Know the condition of wood‑destroying pests before you buy or sell. Our WDO and termite inspections give buyers, sellers, and real estate agents clear, third‑party information on potential pest issues that could affect your home’s structure.
Termites and other wood‑destroying organisms can silently damage structural wood, framing, and other components of a home. In many real estate transactions—especially when using a VA loan—lenders will request a wood‑destroying insect inspection to assess the presence of termites and similar pests. These inspections look for signs of past or current infestation and conditions that could lead to future issues.
We perform a thorough visual evaluation of accessible wood elements including crawlspaces, basements, attics, and exterior foundations to identify evidence of termites, carpenter ants, wood‑boring beetles, or related organisms.
Our reports include clear findings and the standardized NPMA‑33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report for transactions that require it, giving you the information lenders and buyers need.
Wood‑destroying organisms often go unnoticed until damage is significant. Our inspections help you uncover issues early, giving you leverage in negotiations and peace of mind in your purchase or sale process.
In some regions, including parts of Wisconsin, VA loans may require a WDO report as part of the closing process, and the NPMA‑33 form is the accepted standard if so. Even when not required, a termite inspection can reveal hidden issues that affect structural integrity and future costs.
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Tyler inspected a home for us, very very thorough and explained it crystal clear. 10/10 would recommend.
Jonah Nieves-Cutler5 days ago
professional efficient and nice!higher recommend.
meng xu7 days ago
We had a great experience with HomeStart Inspections. Scheduling was easy, and communication was excellent throughout the process. We chose Home Start because they could complete both our home inspection and well testing together. Our inspector, Matt, was professional, thorough, and personable. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, answered all our questions, and never made us feel rushed. We would definitely recommend HomeStart to anyone looking for a reliable home inspection company!
Brandie Hanson10 days ago
Matt Luebke was my inspector on 21 Oct 2026. He was extremely thorough which I really appreciated. His explanations were clear and concise. Very professional
Jennifer Alderman11 days ago
Tyler was fantastic. He was super thorough and in-depth as he went through our home and explained his findings. He was very factual, and gave us all the information without underplaying or overstating what things we should keep an eye on or get fixed right away. He was very engaging and it was clear he took pride in his work. Absolutely would work with him again in the future.
Nikole T17 days ago
Alan was amazing. This is my first time purchasing a home and he was thorough and explained everything in detail in a way I could understand. I would recommend him with 10 stars! Thank you again Alan!!
Stephanie Rose-Model17 days ago
Very professional and thorough.
Nathan Brinkman18 days ago
Tyler was fantastic! He was extremely thorough during our home inspection and was punctual in calling me right away to walk through and explain all the discrepancies in detail. Highly recommend him for anyone needing a reliable home inspection!
L C19 days ago
They were timely and very thorough with their inspection of the house we are purchasing They explained things thoroughly and answered all of our questions during the inspection. Specifically our inspector, Tyler did an amazing job. Very personal and straight to the point, exactly what you need! Would highly recommend them for anyone in the Madison area.
Harry Tran20 days ago
Tyler was very thorough in his explanations of what he found.
Jo Anderson22 days ago
We’re the largest inspection company in the area because clients and agents trust the quality of our work. Growth isn’t our goal — delivering the best inspections is, and the rest follows.
Our same-day inspection reports are a big reason we’re the largest inspection company in the area. Fast turnaround matters, but accuracy and clarity are why clients keep choosing us.
All of our inspections are performed by licensed, trained, full-time professionals. Their expertise and dedication ensure every inspection is thorough and reliable. This isn't a side gig.