Termite Inspection During Renovation — The Best Time to Find Hidden Infestation

When renovation work opens walls, floors, or ceilings, previously inaccessible framing becomes visible. Hidden drywood termite galleries, subterranean damage in concealed sill plates, and moisture-damaged framing are all findings that can be discovered during renovation — and treated or repaired before the wall is closed.

Coordinating a termite inspection with your renovation contractor ensures termite findings are addressed while the framing is open. Treating a drywood infestation through an orange oil injection in exposed framing is far simpler (and less expensive) than treating it through finished walls later.

Common renovation discoveries: drywood galleries in original framing behind lathe and plaster walls, subterranean damage in sill plates revealed during kitchen or bathroom remodels, and hidden fascia damage discovered during roofline work.

If your renovation involves the attic (insulation replacement, HVAC installation, skylight installation), this is also the perfect opportunity for a full attic inspection — the most common location for drywood infestation in Southern California homes.