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Originally Posted by Chinook
I'm buying a new home in the villages and am looking for and all in one home service company that is reliable. Lawn mowing, fertilization, pest control, and termite bond.
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I've lived inTV 7 years and used to use Massey and now use TruGreen (doesn't do termite stuff). However, I am currently shopping around. Deans is "big" in our neighborhood and does do mowing and termite. Termite stuff is the problem I find. This house is due for the "big renewal after 5 years) - currently with Massey. Massey wants $798 and Deans wants $498 (both if bundle with other service). I am currently rethinking termite stuff. Both aforementioned want to put bait stakes in the yard (funny that neighbors with Deans don't have bait stakes in their yard but think they are covered for termites). I can get termite bait stakes for all around the house (say about every 10 feet), and install myself (come with auger attachment for drill) for about $110 plus spread termite granules around the house for another $50. Of course this does not include any kind of termite damage contract and I suspect that if you sell, you be looking at a big initial inspection cost in order to sell the house. Other than termite, I've found that Massey, Deans, and TruGreen are about the same. Deans' yearly price was about the same BUT only do 6 treatments a year but TruGreen does 10 and Massey appears to be monthly.