Charleston Home Inspection Reveals Termite Damage

Believe it or not termites had turned these studs into dust at the touch of a finger.  No ..... a home inspector does not have x-ray vision to find problems hidden in the walls. However there may be clues as to past termite damage or past termite treatment. On this home in Charleston an improperly  constructed chimney allowed water to flow towards the house as seen in this picture.

This contributed to the moist environment termites love.  Even though this house was thirty years old no one had thought to fix this drainage problem.  It pays to hire a home inspector to look over your big investment. Call Blue Palmetto Home Inspection today at 843-608-5851 or email me here.