re: Question about Termite Contracts

The contract is initially paid by either you or the builder and covers the house for a total of five years from slab pre-treatment. This is around $.25/square foot and includes pre-treating the soil under the slab before pouring concrete.

The termite company will then come out annually at a charge of around $200/year. The first visit (year 2) will include a perimeter treatment where they dig around the house and treat the perimeter. This can only be done after all construction and landscaping are complete so the soil will no longer be disturbed.

The remaining visits under contract (years 3-5) will cost the same $200 annually and will include an inspection for active infestations and a perimeter treatment but without the trenching.

After year 5 this whole process starts over and a new contract fee will be charged.

It’s up to you to stay with the company but their fees do seem a little high. If you choose another company you lose the pre-treatment contract that the initial termite company can offer.