Termite Inspections in Kansas City (MO & KS)
Short answer: A termite inspection from Avid Inspections costs $90 when added to a home inspection or $150 standalone, and you get your report the same day. Our licensed inspectors check the home for signs of termites and other wood-destroying insects, and for conditions that invite them. You can add it to your home inspection so everything is done in one visit anywhere in the Kansas City metro, in Missouri or Kansas.
Termite Inspection Price
A termite inspection is $90 when added to a home inspection or $150 standalone. Most buyers add it to a general home inspection ($400 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft), so the home and the termite inspection happen during the same appointment. See our pricing page for every service and package.
What's Included in a Termite Inspection
Termites rarely announce themselves. Most of the evidence is subtle and easy to walk past, so a termite inspection is a focused, visual search of the home's readily accessible areas for signs of wood-destroying insects. Our inspectors look for:
Mud tubes on foundation walls, piers, sill plates and other surfaces where subterranean termites travel between the soil and the wood.
Damaged or hollow-sounding wood in accessible framing, trim, door and window frames, and wood near the ground.
Swarmer evidence, such as discarded wings near windows, doors and light sources.
Conducive conditions: wood-to-soil contact, moisture problems, poor drainage, leaks, and wood debris or mulch piled against the house. These make a home more attractive to termites even when no activity is visible yet.
Signs of previous treatment that you may want to ask the seller about.
Avid Inspections holds termite licenses in both states: Missouri Termite License #N7922 and Kansas Termite License #300662. The same team can inspect your home on either side of the state line.
Turnaround: Same-Day Report
Termite inspection reports are delivered the same day as the inspection, just like our general home inspection reports. Inspection deadlines in a real estate contract go by quickly, so having findings that day gives you and your agent the most time to ask questions, get treatment quotes or negotiate repairs.
Why Termite Inspections Matter in Kansas City
Termites are silent destroyers, causing staggering damage to homes and buildings across the U.S. every year. According to the National Pest Management Association, termites are responsible for approximately $6.8 billion in damages annually—a cost often not covered by homeowners’ insurance.
Termites work as a colony, and the amount of wood consumed varies based on the species, colony size, temperature, moisture, and other conditions. Under ideal conditions, a mature subterranean termite colony may consume several grams of wood per day. Because the activity is usually hidden, damage can accumulate long before an infestation becomes obvious.
If you live in the Kansas City area, your home may be at risk. Regular termite inspections are critical to catching infestations early and preventing costly damage. Early detection, paired with professional treatment, can save you thousands in repairs and protect your home for years to come. Don’t wait for the damage to surface—schedule your termite inspection today!
Termite Inspection FAQ
How much does a termite inspection cost?
A termite inspection from Avid Inspections is $90 when added to a general home inspection ($400 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft), or $150 when scheduled on its own.
How quickly will I get my termite report?
The same day. Termite and general home inspection reports are both delivered the same day as the inspection.
Do I need a termite inspection if the house looks fine?
Often, yes. Termite activity usually happens out of sight, inside wood or behind finished surfaces, so a home can look perfectly fine while damage builds. An inspector who knows where to look and what the evidence looks like can spot signs a buyer would likely miss.
What happens if termites or damage are found?
Your report describes what we found and where. You and your agent can then decide on next steps, such as getting treatment estimates, asking the seller for treatment or repairs, or having damaged areas evaluated further.
Do you inspect for termites in both Missouri and Kansas?
Yes. We hold a Missouri termite license (#N7922) and a Kansas termite license (#300662), and we serve the entire Kansas City metro on both sides of the state line. Inspections are also available in Spanish. Visit our Spanish page for details.
Related Services
Sewer scope inspection: $200 with an inspection or $250 standalone, with the report the next day.
Radon testing: $150. The test runs 48 hours with Corentium Pro or RadonEye continuous monitors, and you get results when the test is done.
Mold testing: $275 with an inspection or $350 standalone.
Schedule Your Termite Inspection
Add a termite inspection to your home inspection, or book one on its own. Schedule online, call or text (913) 662-3354, or email office@avid-kc.com. Avid Inspections is based out of Grandview, MO, with inspectors also based in Liberty and Smithville, serving the entire Kansas City metro.
