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  • From: Cathy <goosecreekfarm AT gmail.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [Homestead] Termite ?
  • Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:29:05 -0500

I recently discovered I have a share of a remainder interest in my
grandparents' home, located 12 hours from me. No one is living there now.
My grandfather built the home himself 50 years ago, and I'd like to try
to keep it up at least until we figure out what to do with it.

Here's my problem: the house is in need of some serious maintenance. I'm
afraid there's a big time termite infestation. I had a contractor come out
and take a look. After checking out the crawl space, he said all could be
made right by little replacement here and there and presented a list of
largely cosmetic fixes to the inside, outside,and underside of the house.

If I have the pest guy investigate, I'm guessing he'll say that indeed, the
damage is from termites, but that his treatment will take care of
everything.

Who could, for a fee, tell me if the termite damage is as extensive as I
fear? Property there is not worth much, and it may well be that repairs
would cost more than the value of the house. Should I try another
contractor? Do real estate people, house inspectors or appraisers hire
anyone to do this kind of thing?

Thanks for any ideas.

Cathy




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