What do the old-centre cellars need from the termite check?
The old centre’s houses have stone and block cellars, often shallow, and their sills rest on the masonry. The inspector reads each joint by hand, probes the sill and records any mud tube or soft wood.
The cellar floors are often earth or old concrete, and the report notes any soil contact with the wood at the lowest points.
How do the ranches and subdivisions get sealed?
The 1960s to 1980s ranches and splits have long walls, many windows and soffit vents. The sealing list is built around the sunny faces and the joints at the corners of each window.
The 1990s to 2010s subdivisions in the Delaware County half have fewer old gaps, and the sealing is done with a material suited to the newer finish.
What about the houses on either side of the county line?
The same street can have houses in Franklin County and in Delaware County, and the report records the correct county for each address. The licence check is the same on both sides.
Give the full address at booking so the visit is recorded correctly.
What does Alum Creek mean for a Westerville visit?
Alum Creek runs through the town, and houses near it can have more moisture at the lowest part of the lot. The walk reads the grade and the downspouts there, and records any standing water.
The visit does not assess the reservoir or the creek. It records what is seen on the property.
What should a Westerville caller prepare?
Clear the path to the cellar, move firewood away from the foundation and note any sighting with its date. Ask for the licence details when booking, and check them with the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
What about the houses near Alum Creek and the reservoir?
The houses near Alum Creek and the reservoir sit on lower ground, and their basements can hold moisture at the lowest walls. The walk reads the grade and records any standing water on the day.
The visit does not assess the reservoir or the creek. It records the house and the lot.
The Westerville old-centre houses often have a rear porch and a cellar stair reached from the outside. Both are checked as separate routes, and the report notes any soil or wood touching the stair stringers.
