Pick up the phone and describe what you are seeing. A call to us gets you a straight answer about what the signs most likely mean, what kind of inspection makes sense, and what treatment would follow if termites are confirmed. That is what the first call is for, and it costs nothing to ask. We handle termite inspections and treatment throughout Cupertino and the surrounding area, covering everything from a single-family home with a crawlspace to a multi-unit property where a landlord needs documentation before a tenant moves in.
We inspect first. That inspection confirms whether termites are active, identifies the type, and maps how far they have spread before any treatment is quoted. The treatment plan follows from those facts, not from a default approach applied before the work has been looked at. After treatment, an annual inspection and monitoring plan keeps the property checked on a regular schedule so new activity does not go unnoticed.
Before the colony does another season of damage, the practical question is usually how soon an inspection can happen and how disruptive it will be. We book termite inspections around your schedule, whether the property is occupied, rented, or sitting empty between tenants. A household does not need to be cleared out for an inspection. A tenant does not need to take a day off. We confirm what is available when you call and work around what the property's situation allows.
Real estate transactions move on their own timeline. If a buyer, seller, or agent needs a WDO inspection before a closing date, that is a common request and one we handle directly. A WDO inspection, which stands for wood-destroying organism inspection, is the standard California term for the termite inspection a lender, buyer, or agent may ask about at the point of sale or refinancing. Call and ask about one when the timeline is tight. We book the inspection, and the rate is confirmed on the call before the visit is scheduled.
When new construction is underway, there is one point in the process where the soil beneath the foundation can be treated directly: before the slab is poured. Once concrete is down, that access is gone. A pre-construction soil treatment establishes a termite barrier at the most effective stage, protecting the structure from subterranean termite pressure before framing begins.
For builders, contractors, and homeowners planning additions or new structures, the treatment needs to be scheduled around the construction timeline. Call to discuss where the project stands and what the window looks like. The opportunity does not come around again once the pour is done. More of the detail sits on our page of termite control services.
A property that has sat vacant has often gone without a termite inspection for longer than its owner realizes. Moisture can accumulate unnoticed. Wood-to-soil contact that might have been caught early goes unaddressed. When a property is being brought back into use, an inspection before occupancy gives a clear picture of what has developed during that time, so any treatment needed is handled before the building is in regular use again.
Crawlspace construction is common in this area, and the conditions underneath a raised floor are often exactly what subterranean termites prefer: close to the soil, poorly ventilated, and full of wood framing. Treatment in a crawlspace covers the subfloor framing and the soil beneath it. In-ground bait and monitoring stations may also be placed around the perimeter as part of a broader plan.
Wood touching soil around the foundation is worth fixing either way. Where that contact exists, the inspection notes it and the treatment plan addresses it directly.
When a liquid termiticide barrier is the right fit, the product used is non-repellent. Subterranean termites moving through treated soil do not detect it and carry it back to the colony. The colony is affected over time rather than simply being pushed to a different entry point. Products are applied according to the label. What a household should do beforehand, including any steps involving pets or children, is explained before the visit.
An inspection does more than confirm termite activity. It notes the conditions that allowed termites to establish in the first place. Drainage problems, wood debris against the foundation, and timber that contacts the soil directly are all documented. Correcting those conditions reduces the likelihood of reinfestation after treatment. The report gives the property owner a clear list of what to address, not just what was treated.
For slab-on-grade construction, the treatment covers the foundation perimeter and slab edges where subterranean termites are most likely to enter. Trenching and treating the soil in those areas creates a treated zone around the structure. The approach is matched to the construction type after the inspection confirms what is present.
An annual inspection and monitoring plan is not a formality. Each visit re-inspects the structure, checks any bait stations in place, and notes new conducive conditions that have developed since the last visit. Soil conditions shift. Moisture sources change. New wood-to-soil contact can develop after landscaping or construction work nearby. The annual visit is how those changes get caught before they become a larger problem.
No single price applies to every situation, and we do not quote one before the inspection is done. The size of the structure, the way it is built, how accessible the affected timber is, and which treatment the inspection calls for all affect what the job costs. A contained drywood infestation in accessible framing is priced differently from a widespread infestation that requires whole-structure fumigation. A liquid barrier around a slab perimeter is scoped differently from crawlspace treatment on a raised foundation.
The rate is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer.
Call (669) 359-4289 to get the price before a visit is booked.
When the inspector arrives, the guesswork ends. The visit covers the foundation perimeter, slab edges, accessible wood framing, the crawlspace and subfloor where entry allows, and the attic where access is available. The inspector looks for active termites, evidence of past activity, mud tubes, frass, kick-out holes, and conducive conditions including moisture problems and wood-to-soil contact.
The inspection may also note other wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants or wood-boring beetles. Those are documented as part of the full inspection scope, not treated as separate services. Everything found is reported before a treatment recommendation is made. Nothing is quoted until the inspection gives a complete picture of what is present and where it has reached.
A careful inspection on every job means the report reflects the full situation, and the treatment plan is built from that, not from a default recommendation applied before the facts are in. We're ready when the termites aren't welcome anymore.
We serve Cupertino and the surrounding communities throughout Santa Clara County. Nearby areas we cover include:
If your property is in or near Cupertino, call (669) 359-4289 to confirm coverage at your address and get a quote.
A lapsed plan means the property has gone without a scheduled inspection for at least one cycle. Call to restart the plan. The property is re-inspected to establish current conditions before monitoring continues.
Pre-construction soil treatment is applied after the ground is prepared and before the concrete slab is poured. Once the slab is in place, access to the soil beneath it is limited, so the treatment has to happen at the right point in the construction sequence. Builders and contractors can call to confirm the timing that works for their schedule.
It can happen at either point, but most buyers, sellers, and agents schedule the WDO inspection as early in the transaction as the property allows, so the results are in hand before the closing timeline gets tight. We book inspections around real estate schedules and confirm availability on the call. If a closing date is already set, mention it when you call and we will work around what the timeline allows.
A termite inspection is specifically focused on wood-destroying organisms and the conditions that support them. It covers areas a general home inspection may not examine in detail, including the crawlspace, subfloor framing, slab edges, and attic framing. A WDO inspection also documents other wood-destroying insects alongside termite findings.
Drywood termites are a consistent concern throughout the South Bay, and the region's climate is favorable for them. They live inside the wood with no soil contact, which means they can establish in attic framing, window trim, and wall cavities without leaving the soil-level signs homeowners typically look for. Subterranean termites are also present in this area, entering from the soil through foundation gaps and wood-to-soil contact points. An inspection confirms which type is active and how far it has spread before any treatment is recommended.
An inspection generally does not require moving furniture. The inspector examines accessible areas of the structure, including the foundation perimeter, crawlspace, subfloor, and attic, rather than the interior living space. If a specific area behind furniture needs to be checked, the inspector will ask.
No matter how deep the termites have tunneled, the first step is a phone call. Describe what you are seeing, get a straight answer about what it likely means, and get a price before anything is scheduled. There are no forms to fill out and no waiting for a callback.
Call (669) 359-4289 and the conversation starts right away. We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
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Nearby and also served: Saratoga, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara.
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