Chandler Homeowners Can Schedule a Termite Inspection

A termite inspection in Chandler from City Wide Pest Control comes with over 40 years of local experience behind it.

Professional Termite Inspections for Chandler Homes and Buyers

Maybe you are buying, selling, refinancing, or just want peace of mind about your house. A professional inspection tells you what is really going on. Subterranean termites in Arizona usually work out of sight, inside wall cavities, beneath floors and along foundations, so a trained eye and the right tools matter. Our team handles each real estate termite inspection in Chandler with the same care as a routine homeowner check.
Our state-licensed technicians know where termites like to hide in Arizona homes and what signs to look for. When you need a WDIIR inspection in Chandler, you get a thorough walkthrough, a plain written report and straight recommendations with no upselling. Every termite inspector in Chandler on our team works for a company that is locally owned and operated.
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When to Book a Termite Inspection

A home sale or purchase is coming up and the contract calls for a WDIIR

It has been more than a year since your last professional check

Doors and windows stick, or the wood around the frames feels soft

You spot mud tubes on foundation walls, stem walls, or pipe entry points

A lender asks for an inspection before refinancing

Homes close to yours have had termite activity reported

If any of this sounds familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and we will set up your visit.

Getting Your Home Ready for Inspection Day

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Move boxes and stored items back from garage walls and inside perimeter walls

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Make sure every room, closet, and utility area is unlocked and reachable

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Jot down where you have noticed mud tubes, damaged wood, or shed wings

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Trim plants that crowd the house so the foundation can be seen

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Unlock attic access if your home has one

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Gather any paperwork on past termite treatments for the inspector

Book Your Inspection: Call (602) 944-0099

Waiting for visible damage rarely helps. Call City Wide Pest Control to book a termite inspection for your home, a real estate deal, or a yearly checkup. As a termite inspection company in Chandler that is family owned since 1986, we keep things simple: honest findings, no pressure and no contracts for residential service.
Call: (602) 944-0099
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Why Arizona Homes Benefit From Inspections

Desert soil stays warm for most of the year, which keeps subterranean termites active far longer than in colder climates. A colony can grow to hundreds of thousands of members, and standard homeowner’s insurance generally does not cover the damage they do. Regular inspections catch activity while it is still small.
In Arizona real estate deals, a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR) is typically requested by VA and FHA lenders or written into the purchase contract. Even when nobody requires one, the report helps buyers avoid inheriting hidden problems and gives sellers a stronger listing. Catching activity early also keeps repair work smaller and easier to manage.

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What Chandler Homes Need From a Termite Check

Chandler’s median year structure built is 1998, so many homes are now 25 to 30 years past their original builder termite pretreatment. Just over half of the city’s housing units (59,011, about 51 percent) were built between 1990 and 2009, and about 31 percent of its 114,957 housing units (35,252) predate 1990, including 25,017 built in the 1980s. Downtown, the Silk Stocking neighborhood has 39 homes designated as contributing historic properties, mostly Early Ranch style with Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival examples.
Moisture plays a part as well. University of Arizona Extension notes that the desert subterranean termite Heterotermes aureus swarms after monsoon rains from July to September, and recommends keeping soil within 1 foot of the stem wall dry and main irrigation pipes more than 18 inches away. The city also warns that irrigation or storms can carry pesticides and fertilizers into storm drains, which flow untreated into retention basins, parks, washes and groundwater.
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How Our Inspections Work

Step 1
Exterior Assessment
Outside, we walk the full perimeter and look closely at plumbing penetrations, expansion joints, stucco weep screeds, stem walls, the foundation, and any spot where wood touches soil.
Step 2
Interior Inspection
Inside, we check every reachable area, including the garage, kitchen, bathrooms, closets, and utility rooms, and any spots around plumbing access. We look for damaged wood, mud tubes, and signs of current or earlier infestations.
Step 3
Attic and Crawl Space
If the attic or a crawl space can be reached, we examine the framing for drywood termite signs and for moisture that draws subterranean termites.
Step 4
Detailed Written Report
Afterward you get a plain, written report covering active infestation, past damage, and any conditions that could invite future activity.
Step 5
Treatment Recommendations
If we find evidence, we explain your treatment options openly. If everything looks clear, we say so and leave it there.

Termite Inspection Options for Your Situation

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Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report
WDIIR
This is the standard report for Arizona home sales and purchases, sometimes called a termite clearance letter. Each wood destroying insect inspection in Chandler documents whether termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, or similar pests are present. VA and FHA lenders or the purchase contract usually call for it.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
A closer look for buyers who want to understand termite risk before closing. It goes past the standard WDIIR to note conditions that could lead to future infestation, along with prevention suggestions.
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Annual Maintenance Inspection
A routine visit meant for owners who want to spot termite activity early. We suggest one each year for Arizona homes, especially houses more than 10 years old, properties near desert washes, and yards with mature landscaping.

Working Alongside Home Inspectors and Realtors on WDIIRs

Plenty of our WDIIRs start with a referral from a partner instead of the homeowner. Home inspection firms and real estate agents around the East Valley call City Wide Pest Control to take care of the termite portion of a transaction while they focus on their own.
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Home inspectors: you take the structure, roof, electrical, and plumbing. We take the wood destroying insect side and issue the WDIIR under Arizona license #2317, so the whole inspection finishes on one timeline.

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Realtors: we schedule WDIIRs for sales, purchases, and refinances around your closing date, and deliver reports written so lenders and title companies can use them right away.

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Each partner reaches a licensed account manager directly, not a call center, and more than 40 years of service across Maricopa County stands behind every report.

Interested in partnering with us? Call (602) 944-0099 and request an account manager.

Family owned since 1986. No contracts required.

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Reach out to City Wide Pest Control to schedule a termite inspection for your house, a home sale or purchase, or an annual checkup. We have looked after Arizona homes since 1986, and you can expect honest results and no pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who offers termite inspections in Chandler, AZ?
City Wide Pest Control handles inspections for Chandler homeowners, buyers, sellers and agents. Our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division, under license #2317, and the company has been in the same family since 1986. Same-day service is available, so call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5.
Often, yes. The median home in Chandler was built in 1998, which means many properties are now 25 to 30 years past their original builder termite pretreatment. An inspection shows whether anything has changed since then, and we suggest one each year for Arizona homes.
University of Arizona Extension says the desert subterranean termite swarms after monsoon rains from July to September. It also recommends keeping soil within 1 foot of the stem wall dry and main irrigation pipes more than 18 inches away. If you see swarmers or mud tubes, call (602) 944-0099 to book an inspection.
A termite inspection is a visual check of a property for signs of wood destroying insects, such as mud tubes, damaged wood and evidence of past or current activity. A licensed technician examines the exterior perimeter, the accessible interior areas, and the attic or crawl spaces where reachable, then provides a written report of the findings.
Outside, inspectors check the foundation, stem walls, weep screeds, expansion joints and plumbing penetrations. Inside, they go through garages, kitchens, bathrooms and closets. They look for mud tubes, damaged wood, shed wings and moisture that attracts termites. If something turns up, you hear your options. If not, we tell you so.
Call when you are buying, selling or refinancing, when you notice mud tubes, soft wood around frames, or sticking doors and windows, or when it has been more than a year since your last check. We are available Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, at (602) 944-0099, and same-day service is available.

Termite Inspection Near Chandler

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