Inspection Scope
What Is a South Carolina CL-100 Report?
A CL-100 is an official state-regulated Wood Infestation Report. State inspectors check visible and accessible structural areas for wood-destroying insects, wood-decay fungi, and conditions that encourage rot.
Our licensed inspectors deliver an official South Carolina Wood Infestation Report on the same day as the visit. The document details any active pest activity, previous treatments, structural damage, and specific moisture meter readings taken throughout the crawlspace framing. Many clients pair this with a sewer scope inspection or mold testing during their contingency period.
Items We Evaluate
Subterranean & Drywood Termites
Identification of live insects, mud shelter tubes along foundation walls, and pinhole exit holes in sills.
Treatment History
Verification of existing bait systems, perimeter drill holes, barrier treatments, or previous remediation tags.
Wood-Boring Beetles & Ants
Inspection for powder post beetle bore dust, old house borer channels, and carpenter ant nesting sites.
Structural Framing Damage
Documentation of compromised floor joists, rim boards, girders, subflooring, and crawlspace support piers.
Wood-Decay Fungi
Checks for white rot, brown cubical rot, and active fungal growth that breaks down cellulose in structural lumber.
Moisture Content Levels
Calibrated probing to flag wood moisture readings exceeding the state-regulated 20 percent threshold.
Lender & Closing Requirements
Why Lowcountry Properties Require This Report
In South Carolina, conventional, FHA, and VA mortgage lenders regularly require a clear CL-100 report before approving loan documents. The state form must usually be dated within 30 days of the closing table.
The Lowcountry climate accelerates subterranean termite movement and wood rot. High humidity levels, shallow groundwater tables, and warm seasonal temperatures allow wood-destroying colonies to establish quickly in shaded crawlspaces. Undetected infestations can compromise load-bearing girders and floor assemblies without showing outward signs inside finished living spaces.
Our report gives buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals objective documentation to negotiate necessary repairs or treatments before final closing. If you are constructing a new build rather than purchasing an existing property, review our pre-drywall inspections to catch framing and moisture concerns before insulation goes up.
A clear CL-100 report protects your closing timeline and keeps severe structural repair costs off your shoulders.
Satisfies Lender Underwriting
Fulfills the mandatory South Carolina wood infestation disclosure requirement on mortgage loan packages.
Uncovers Hidden Structural Decay
Pinpoints internal wood hollows, powder post beetle emergence holes, and decayed subflooring before ownership transfers.
Monitors Substructure Moisture
Documents damp soil conditions, insufficient crawlspace vapor barriers, and plumbing leaks that invite active insect colonies.
Important Reporting Notice
A South Carolina CL-100 report is an objective assessment of conditions visible on the day of the inspection. It does not serve as a warranty or an agreement to provide pest extermination. When remediation or structural repairs are required, buyers and sellers must coordinate with qualified contractors. For ongoing termite bonds, preventive perimeter barriers, and residential pest coverage, visit our Pest Control division to discuss service plans.
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