Selling a home, refinancing, or just want peace of mind? Valley Wide Pest Control provides licensed termite inspections and California Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) reports for Fresno-area homes — the documentation lenders, escrow companies, and buyers require, backed by a team that also handles the treatment if anything’s found.
A termite inspection in California isn’t just a walkthrough — it produces a formal Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) report used in real estate transactions, refinancing, and lender approvals. That report separates findings into two categories: Section 1, active infestations or damage that typically must be treated and repaired before a loan is approved, and Section 2, conditions likely to cause future problems (like earth-to-wood contact or moisture issues) that don’t require immediate treatment but are worth knowing about.
Valley Wide Pest Control provides these inspections for Fresno-area homeowners, home sellers, buyers, and real estate professionals, using a licensed inspector to evaluate the structure, document findings accurately, and issue the report your escrow company, lender, or agent needs — with the option to move directly into treatment through our Termite Control service if active termites are found.
Reports are structured around California’s Section 1/Section 2 format that lenders (including FHA and VA loans) and escrow companies expect.
If a Section 1 finding requires treatment, we can provide it directly and issue the “Notice of Work Completed” needed for clearance — no coordinating between separate companies.
Findings are documented accurately, without inflating Section 1 classifications to generate unnecessary repair work.
Real estate transactions run on deadlines — we prioritize scheduling around escrow timelines.
A Fresno-based, veteran-led team familiar with the termite pressure and construction types common across Central Valley homes.
A technician inspects the property (mattress seams, box springs, headboards, baseboards, outlets, furniture joints) to confirm bed bugs and identify every affected area.
Based on the inspection, we recommend heat treatment, chemical treatment, or a combined approach, along with prep instructions for the household (laundering, decluttering, etc.).
A return visit confirms the treatment worked and checks for any remaining activity, with additional treatment applied if needed.
Homeowners and property managers receive guidance on reducing reinfestation risk (travel precautions, secondhand furniture inspection, etc.).
We schedule the inspection around your escrow timeline, listing deadline, or personal preference.
A licensed inspector examines accessible areas of the structure — including crawlspaces, attics, foundations, and areas prone to earth-to-wood contact or moisture — for termite activity and conducive conditions.
Findings are documented and categorized as Section 1 (active infestation/damage) or Section 2 (conducive conditions), following California’s standard WDO report format.
The completed report is provided to you and, where applicable, directly to your escrow company, lender, or real estate agent.
If Section 1 findings are identified, we can provide treatment and issue a “Notice of Work Completed” to satisfy lender clearance requirements.
For early-stage or localized infestations confined to one bedroom or unit.
Raises the structure to a lethal temperature for bed bugs in all life stages, typically completed in one visit.
For apartment complexes, hotels, and shared housing where bed bugs have spread between units.
Scheduled re-inspection after initial treatment to confirm elimination.
Full property inspection and Section 1/Section 2 report for real estate transactions or refinancing.
For sellers who want to identify and address issues before listing, avoiding surprises during escrow.
Treatment and repair of Section 1 findings, followed by clearance documentation for lenders.
For homeowners not currently in a transaction who simply want a professional termite check.
Wyatt always does a great job. He is conscientious and friendly. He professionally answers my questions and is able to protect and advise regarding my pet concerns and pesticides. I would highly recommend Valley Wide Pest Control and Wyatt Heppner for your technician. I’ve been a happy satisfied customer for over 2 years in 2 separate homes!
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While California doesn’t universally mandate a termite inspection for every home sale, lenders — particularly for FHA and VA loans — frequently require a clear WDO report before approving financing, and many purchase agreements and escrow instructions call for one as a standard part of the transaction.
A Section 1 finding documents active termite infestation or damage — such as live termites or active dry rot — that typically must be treated and repaired before a lender will approve a loan on the property.
A Section 2 finding documents conditions likely to lead to future termite or wood-destroying organism problems, such as earth-to-wood contact or moisture issues, without current active damage. These generally aren’t required to be fixed before closing but are worth addressing.
Termite inspection reports used for lender clearance are typically valid for a limited window (commonly around four months) from the inspection date — check your specific report and lender requirements for the exact timeframe.
No — you can choose any licensed company for treatment. Valley Wide can provide both the inspection and, if needed, the treatment and clearance documentation, which some homeowners prefer for convenience and continuity.
Cost depends on property size and inspection type (standard WDO report vs. pre-listing inspection). We provide a written estimate before scheduling
Valley Wide Pest Control provides Termite Inspections throughout Fresno, CA and the surrounding Central Valley, including:
Fresno
Clovis
Madera
Sanger
Selma
Kerman
Reedley
Visalia
Schedule a Termite Inspection Selling, refinancing, buying, or just want peace of mind — get a licensed termite inspection and a report your escrow company or lender can rely on.
Phone: (559) 285-8181
Address: 4162 N Knoll Dr Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93722
Email: info@valleywidepest.com
Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM