Termite Damage

A home is the single biggest investment that most people will make. Many conscious individuals and families protect this investment with a termite inspection before purchase or a termite bond only to later discover their home infested with termites, after being assured by their pest control company that everything is ok. Termite cases basically fall into two categories: inspection and treatment.

The inspection case occurs during the purchase of a home. In this situation, the home buyer is required to obtain a "termite letter" from a licensed pest control company to present at closing as a requirement for the mortgage. After closing, the homeowner then discovers that there is in fact damage and/or infestation that was not revealed by the pest control company.

The other type of termite case involves a termite bond. In bond cases, the homeowner pays a fee for treatment and inspection. Then after this, the homeowner discovers infestation of termites and/or damage that was not revealed.

Many times the pest control company will attempt minimize the extent of damage and/or infestation which can often go undetected and deny that they are responsible under their contract. Do not give up, the contract, as well as state law and industry standards determine the pest control company's liability and your rights in a case like this. As you can imagine, some companies want you to just give up and not go to an attorney.

If you believe that your home has termite damage and is under a termite bond or inspection letter, it is important to contact an attorney immediately. These cases require the retention of an expert to inspect and access the damage, which may appear to be wood rot, water damage or foundation problems. We have experience dealing with these types of cases and welcome your call for a free confidential consultation.