WDO Inspections: What Ohio Home Buyers and Sellers Need

A WDO inspection is a formal report on wood destroying organisms in a home. In Ohio that usually means termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and wood decay fungi. VA loans require the report, FHA lenders often do, and many buyers request one regardless.

The inspection covers accessible areas of the structure. Foundations, crawlspaces, garages, basements, and visible framing all get checked. The inspector looks for active infestations, past damage, conducive conditions like wood to soil contact, and moisture problems that invite trouble later.

For sellers, the best preparation is simple. Clear the perimeter of the foundation, make sure the crawlspace hatch is accessible, and move stored items away from walls in the garage and basement. The faster the inspector can move, the faster the report is in the buyer's hands.

Turnaround should be quick. We write clear reports, note anything a lender will flag, and include treatment options if something is found so the deal can keep moving.