Termite inspection and WDO reports in San Diego

Yes. A WDO inspection is the formal name for it, short for Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms, and it's what lenders and escrow companies in San Diego County actually ask for. A licensed inspector walks the structure, then files the state WDO report listing anything found. So a termite inspection near you and a WDO inspection near you return the same document.

A Wood Destroying Organism report is a California state-mandated document used in real estate transactions. It identifies active termite or other wood-destroying activity (Section 1) and conditions that could lead to future problems like wood-to-soil contact or excess moisture (Section 2). California requires it to be signed by a SPCB Branch 3 licensed inspector.

Section 1 findings are active infestations or existing damage that need treatment now. Section 2 findings are conducive conditions, things like leaking irrigation against the foundation or wood-to-soil contact, that don't require treatment but should be corrected to prevent future activity. Lenders typically only require Section 1 clearance.

WDO reports are typically considered valid for 90–120 days for real estate purposes, though some lenders require it to be within 60 days of close. For your own records, we recommend re-inspecting annually.

We connect you with companies that do both. Some clients prefer to use independent inspectors and separate treatment companies for transparency, and we respect that. If you want one company for everything, we can match you to a contractor with both inspection and treatment credentials.