Frequently Asked Questions

The Termite Guy FAQs

Learn about termite and pest issues affecting Southern California to keep your home or business safe and secure.

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Why does it matter if the same company handles treatment and repair?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

When treatment and repair are handled by separate companies, you're often stuck coordinating schedules, getting conflicting opinions about what's actually damaged, and paying two separate markups. One company licensed for both means one inspection, one scope of work, and one team accountable for the result.

What kinds of wood repair do you handle after termite damage?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

We repair structural framing, sill plates, fascia, rafter tails, subflooring, siding, and any other wood components compromised by termites or related conditions like dry rot. Repairs are scoped during the same inspection that identifies the damage.

Can you repair dry rot in addition to termite damage?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

Yes. Dry rot and termite damage often look similar and sometimes occur in the same areas, so we evaluate and repair both as part of a single wood repair scope.

Will repair work be covered under any warranty?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

Yes. Our wood repairs include a 1-year workmanship warranty. Warranty coverage for roof repairs varies depending on the scope of work and will be clearly outlined in your repair estimate.

Do you handle cosmetic work after repairs, like painting or patio covers?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

Yes — we offer painting services to restore and match areas after wood repair, as well as Alumawood-style patio cover installation and insulation work, so your property is fully restored, not just structurally patched.

Do you handle roof repairs related to termite or pest damage?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

Yes. As a licensed C-39 roofing contractor, we can repair roof structures, fascia, eaves, and other areas damaged by termites or wood-destroying pests as part of the same project—eliminating the need to coordinate with a separate roofing contractor. If your home requires fumigation, it's also important to know that roof tiles can occasionally crack or shift as technicians move across the roof to install and remove the tent. If that happens, our in-house roofing team can repair or replace the affected tiles, making the entire process much more convenient and helping restore your roof once the fumigation is complete.

Is it more expensive to use one company for treatment and repair instead of separate specialists?

Wood Repair, Roofing & General Contracting

Not typically — and it's often less expensive overall, since you're not paying for duplicate inspections, redundant scheduling, or the inefficiencies of two companies coordinating on the same job. You'll get one estimate covering both the treatment and the repair.

Do you work with HOAs and property management companies?

HOA & Property Management Programs

Yes — we provide termite inspections, pest inspections and treatment programs tailored specifically for each multi-unit property across Southern California.

Can you inspect an entire condo complex or HOA property at once?

HOA & Property Management Programs

Yes — we coordinate inspection schedules across multiple units and common areas, which is typically far more efficient and cost-effective than scheduling each unit separately.

How do you handle scheduling across multiple units in a shared building?

HOA & Property Management Programs

We work directly with property managers or HOA boards to build an inspection and treatment calendar that minimizes disruption to residents, often phasing work building-by-building or floor-by-floor.

Do you provide ongoing inspection programs for HOAs, or only one-time service?

HOA & Property Management Programs

We can provide both. Some multi-unit properties prefer to have us on an as needed basis. Other property management clients are on a recurring inspection program, typically annually, so termite activity is caught early across the entire property rather than discovered unit-by-unit after damage has already occurred.

Can you provide documentation for HOA board records or insurance purposes?

HOA & Property Management Programs

Yes — we provide written inspection reports and treatment documentation that can be kept on file for HOA board records, reserve studies, or insurance requirements.

Who is responsible for termite treatment costs in a condo — the HOA or the individual owner?

HOA & Property Management Programs

That depends on the association's governing documents and how common areas versus units are defined, which varies by HOA. We provide the inspection findings and cost information; the board determines how responsibility is allocated under their CC&Rs.

How do I get a termite program started for our HOA or managed property?

HOA & Property Management Programs

Reach out to our team to complete our RFP form and provide a site map and we can provide a proposal for the property.

How much does termite treatment cost?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

It depends on the treatment type and the extent of the infestation. Fumigation pricing is based on your home's cubic footage (call with your address for a ballpark), while localized treatment pricing depends entirely on what's found during inspection — we don't estimate it sight-unseen.

Do you offer free estimates?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

Yes — ask about a free estimate when you schedule with us.

What payment options do you offer?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

Call our office to discuss available payment options for your specific service.

What's covered under your fumigation warranty?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

Our fumigation treatments come with a 5-year warranty against drywood termites, so if the same type of infestation returns to the treated structure within that period, we'll address it under the warranty terms provided in writing at the time of treatment.

Are warranties transferable if I sell my home?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

Yes. Our warranties stay with the property, not the homeowner, so they can be transferred to the new owner when the home is sold. A transferable termite warranty can be a valuable selling point, giving buyers added confidence that the home remains protected.

What's not covered under a typical termite warranty?

Pricing, Warranties & What to Expect

Warranties typically exclude new damage caused by structural changes made after treatment, conditions an inspector couldn't access, and situations where required follow-up inspections were skipped. Specific terms are spelled out in writing with every warranty we issue.

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