Termite damage is often invisible until it's severe — and expensive. A WDI inspection finds active infestation, prior damage, and the conditions that invite pests, protecting one of the home's most important assets: its structure.
A wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection checks the home for termites and other wood-destroying pests, along with evidence of prior damage and the conducive conditions that invite infestation. Dawson inspects the accessible interior and exterior areas and reports what he finds.
Because termite damage is usually hidden until it becomes serious, a WDI inspection is one of the smartest protections a buyer can add — and it's offered right alongside your home inspection for convenience. Many lenders, especially on VA and FHA loans, require a WDI report before closing.
Dawson Nitcholas performs termite/WDI inspections throughout Sherman, Denison, and all of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Licensed in both Texas (TREC #25341) and Oklahoma (#70002742), he delivers a clear, plain-language report — usually within 24 hours.
A WDI inspection looks for the insects, the damage they cause, and the conditions that draw them in.
Live termites and other wood-destroying insects in the accessible areas of the home.
Existing or old damage to structural and finish wood from past infestation.
Moisture, wood-to-soil contact, and debris that invite and sustain infestation.
Interior and exterior accessible areas, foundation, and structural wood.
Termites and other wood-destroying insects cause billions of dollars in damage every year — and most of it stays hidden inside walls and framing until it's already serious. By the time it's visible, the repair is often extensive.
Catching an active infestation, or the conducive conditions that lead to one, early is the best way to protect the home's structure — and your investment. It gives you the leverage to require treatment or repairs before you own the problem.
And because many lenders require a WDI report to close — particularly on VA and FHA loans — adding it to your home inspection keeps everything on schedule and in one place.
Your WDI inspection is delivered in a detailed, easy-to-understand report — usually within 24 hours.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect.
Call or text 903-815-2560 or use our contact form. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline — often alongside your home inspection.
Dawson inspects the accessible interior and exterior areas for wood-destroying insects, damage, and conducive conditions, using methods that meet and exceed TX & OK standards.
You receive a detailed report — usually within 24 hours — with photos, clear findings, and recommendations you can actually use.
Questions after the report? Dawson reviews the findings with you and gives honest, straightforward advice on your next steps.
A WDI (wood-destroying insect) inspection checks a home for termites and other wood-destroying pests, evidence of prior damage, and the conditions that attract them. Dawson inspects the accessible areas and provides an official report on what he finds.
Almost always, yes. Termite damage is usually hidden inside walls and framing and doesn't show until it's severe. A WDI inspection catches problems early — and many lenders require the report to close, so it's often not optional anyway.
It's anything that invites or sustains a wood-destroying insect problem — excess moisture, wood-to-soil contact, wood debris near the foundation, or poor drainage. Identifying these lets you correct them before an infestation takes hold.
Yes — that's the most convenient way to do it. Dawson offers the WDI inspection right alongside your home inspection, so you get everything in one visit and one point of contact.
Ivy League Home Inspections is based in Sherman and serves communities across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma — including Denison, Whitesboro, Whitewright, Bells, Bonham, Tioga, Van Alstyne, Collinsville, and up into Durant, Oklahoma. Give us a call to confirm your area.
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