Termite Damage Found in Walls in Home Calls for PuroClean’s Restoration Expertise

Curious about where termite swarms are most prevalent? You may be surprised to know that Florida leads the nation with more than 1.5 million homes in the state at risk of an infestation. Termites can cause major damage to your home and lead to financial problems. One local family found out the hard way how much a termite infestation really bites.

Extreme Drywall Demo Helps PuroClean Team Conquer Termite Damage

A young retired Marine who had served two tours in Afghanistan and his wife called us recently because of termite damage to their home in Oldsmar. Termites are the “silent destroyer.” These destructive insects can cause major damage to a home, but most people don’t realize they have a problem until it’s too late. Termites live inside colonies, usually hidden below ground or inside walls. As they feed on wood, termites leave traces of mud that indicate their presence in the home.

Our crew responded promptly to the home to assess the situation. Because of the extensive termite damage and the termites’ location behind the walls, a lot of demolition was required. We began work on Tuesday, removing the drywall to expose the damage.

Once exposed, we treated the wood with an antimicrobial to prevent any mold growth. Most of the termite damage occurred on exterior walls that are load-bearing, meaning they support the structure of the house, and they needed to be completely replaced. This type of job requires a structural engineer, so our main focus was to help expose the damage so the structural engineer could come in, quickly assess the situation, and finish the restoration.

It took less than a week to complete our work; our crew wrapped everything up by Friday afternoon. Despite the stressful situation, the homeowners remained calm (and kind) throughout the entire process. Our crew did an outstanding job efficiently removing the drywall, exposing the damage, and preparing the home for the next step.

PuroClean of Zephyrhills is Available 24/7 for Emergency Restoration

Termites can cause significant damage to a home’s structure. At PuroClean, our expert technicians are knowledgeable and skilled to restore the damage caused by these pesky bugs. Give us a call today at (813) 528-4060!