Termite Photographs
Termites can damage a house or building. Years ago, it was considered sufficient to have only a termite inspection performed before purchasing real estate. If there was no evidence of an active termite infestation, it was assumed that the building had no termite damage or structural damage. Homes and buildings should be checked for structural damage by an Engineer. Click here for information on termites
| Live termites in a mud tube (the insects that the arrows are pointing to) | ![]() |
| Termite mud tubes from an active infestation | ![]() |
| A termite mud tube on a concrete foundation wall | ![]() |
| Wood with structurally significant termite damage | ![]() |
| A wood sill plate with structurally significant termite damage | ![]() |
| Wood with structurally significant termite damage | ![]() |
| Wood with minor termite damage | ![]() |
| These mud tubes indicate the potential for hidden structural damage | ![]() |
| A wood sill plate with structurally significant termite damage | ![]() |
Heimer Engineering PC performs pre-purchase home, building, condominium, and co-op inspections, and provides other Engineering services. Environmental information on this web site (including environmental photographs) is provided so that prospective purchasers will realize that there are environmental risks associated with the purchase of real estate. You will need to retain an appropriately licensed and trained environmental consultant to have these hazards evaluated in the property that you are considering purchasing. Photographs are not included as part of the standard pre-purchase inspection. Photographs may be included in a consultation, if appropriate.












