA Termite Inspections
Protect Your Las Vegas Property with a Certified Termite Inspection
Will you need to get a FHA or VA termite inspection for your VA or FHA home loan?
If you are in Nevada then absolutely. A VA certified termite inspector will thoroughly inspect every nook and cranny of the property including interior and exterior potential trouble points. The termite inspector will make thorough notes as to whether there are any detectable traces of termite damage. He will then notify the involved parties as to the findings.
VA Pest Inspection Requirements in Nevada
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers home loan or home buyer benefits to military families, veterans, and active service members. Part of the requirements in Nevada to utilize these benefits is perform a VA termite inspection or in condos or high-rises where the VA determines there may be a pest issue.
Most often, VA home loan lenders will require proof that shows who footed the bill for the inspection. In Nevada, anyone can pay for the inspection. Regardless of who pays for the VA termite inspection, anyone can pay for the termite treatment if any is required.
Termites are easily one of the most damaging pests for homeowners and rack of millions of dollars a year of termite damage in Las Vegas alone. Typically, termite infestations can be very hard to detect to the untrained eye and potential homeowners should always seek the help of a certified professional. For VA loans, a certified termite inspection is required by a state certified inspector.
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Common Questions Regarding VA or FHA Termite Pest Inspections
- Is it required that I get a VA termite inspection?
- Who performs the inspection and who pays for it?
- What documents will I be provided after inspection?
- What if termites or termite damage is found? Now what?
Check Your Home For Potential Termite Damage
Even if a required VA termite inspection is not needed for your home purchase, we recommend you schedule an inspection anyway to ensure the structural integrity of the property and to ensure the home’s value. Standard home lending does not require a VA pest inspection as this requirement is specific to the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you are unsure of the requirements for your particular situation, simply speak to your loan officer to find out what you should do.
What Happens if They Find Termites?
If, in the unfortunate case that termites are detected or if there is any evidence of previous termite infestation, the inspector will recommend termite treatment and prevention or exclusion. An experienced pest exterminator will recommend the most effective treatment option available and it is up to the home buyer or seller to determine how to proceed.