Cost of Termite Treatment – How to Protect Your Home and Wallet

Nothing frightens a homeowner more than the thought of having termites invade their home. In certain parts of the country termites are much more prevalent and owners are fearful when they get ready to sell their homes that termites might be present. In some of the southern states, it is very common to have a termite inspection before a buyer will buy a home. The cost of termite treatment can sometimes be exorbitant and has to be negotiated between buyer and seller.

There are two different kinds of termites: subterranean and dry wood. Subterranean termites build their colonies under ground using tunnels that look like mud tubes. When there is earth to wood contact from a house, termites are able to crawl up and start building their tunnels. They can come through cracks in the concrete or straight out of the soil and onto a wood surface.

Dry wood termites appear more likely in the coastal areas. They can actually be transported in furniture from one area and to another. Many times, they are found in attics. This means that you can easily move the termites from one home to another.

The cost of termite treatment depends largely on the kind of termites being treated and on the size of the area that needs to be treated. It also depends a lot upon whether there is any current damage and what type of treatment has been chosen.

The best way to avoid the worry about the cost of termite treatment is by having a yearly termite bond that you renew. Each year, you can pay a termite company to come out and inspect your home. Depending upon what kind of bond you choose (repair or retreatment), the inspector will re-treat the home. For one small yearly fee, you can have the peace of mind that a company is going to inspect and protect your home from further termite problems. Plus, you can usually pass this bond on to a homebuyer if you happen to be selling your house. This is often a great selling point in areas where there is concern about termites.

It’s certainly worth considering to avoid future stress about the cost of termite treatment.