fucking fuck fuck

[kellbell191]

It looks like we might have termites. We bought this house SIX MONTHS AGO and I have no clue how we're going to pay for this shit.

[iamgrace]

Sucks

[kellbell191]

DH has been fixing the roof b.c. the the soffits had a rotten spot with birds nesting in there. He then realized the chimney wasn't flashed properly, went into fix that, and apparently thinks maybe he sees termite evidence. He has replaced all of the rotten parts. The soffits have been open for over a week and it has been pouring which would make any termite issues worse. I am so fucking over this. Next he is going to rip out the wall in our guest bathroom to see if there is any termite evidence there.

I want this done and the house closed up and fucking over with. he is working really hard so I am trying not to stress and lose my shit but I am wigging out and wish this was over with. Also, DH should know better than to be like "we might need to tent for termites" and expect me not to lose it.

[gwynnetx]

we just had our house treated for termites and didn't have to rip out walls or anything. i would have an actual pest control company (or two or three) that does termites out to inspect your house. then they can give you a quote.

[mrsjuleshs]

Definitely call someone out to do an inspection and let them tell you what course of treatment to take. We were required to have one when we bought the house.

[kellbell191]

Aug 15, 2012 10:05:31 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

Did you have a termite inspection before you bought the house? If so, you may have some legal recourse if a pest-control company finds evidence more than six months old.

DH just pulled the termite inspection. It says "open and accessible areas" so probably doesn't apply to inside the roof. I work with a crapload of lawyers so if we need can get someone to help us out.

I am so hoping DH is jumping to worst case scenarios. He says it looks like they might be living in a tree that kind of overhangs the roof. I suggested we get someone out to inspect and then go from there.

Thanks for letting me spazz, I am calming a little more. Still worried, but calming.

[kellbell191]

Aug 15, 2012 10:18:15 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

Termites doesn't automatically mean total devastation. Call someone in -- someone reputable and larger -- to do an inspection.

:Y: will do, thanks!