"techshare" wrote in message
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Hello,

Is it usually possible to get an accurate estimate of the cost of
repairing
termite damage? I am asking, because I am considering buying a house with
a
certain amount of termite damage. However, I fail to see how a home
inspector can really know what the costs will be to repair said damage. He
doesn't have x-ray vision ... how can anyone really know what it will cost
once the termites start chewing up the wood? I am talking about complete
repair costs (frame work, drywall work, flooring, etc). Any help on this
would be appreciated. I'm also wondering if there is some sort of a
"checklist" out there for what home buyers should know with regard to
termites, termite damage, and preventative termite protection when looking
at a home for sale.

TIA

I would have the seller do the repair and then have the house reinspected
before buying it.
They don't want to do it?
Wish them well and keep looking for a house.
I doubt that a lending institution will lend any money without having a
clear termite report.

House with indeterminate termite damage = pig in a poke