Termite Damage in Houston: Prevention vs. Repair

What termite damage costs

Structural repair in the Houston area typically runs $3,000 to $12,000 for an average home, and that is for cosmetic and structural work on visible timber. Add the framing work, the finish carpentry, the paint, and the disruption of living in a construction site, and the real number is considerably higher.

What prevention costs

An annual termite inspection is close to free with a service plan. A barrier or bait treatment runs a fraction of the repair cost. Every year you do not treat a colony is a year you are paying a small amount to avoid a large one.

The moisture link

Termites are not attracted to houses. They are attracted to damp wood and damp soil. If the perimeter around your foundation stays dry, colonies have no reason to come to your structure. This is why a moisture correction can end an active infestation on its own, and why we look at drainage before we reach for a chemical.

What we document

We photograph every damaged area, mark it on a diagram of the property, and hand you that documentation for your contractor or insurer. Most termite policies require a treatment record, and having the documentation in the right format is the difference between an approved repair and a denied one.

Need a professional look?

If you are not sure what you are dealing with, that is exactly what a free inspection is for. A licensed technician will identify the pest, find where it is getting in, and give you a firm price before any work starts.