Silver Bullet Pest ControlTermite Inspections for Home Sales in New Jersey
Closing on a house in Bergen, Passaic or Essex County? Here's what a wood-destroying insect (WDI) termite inspection covers, who usually orders it, when to schedule it, and what happens if termites turn up before the closing.
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Do you need a termite inspection to sell a house in New Jersey?
A termite inspection isn't required by New Jersey law for every sale, but most buyers and many lenders ask for a wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection before closing, and some loans, such as many VA loans, require one. A WDI inspection is a visual check of the accessible areas of the house for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and other wood-destroying insects, with a written report for the buyer, seller and lender. A Silver Bullet visual termite inspection is $175.
What a WDI inspection checks
Foundation and basement
Mud tubes, damaged sill plates, joists and wood in contact with soil.
Accessible wood
We probe and tap wood for damage and look for signs of past or active insects.
Conducive conditions
Moisture, wood piles against the house, mulch over the foundation and other things that attract termites.
Other wood-destroying insects
Carpenter ants, carpenter bees and wood-boring beetles are reported too.
Written report
Findings are written up so the buyer, seller, agents and lender can see them.
Termatrac when needed
A $450 Termatrac inspection can detect termite activity inside walls without opening them.
How it works before a closing
Call with your date
Tell us the address, your closing date and who needs the report.
Inspection
We inspect the accessible areas inside and outside the house.
Report
You get the written findings for your buyer, seller, agent and lender.
If termites are found
We explain treatment options and pricing, so it can be worked into the deal before closing.
Termite inspection prices
| Service | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Visual termite inspection | $175 | Accessible areas, written findings |
| Termatrac termite inspection | $450 | Detects activity behind walls |
| Termite treatment | After inspection | 90-day warranty |
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Home sale termite questions
Do you need a termite inspection to sell a house in New Jersey?
It isn't required by state law for every sale, but most buyers and many lenders ask for a wood-destroying insect (WDI) inspection before closing, and some loans, such as many VA loans, require one.
What is a WDI inspection?
A wood-destroying insect inspection is a visual check of the accessible areas of a house for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and other wood-destroying insects, with a written report of what was found.
When should I schedule the termite inspection?
Schedule it as early as you can after the contract is signed. If termites are found, that leaves time to treat before the closing date.
What happens if termites are found?
We explain the treatment options and price so the buyer and seller can decide how to handle it. Treatment comes with a 90-day warranty.
How much is a termite inspection for a home sale?
A Silver Bullet visual termite inspection is $175, and a Termatrac inspection that checks behind walls is $450.
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Serving Garfield & nearby towns
Based in Garfield, we cover these towns and the rest of Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated October 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B