Who usually orders a WDI report in Maryland?

Real estate agents and mortgage lenders request the report once a home is under contract so any termite activity can be addressed before settlement.

What happens if mud tubes are found during the inspection?

The report notes their location and condition. The buyer and seller then decide whether treatment occurs before closing or funds are held in escrow.

Does the report cover areas under concrete slabs?

Only accessible edges and expansion joints are checked; hidden activity beneath slabs requires separate slab drilling or bait station placement after the sale.

How long is a WDI report valid for a transaction?

Most lenders accept reports completed within 90 days of closing, though some require a re-inspection if the original inspection is older.

WDI Reports for Home Sales in Maryland | Maryland Termite Solutions

On the Eastern Shore, WDI reports are ordered by real estate agents or lenders when a home goes under contract. The inspection focuses on mud tubes along pier foundations, joists, and sill plates in crawl spaces that sit over a high water table. Spring swarmers inside living areas often trigger the call, though homeowners frequently mistake them for flying ants. A technician checks every accessible wood member and notes any active galleries or shelter tubes that could affect the sale.

Eastern Shore homes built on piers allow constant wood-to-soil contact, especially when mulch beds or railroad ties touch the foundation. These conditions keep subterranean colonies foraging beneath additions and slabs. The report records visible evidence without promising future performance, and any active tubes or damaged wood must be disclosed before settlement proceeds. Re-inspections after corrective work verify the site meets lender requirements.

WDI Reports for Home Sales Near You — Choose Your City

Every city below has its own local WDI Reports for Home Sales page with coverage details.

St. Mary's County

Callaway, MD Charlotte Hall, MD Mechanicsville, MD Tall Timbers, MD Valley Lee, MD

Somerset County

Upper Fairmount, MD Ewell, MD Tylerton, MD Deal Island, MD

Wicomico County

Tyaskin, MD Bivalve, MD Eden, MD Nanticoke, MD

Talbot County

Cordova, MD Sherwood, MD Tilghman, MD Trappe, MD

Queen Anne's County

Queen Anne, MD Sudlersville, MD Crumpton, MD Barclay, MD

Harford County

Pylesville, MD Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Jarrettsville, MD Darlington, MD

Prince George's County

Aquasco, MD Upper Marlboro, MD Brandywine, MD

Worcester County

Newark, MD Whaleyville, MD Bishopville, MD

Anne Arundel County

Friendship, MD Crownsville, MD Gambrills, MD

Calvert County

Saint Leonard, MD Huntingtown, MD Dunkirk, MD

Charles County

Bryantown, MD Pomfret, MD

Dorchester County

Fishing Creek, MD Vienna, MD

Frederick County

Sabillasville, MD Braddock Heights, MD

Kent County

Betterton, MD Kennedyville, MD

Prince George's

Andrews Air Force Base, MD Accokeek, MD

Baltimore County

Kingsville, MD Upper Falls, MD

Somerset

Wicomico

Charles

Cecil

Howard County

Caroline County

Washington County

Montgomery County

Harford

Queen Anne's

Technicians enter crawl spaces to examine soil moisture, ventilation, and wood contact points that liquid barriers or bait stations must address later. Gaps around plumbing penetrations or untreated soil beneath concrete slabs are common failure points where colonies re-enter. The report simply documents current conditions so buyers and sellers can negotiate repairs or treatments before closing.

High water tables in Easton and nearby waterfront communities keep soil damp year-round, making it harder to maintain a continuous treatment zone. Inspectors note these site-specific factors so the report reflects the real risk rather than generic language. Findings stay limited to what is visible and accessible on the day of the visit.

Technician insight

In Easton the thing that catches most people out with WDI Reports for Home Sales is how many pier homes still have railroad ties or thick mulch piled right against the foundation blocks. That constant moisture bridge keeps colonies active even when the visible tubes look old, and it forces the report to flag the exact perimeter sections that will need follow-up treatment before the buyer’s lender will sign off.

Pier Home Crawl Space Finding Near Easton

A waterfront cottage under contract showed active mud tubes on multiple piers during the pre-settlement inspection. The high water table had kept soil damp beneath the addition slab, allowing foraging tubes to reach untreated joists. We documented the tubes and moisture sources, then returned after the seller’s contractor installed a soil barrier. The updated report cleared the property for closing.

WDI Reports for Home Sales Services We Offer

✓Pre-Settlement WDI Inspection

Full crawl space, basement, and exterior perimeter inspection that records active mud tubes, swarmers, and wood damage before closing.

✓Report Preparation

Written WDI document formatted for lenders and title companies that lists observed termite evidence and conducive moisture conditions.

✓Re-Inspection After Treatment

Follow-up visit that verifies corrective work was completed and updates the report for the settlement table.

✓Crawl Space and Pier Inspection

Targeted check of pier foundations and under-floor areas where high water tables keep wood in constant contact with soil.

✓Exterior Foundation Inspection

Walk-around that examines grade, mulch beds, and expansion joints where colonies often maintain foraging tubes.

✓Moisture and Conducive Conditions Survey

Documentation of standing water, poor ventilation, and wood-to-soil contact that supports ongoing subterranean termite activity.

✓Annual Re-Inspection

Yearly site visit that updates the original WDI report for properties still listed or under contract.

How it works

1
Schedule and Access
Agent or seller books the inspection and provides entry to crawl space and attic areas.
2
Interior and Exterior Search
Technician examines foundation walls, piers, joists, and soil for tubes, damaged wood, and swarmers.
3
Findings Documentation
All visible evidence and conducive conditions are recorded with photos and location notes.
4
Report Delivery
Completed WDI form is sent to the parties handling the transaction within the required timeframe.

Pricing

Scope depends on square footage, crawl space access, and whether re-inspection is required after treatment; call for a current quote.

WDI Reports for Home Sales Near Me in Maryland