Termite Inspection in Orlando, FL
Florida law requires WDO inspections to be performed by a licensed pest control operator. We refer you to a trusted independent WDO inspector available the same day.
This service is assessed on a per-property basis. Call us to discuss your specific needs and we'll provide a tailored recommendation.
Overview
What's Included
Florida law requires termite and wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspections to be performed by a licensed pest control operator, separate from your home inspector. Square Inspections can refer you to a trusted independent WDO inspector who can be present on the same day as your home inspection, keeping your closing timeline on track.
Florida's warm climate makes it one of the most termite-active states in the country, and most mortgage lenders require the FL-1145 WDO form before closing. Because Florida law requires WDO inspections to be performed by a licensed pest control operator, Square Inspections provides a referral to a trusted independent WDO inspector who can attend your inspection on the same day. The WDO inspector operates independently, handling their own scheduling, agreement, and payment directly with you. This is standard practice throughout the Florida inspection industry and ensures your WDO report is completed by a specialist certified specifically for wood-destroying organisms.
Important: The WDO inspection is performed by an independent licensed inspector. Their service requires a separate agreement and payment directly with them, and is not included in your Square Inspections fee.
Service Features
Same-Day Scheduling
The WDO inspector can attend on the same day as your home inspection, keeping your closing timeline on track.
Florida Compliant
The WDO report meets all Florida real estate closing requirements, including the FL-1145 form required by lenders.
Independent Specialist
The WDO inspector is a certified pest control operator, the only license Florida authorizes to perform this inspection.
No Delay to Closing
Coordinating same-day availability means your closing timeline stays exactly where it needs to be.
Referral Only
Square Inspections facilitates the referral. The WDO inspector handles all scheduling, agreements, and payments directly with you.
“Florida law requires WDO inspections to be performed by a licensed pest control operator. We refer you to a trusted independent WDO inspector available the same day.”
Central Florida Context
Why This Matters in Florida
Florida Is the Most Termite-Active State in the U.S.
Subterranean and drywood termites thrive in Central Florida's warm, humid climate year-round. Orlando-area homes are among the most exposed in the country, and most Florida mortgage lenders require the FL-1145 WDO form before closing, making a WDO inspection essential for most purchases.
Termite Damage Is Rarely Covered by Insurance
Most Florida homeowner's insurance policies explicitly exclude termite and wood-destroying organism damage. Structural damage from a long-established colony can cost $10,000–$50,000+ to repair, entirely out-of-pocket if not caught before purchase.
Same-Day WDO Inspection: No Extra Trip
By coordinating with a trusted independent WDO inspector, Square Inspections ensures both inspections can happen on the same day. One trip, two reports, no delays to your closing timeline.
Step by Step
Our Inspection Process
Schedule Your Home Inspection
When you book your home inspection with Square Inspections, let us know you need a WDO referral. We'll connect you with a trusted independent WDO inspector in the area.
WDO Inspector Confirms Directly With You
The independent WDO inspector will contact you directly to confirm the appointment, their agreement, and payment terms. Their fee is separate from your Square Inspections fee.
Same-Day Inspections
Both inspections take place on the same day. Square Inspections conducts the home inspection while the independent WDO inspector performs the WDO/termite inspection of the property.
WDO Report and FL-1145 Delivered
The independent WDO inspector delivers the FL-1145 form and written WDO report directly to you the same day. This report meets all Florida real estate closing requirements and is accepted by Florida mortgage lenders.
Deliverables
What You Receive
Same-Day Digital Report
Your full inspection report delivered within hours, with color photos, severity ratings, and a maintenance priority summary.
Detailed Photo Documentation
Every significant finding photographed and annotated in your report, giving you clear visual evidence for every item documented.
Maintenance Priority Summary
A prioritized list of recommended maintenance items based on inspection findings, helping you understand what to address first.
Inspector Follow-Up
Questions after reading the report? Call or text your inspector directly. We answer, explain, and follow through.
Why Square Inspections
Why Homebuyers Choose Square Inspections
InterNACHI Certified Inspector
Our inspector holds the InterNACHI CPI designation, the gold standard in home inspection certification, backed by Florida state licensure and full E&O insurance.
Thermal Imaging on Full Home Inspections
Pre-purchase and full-scope home inspections include infrared scanning at no extra cost. We find hidden moisture, electrical hot spots, and missing insulation that most inspectors simply don't look for.
Same-Day Digital Reports
Reports delivered within hours of your inspection, not the next day. You'll have color photos, severity ratings, and a maintenance priority summary before dinner.
You Can Always Reach Us
Questions after the inspection? Call or text your inspector directly. We pick up, reply, and explain until every finding makes sense.
We Work Around Your Schedule
Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Book online in 60 seconds or call 407-205-7222. We work around your timeline, not ours.
Locally Owned, Central Florida Focused
We live and work in the communities we inspect. We know the housing stock, the common issues, and the neighborhoods. We're neighbors.
Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese & Chinese
We conduct inspections and deliver full report walk-throughs in all four languages. Your clients understand every finding, in the language they think in.
Service Area
Cities We Serve in Central Florida
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FAQ
Common Questions
What is a WDO inspection in Florida?
A Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection checks for termites, wood-destroying beetles, and wood-decaying fungi. It produces the FL-1145 form required by most Florida mortgage lenders. In Florida, this inspection must be performed by a licensed pest control operator, not a home inspector. Square Inspections can refer you to a trusted independent WDO inspector who can attend your home inspection on the same day.
Is a termite inspection required to buy a home in Florida?
Most Florida mortgage lenders require the FL-1145 WDO form before closing, making it effectively required for financed purchases. Even in cash transactions, a WDO inspection is strongly recommended given Florida's termite activity levels. Square Inspections can refer you to an independent WDO inspector who can be present the same day as your home inspection.
Why does Square Inspections refer rather than perform the WDO inspection?
Florida law requires WDO inspections to be performed by a licensed pest control operator, a separate license from a home inspector. Square Inspections provides home inspection services; WDO inspections require a different certification. We refer you to a trusted independent WDO inspector so you get a specialist certified specifically for wood-destroying organisms.
What are conducive conditions for termites?
Conditions that attract termites or support infestations: wood-to-soil contact at the foundation, moisture accumulation near wood elements, improper drainage against the structure, stored firewood near the home, mulch piled against exterior walls, and leaking plumbing that keeps wood consistently moist.
Does the WDO inspector come on the same day as my home inspection?
Yes, that's the goal of the referral. When you let us know you need a WDO referral, we coordinate so both the home inspection and WDO inspection can happen on the same day. The WDO inspector is independent and will confirm directly with you.
How much does a WDO inspection cost?
The WDO inspection is performed and billed independently by a licensed WDO inspector, and it is not included in your Square Inspections fee. Pricing varies by inspector and property. Contact us for a referral and we can connect you with an independent WDO inspector who will quote you directly.
What happens if the inspection finds an active infestation?
Active infestations are documented on the FL-1145 form by the independent WDO inspector. In a purchase transaction, buyers typically negotiate for seller-paid treatment, a price reduction, or in cases of significant structural damage, reconsider the transaction entirely. Knowing before closing gives you options. Finding out after closing does not.
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This service is assessed on a per-property basis. Call us to discuss your specific needs and we'll provide a tailored recommendation.