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Originally Posted by SusanStCatherine
Our new construction was treated for termites by Massey. Was it done properly? It's supposed to last for five years. After the first year we were asked by Massey to pay them to do nothing. We declined and paid Dean's to inspect and apply prevention.
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You pay Massey annually to visit your house and inspect it for termites, not to do nothing. After 5 years, they will retreat the entire house by pumping chemicals every 16 inches in the soil under the house. On my case, the cost was about $400, and they entended the termite contract for 10 years.
By contrast, Deans does not retreat the entire house. They will visit every year and only treat a small portion of the house. Also, they will not extend your contract for more than a year at a time. So, they can raise your annual price or cancel your agreement any time they want.
Last year, I discussed these options in detail with both Massey and Deans, and I decided that Massey offered a better deal. When your initial 5 year contract expires, I would suggest that you discuss these two options and decide which company you want to use. For me, Deans' year-to-year approach was not acceptable.