Wood Destroying Insect Report New York City

The Document That Keeps Your Closing on Track

Your lender needs a wood destroying insect report before they’ll fund the loan. We’ve been issuing them across New York City for over 40 years — and we know how to get it done without slowing you down.

100+

Years Of Collective Experience

24/7

Emergency Pest Control Calls

40+

Years Serving NYC & Long Island

NYSDEC Licensed Inspectors

Only a state-licensed professional can legally sign the NPMA-33 form your lender requires. Every inspector we send is fully registered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

A+ BBB Rating, 35-Plus Years

Our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau of New York State isn’t self-reported — it’s independently verified and has held for over three decades of work across New York City.

Inspect and Treat Under One Roof

If we find evidence of wood-destroying insects, we can begin treatment immediately — no second vendor, no added delays, no reason for your closing to stall.

No Surprise Charges, Ever

We quote the cost upfront. What we quote is what you pay — straightforward pricing with no vague estimates or unexpected line items on the invoice.

WDI Inspection New York City

What a WDI Report Actually Is — and Why It Matters

A wood destroying insect report — sometimes called a WDIR, WDO inspection, or termite letter — is a formal inspection document required by FHA, VA, HUD, and most conventional mortgage lenders before they’ll approve a home loan. It tells the lender whether a licensed inspector found any evidence of active or prior infestation by termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, or wood-boring beetles, as well as any visible structural damage those insects may have caused. The report is completed on the official NPMA-33 form, and it can only be signed by a licensed pest control professional — not a home inspector, not a real estate agent, not a general contractor. In New York City, that means a NYSDEC-registered operator. That’s us. For buyers under contract in a city where a missed deadline can cost you the deal, getting this report scheduled early isn’t optional. It’s one of the smarter moves you can make.

Real Estate Pest Inspection New York City

What You Get When You Book With Us

A report your lender will accept, from an inspector who's been doing this in New York City for decades — without the runaround.

Your lender receives an NPMA-33 form signed by a NYSDEC-licensed inspector — the only version they’ll legally accept.

You’ll know exactly what was found, where it was found, and what it means — explained in plain language, not pest control jargon.

If treatment is needed, we can start it right away so your closing timeline doesn’t get pushed back by weeks.

You’ll get a written report documenting all findings, including any conducive conditions our inspector observed during the walkthrough.

Our inspectors have worked in brownstones, row houses, pre-war walk-ups, and multi-family buildings across all five boroughs — we know what to look for in New York City’s specific building stock.

You’ll have a direct line to our team if your attorney or lender has follow-up questions about the report — no chasing down an 800 number.

Termite Inspection for Home Purchase NYC

Yes, There Are Termites in New York City

This comes up constantly. Buyers assume termites are a southern problem — something you worry about in Florida or Georgia, not in Brooklyn or Queens. That assumption is wrong, and it costs people real money. Eastern Subterranean termites are present throughout all five boroughs of New York City. They’re particularly active in pre-war buildings, brownstones, and attached row houses — exactly the kind of housing stock that makes up a huge share of the city’s real estate market. These termites thrive in the damp, unexcavated spaces beneath older buildings, and they use the city’s underground infrastructure — utility conduits, transit tunnels, shared foundations — to move between adjacent properties. In dense neighborhoods like Bed-Stuy, Flatbush, and Bay Ridge, an infestation in one structure can quietly spread across an entire block before anyone notices. Ground-floor units and buildings with basement access to soil carry the highest risk. But even upper-floor units in attached buildings aren’t immune when the structure below them is compromised. A home buying termite inspection in New York City isn’t a formality — it’s a legitimate due-diligence step.

Wood Destroying Organism Report NYC

What Our Inspectors Actually Look For

The NPMA-33 form covers four categories of wood-destroying insects: termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and reinfesting wood-boring beetles. Each causes a different type of damage, and each requires a trained eye to identify correctly. During a WDO inspection in New York City, our inspector will work through every accessible area of the property — basement, crawl space, attic, visible exterior — looking for live insects, evidence of prior activity, mud tubes, exit holes, frass, and structural damage to wood members. We also document conducive conditions: things like wood-to-soil contact, moisture intrusion, or ventilation issues that make a property more vulnerable even if no active infestation is currently present. When the inspection is complete, you receive a written report on the official NPMA-33 form. It’s clear, it’s thorough, and it’s the document your lender is waiting for. If we find something, we tell you exactly what it is and what your options are — including treatment, if needed, before closing.