- Standard home inspectors do NOT provide certified termite clearance; a licensed TDA Category 7 specialist is required.
- VA and FHA mortgage loans legally require an official clean **WDIR (Wood-Destroying Insect Report)** before funding.
- Discovering termite activity during your inspection contingency gives you 100% legal leverage to demand seller treatment or closing credits.
- Always verify whether the seller has an active, transferable termite warranty bond.
With median home prices in Brentwood frequently exceeding $1,000,000, spending $100 on a dedicated pre-closing termite inspection is the smartest insurance policy you can buy. In Middle Tennessee, structural termite repairs discovered post-purchase are entirely the buyer's financial liability.
General Home Inspection vs. Dedicated WDIR Inspection
Many first-time Tennessee buyers assume their standard home inspector checks for termites. In reality, Tennessee home inspector licensing explicitly disclaims responsibility for wood-destroying organisms unless the inspector holds an independent Category 7 Commercial Pest Applicator license issued by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
A certified termite inspection produces an official **WDIR (Form NPMA-33)** report detailing whether there is active infestation, evidence of previous treatment, or structural damage requiring licensed carpentry repair.
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