Termite damage is often hidden inside walls and framing until it's significant. These are the signs worth acting on early.
Subterranean termites build pencil-thin mud tubes to travel between the soil and your home's wood structure while staying protected from open air. Spotting these along the foundation, in a crawlspace, or in a basement is one of the clearest signs of an active problem.
Termites eat wood from the inside out, so damaged wood often still looks intact on the surface but sounds hollow or papery when tapped. Door frames, baseboards, and structural beams are common places to check.
Swarming termites shed their wings after finding a new spot to nest. A small pile of translucent, uniform wings near a windowsill or door is a strong sign a colony has recently established nearby.
As termites damage the wood framing around doors and windows, the frames can warp slightly, making them harder to open and close. This is easy to mistake for humidity or settling, so it's often overlooked.
Termite damage compounds the longer a colony goes untreated, and structural repairs are almost always more expensive than the treatment itself. Catching it early keeps the fix simple.
Noticing any of these signs? Call (954) 697-9511 for an inspection.