This type of inspection is performed every two years to assure the health of your family and the safety of your real estate investment. Periodic Maintenance Inspections are necessary to assure the integrity of your structure in-between storms and droughts, to check the building's integrity that may compromised by cracked beams or foundations. Also the structure should be inspect for wood-destroying insects by a licensed PCO. Any of these situations can contribute to decrease home value or pose a physical risk to your family if not identified in time.