bought this house after being treated for termites. exterminator wants $150 to keep the warrenty valid
2007-06-04 04:44:58 · 7 answers · asked by jeff_wilmoth 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
From what I interpret, The amount in question is for a termite insurance on said house. If this is indeed an insurance policy then this would be an annual insurance premium to ensure no reinfestation does occur.
If you decide not to renew and decide to sell in a few years, If a potential buyer brings in an inspector, & finds termite damage then you'd be required to have yet another treatment preformed on your house.
Jimmy the general contractor seams to be a specialist, Stick to wood buddy, & leave wood destroying insects to those that are qualified to answer
By the way there are 3 other wood destroying insects that can stop the sale of house.
2007-06-04 08:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by Skull 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An annual inspection looks for "visible evidence at the time of inspection"It does not mean you have no termites.With the warranty,if you have a problem then it will be retreated at no charge or repairs made.My company offers a 1,000,000 dollar repair warranty provided you continue your annual renewal.Not all infestations are evident.I go to many calls that people do not know they have a problem until a swarm happens and by then you have a pretty good infestation.150 for a renewal is not bad,mine start at about 350 and go up from there.
2007-06-05 17:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by george a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you live, but in Illinois you have to have a termite inspection to buy a house, so if you had an inspection and there were no termites, I wouldnt worry about the warranty. If you didnt have an inspection when you purchased the house, I would have one or renew the warranty.
2007-06-04 11:59:04 · answer #3 · answered by Beth C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! If it is $150 for the year it is a good deal. I opted to not continue the "contract" when I bought my house. I figured that I could treat it myself, and low and behold, we find termite damage that was supposed to have been fixed before we bought the house. Since 6 months had gone by and we did not continue the contract, the company wouldn't pay for repairs
2007-06-04 11:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by PregoChic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told that a treatment should last 10 years if they sprayed , fogged under the house. I have had my house for 24 years and no termites yet. How ever they may use something different now. !50.00 is nothing compaired to the cost of repairs.
2007-06-04 22:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by icruiseon2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To begin, termite company rip-off's are on the rise. If the house was treated prior to you buying it as a condition of sale, I would first find out if an active infestation was discovered (note: an ACTIVE infestation). I'd really need to know a little more on your house design...do you have a crawlspace or basement beneath the 1st floor, or is it constructed on a concrete slab? I was a construction inspector for 18 years and can assure you that inspecting for termites is normally pretty easy. Email me at keyboard.king@yahoo.com and let me know your house specifics then I can better answer your question.
2007-06-04 11:57:56 · answer #6 · answered by jameshelwig_2000 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probably. Do you know enough to inspect yourself and then pay for any repairs? Is that $150 a year or $150 for a lot more coverage?
2007-06-04 11:52:50 · answer #7 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋