📞 Call 404-427-5015
📞 404-427-5015 ✉ stone.daniel@att.net Serving Cartersville & Northwest Georgia
✅ Georgia Licensed Contractor| Certified Real Estate Inspector| InterNACHI & ASHI Member| 25+ Years Experience
Highland Property Services — Certified Home Inspections, Cartersville Georgia

Termite & WDO Inspections in Cartersville & Northwest Georgia

Environmental Testing

Termite / WDO Inspection

Wood-destroying organisms work quietly, out of sight, long before there's any visible sign. An inspection before you buy tells you what's active and what's inviting trouble.

Catch the Damage Before It's Visible

Termites and other wood-destroying organisms do their work slowly and out of sight, often for years before anything shows. By the time damage is obvious, the repair can be significant — which is why a termite / WDO inspection before you buy is such a smart move.

Highland Property Services inspects for termites and other wood-destroying organisms, along with the conducive conditions — moisture, wood-to-soil contact, and the like — that tend to attract them in the first place. Danny's decades as a contractor mean he knows exactly where to look.

You get an honest, factual picture of what's active and what could invite trouble down the road. We inspect and document — we don't treat — so you head into your decision knowing what you're dealing with.

Why a WDO Inspection Matters

Here's what a termite and WDO inspection does for you.

🐛

Silent Damage

Wood-destroying organisms work out of sight for years before any visible sign appears.

🏠

Protect the Structure

The wood they target is the same wood holding the home up. Catching it early matters.

🔍

Spot the Conditions

We flag conducive conditions — moisture and wood-to-soil contact — that invite trouble.

Buy Informed

Knowing before you close means no hidden infestation becomes your surprise later.

Know the Wood Is Sound

The structure of a home relies on sound wood, and that's exactly what termites and other wood-destroying organisms go after. Because they work quietly and hidden, a home can look flawless while trouble is already underway inside the framing.

Our inspection looks for active organisms and, just as importantly, the conditions that attract them — standing moisture, wood in contact with soil, poor drainage. Danny's contractor background means he knows where these problems start and where they hide.

We inspect and document what we find. Highland Property Services doesn't treat or repair — but you'll walk away with an honest, factual read on the home so you can make your decision with confidence.

What a WDO Inspection Covers

Every termite / WDO inspection looks at these areas.

  • Signs of active termites & other wood-destroying organisms
  • Evidence of past or existing damage
  • Conducive conditions — moisture & dampness
  • Wood-to-soil contact around the structure
  • Crawl spaces, foundation & accessible framing
  • Drainage and grading concerns near the home
  • Findings documented in your report

Termite / WDO Inspection FAQ

What is a WDO?

WDO stands for wood-destroying organism — termites and other pests that damage the wood in a home. We inspect for active organisms and for the conditions that tend to attract them.

Do you treat or exterminate?

No — we inspect and document. Highland Property Services doesn't treat or repair. If we find activity or conducive conditions, you'll have clear information to plan your next step.

Why inspect if I see no damage?

Because these organisms work out of sight, often for years before any sign shows. An inspection catches what's active or inviting trouble long before it becomes visible — and expensive.

What are conducive conditions?

They're the things that attract wood-destroying organisms in the first place — moisture, wood in contact with soil, poor drainage. We flag them so you know where the risks are.

When should I get one?

Before you buy, so any findings factor into your decision. We help you decide whether it fits the specific property based on what we see.

Our Simple 4-Step Inspection Process

From your first phone call to your same-day report, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Highland Property Services.

1

Schedule

Call 404-427-5015 or request an inspection online. We'll find a time that works and confirm all the details up front.

2

We Inspect

Danny and Thomas inspect together with our two-inspector system, physically walking every roof and using infrared thermal imaging.

3

Same-Day Report

You get a concise, user-friendly digital report with color photos, clear explanations, and direct repair recommendations — typically the same day.

4

We Answer

Walk the home with us to review findings in plain language, and call anytime with questions. You always reach the Stones.

Before You Buy — Make Sure the Wood Is Sound.

Georgia Licensed Contractor • Certified Real Estate Inspector • InterNACHI & ASHI Member • Two-Inspector System • Same-Day Reports • Serving Cartersville & Northwest Georgia