A termite inspection in Champaign covers the places subterranean termites use: the outside foundation line, basement walls, sill plates, crawl spaces, garage slab joints and any wood touching soil. The technician looks for thin mud tubes on concrete, piles of shed wings and wood that sounds hollow or gives under a probe.
Home purchases are the most common reason to book one. Many mortgage lenders ask for a wood destroying insect report before closing, often on the NPMA-33 form. The report states what was seen on the day of the visit and lists areas that could not be reached, such as a finished basement wall.
Owners call after a spring swarm, after finding damage during a remodel, or once a year as a check. A yearly check makes sense for homes with past treatment, damp basements or wood decks resting on the soil. A clean report is only as good as the access, so clear storage away from basement walls first.
If activity is found, the report should show where it is, how active it looked and which treatment fits. You decide on treatment afterward. Ask for photos of any tubes or damage so you can see what the technician saw.
Termite Inspection Options
✓Real Estate WDI Report
A wood destroying insect report for a home sale, written on the form the lender asks for.
✓Annual Termite Check
A yearly look at the foundation and basement for homes with past activity or damp conditions.
✓Swarm Season Inspection
A check after you find winged insects or piles of wings in spring.
✓Post-Treatment Recheck
A follow-up visit to confirm treated areas show no new mud tubes.
✓Remodel Damage Check
An inspection when a renovation uncovers soft or tunneled wood in walls or floors.
Termite Inspection Cost in Champaign, IL
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection | $75 to $325 | Angi 2025 data; size and crawl space access |
| Follow-up inspection | $75 to $150 | Angi 2025 data; recheck after treatment |
| Home sale inspection | $50 to $325 | HomeAdvisor typical range; report type the lender needs |
Ranges come from national cost guides named in the text. Champaign prices vary with home size, and the technician writes the price down before treatment.
How it works
- 1
Call and set the visit
Say why you need the inspection, such as a sale, a swarm or found damage, and whether there is a crawl space.
- 2
Outside check
The technician walks the foundation, porches, decks and garage looking for tubes and wood in contact with soil.
- 3
Inside check
Basement walls, sill plates, crawl space and window wells are checked, and areas that cannot be reached are noted.
- 4
Written report
You get the findings in writing, with treatment options if termites are found.
Pricing
Set by size and access