I need some opinions for best course of action. I had a termite inspection done before closing and it came up as showing no wood destroying insects. Since move in and remodeling we have found exstensive termite damage. I have now had someone come out to treat the termites as they were still active and he said there were pretty obvious signs of termites. (Small pinhole size holes in the sheetrock in various places.) Is there any options for me at this point? Should I take this to the termite inspector? Are they warrantied by law or anything like that? Worst case will homeowner's insurace cover this? I've documented everything with photos and video. If it helps I'm in Texas and we just closed 6 days ago. I just feel like I paid for a termite inspection for a reason and he failed at doing his job for me. Thanks for your time.

I typed the above to post then spoke to the Termite Inspector. He has offered to pay for half the treatment which amounts to $500. Problem is they have done some damage. Had he caught this during his inspection I could have walked away or had the seller attend to it which is what I would have done. He claims the small holes could have been made since the inspection which was about three weeks ago. It's obvious the termites have been there for a while.

I really feel like my beef is with the Termite Inspector and not the seller. She was an elderly lady and probably had no idea about the termites. I wouldn't have either had I not started to remodel. I do feel a professional should have caught this. Especially since the treatment specialist showed me all the indicators.

Just trying to see what my options might be.