Where wood touches soil, look for shelter tubes and ask for an inspection if you suspect termite damage or activity.
Tulsa pest guide Tulsa, Oklahoma
Brady Heights
Historic Brady Heights and the woodwork of the Curtain House
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TULSA / FIELD GUIDE01 / The place
About Brady Heights
The Tulsa Preservation Commission’s Brady Heights Historic District record includes the Curtain House and describes its woodwork. That is one property example; a useful inspection starts with the actual materials and conditions at your own building.
Where structural wood touches soil or moisture is present, ask an inspector to examine the affected area. Subterranean termites live in soil and can reach wood through contact or shelter tubes, so the route to the wood matters.
02 / What to look for
Around the property
Moisture problems are another reason to examine accessible wood and the surrounding ground. Identify the source of moisture and discuss repairs alongside any proposed termite work.
Standing water in a container or gutter can give mosquitoes a place to breed. This is a separate check from a termite inspection: remove the water and keep gutters clear.
03 / Take action
Practical steps
- Walk accessible exterior areas and note any structural wood touching soil or any persistent moisture.
- If you find suspected shelter tubes or damage, ask for a termite inspection and a written description of the findings.
- Ask how moisture and wood-to-soil contact should be corrected before comparing treatment proposals.
- Check containers and gutters for retained water, especially after rain.