"Don't let termites go unnoticed. Termites are wood-destroying insects that travel from the soil through protective mud tubes to reach the wooden structure of a home. In crawl spaces, inspectors look for these tubes along foundation walls, pierce sill plates, floor joists, and beams. Termites can consume structural wood from the inside, weakening the home's framing and floor system. Severe long-term damage can lead to sagging floors and structural failure. This is why termite and crawl space inspections are so important."