Everything you need to know about CL-100 Inspections
We perform CL-100 Inspections in the Lowcountry, including Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, Ladson, Hanahan, Mount Pleasant, and surrounding areas. Click the button below to visit our online form to schedule yours! You can also text/call us at (843) 226 - 3640, or email us at info@CarolinaPHI.com to schedule a service.
What Is a CL-100 Inspection?
Also known as a “termite inspection”, “wood-destroying organism inspection”, and sometimes as a “Termite Letter”, a CL-100 inspection is an inspection of the home for the following items:
Signs of active or past termite activity, including from Subterranean Termites and Drywood Termites.
Signs of current or past termite treatment, such as liquid treatment, or termite bait stations.
Signs of active or past activity from other wood-destroying organisms, including powder post beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and old house borers.
Damage related to any wood destroying pest.
Non-active and active wood-destroying fungi.
Excessive moisture conditions.
Our certified pest control technicians will perform this inspection and then compile their findings on an official South Carolina Wood Infestation Report. This is a detailed document that not only lists what issues were found, but where in the home they are located. If any damage is found, photos of the damage are generally also furnished with the report.
A CL-100 inspection is not an agreement to treat or a warranty for any issues that are found during the inspection. To remedy any items found on a CL-100 you will need to contact the appropriate professionals. If you’re interested in acquiring or learning about a termite bond, you can visit our Pest Control division here to read about our termite services!
Do I Need a CL-100 Inspection?
When purchasing a home in South Carolina, you will generally be required by your lender to have a CL-100 inspection performed. In the case that your lender does not actively require one, we at Carolina Premier Inspections highly recommend that you have one performed anyway!
While South Carolina is well-known for its beautiful historic buildings and stunning natural landscapes, we are also recognized for our particularly hot and humid climate, especially in the Lowcountry. This heat and humidity provide the perfect conditions for termites to thrive and rapidly multiply. Once a termite colony is established in your home, it can be expensive and difficult to remove them effectively. Even a small termite colony can easily cause thousands of dollars in damages over time, and if left unchecked for long enough, they can not only grow into a larger infestation, but can severely compromise the structural integrity of your home! Having a CL-100 inspection performed can not only give you peace of mind in your new home, but can help you get ahead of a termite infestation before they decide for you that you would like to have several thousand roommates.
In addition to its termite related findings, a CL-100 inspection will also allow you to get an idea of how the home is faring in regard to other wood-destroying pests. The report will detail any current infestations or signs of past infestations from other pests like powder post beetles, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. Damage caused by these pests will also be listed on the report.
Details about any excessive moisture or wood-destroying fungi that is found in the home will also be included on your CL-100 report. Excessive moisture can be found in many forms, from easily seen standing water in the crawlspace to wood that is holding moisture beyond certain acceptable levels. Excessive moisture conditions can lead to the growth of wood-destroying fungi, mold, and can even help proliferate the infestation of a wood-destroying pest like termites. Termites love moisture!
To summarize, Yes! You need and should always want a CL-100 Inspection!
What Does a CL-100 Cost?
A CL-100 inspection with Carolina Premier Inspections is $125 when performed standalone, or $95 when performed with a home inspection.
Have Further Questions?
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