Termites... too expensive?

[Lager]

I had a termite expert give me a estimate of how much it would cost to eliminate the termites from our property. The estimate was around $1900 . Is this too expensive or fair amount? Could I get it cheaper?

 

[NogginBoink]

Without knowing specifics of your home, it sounds reasonable.

Get bids from several vendors. That's the only way to know.

 

[0roo0roo]

termites sound scary, any termite bait ros omething i could use to prevent?

 

[sharkeeper]

It depends on your construction and building size.

Houses built on a slab are usually cheaper. If you have hidden areas, stucco over block, well water, carpet or tile in a clubbed basement, these can all add to the price. If you have damage and an active infestation, treatment should be commenced immediately! Either way, you should get a lifetime warranty to cover re-infestation that covers any damage from such infestations. They usually charge about $100 per year for the annual inspection to keep the lifetime warranty in effect.

-DAK-

 

[anno]

I think that sounds pretty reasonable too... I'm pretty sure it cost us about 1000 to get rid of termites in a townhouse 13 years ago.. I don't remember what we paid to have this house treated (we didn't actually have termites, my husband is just.. paranoid) when we did.. it costs about 120/year to get them to guarantee we won't ever have to pay to do it again..

 

[Lager]

The stupid person who occupied our house before we moved in did a lousy job by doing half assed job on termite termination.