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Originally Posted by jimbo2012
The more I read the more costs pop up, I see surge protectors, lightning rods, lawn care, cricket moles the list goes on 
Now termites this one looks like another contractors gold mine.
The sq footage is not what it goes by it's the linear footage of the slabs perimeter. The retail cost of the chemicals (yes you can buy them) is about $150, so a contractor gets them for less.
The product clearly states 10 years before re-treatment, so what's this 5 year anniversary thing.
$500 to spray the perimeter?? then they want $100-120 per year to take a look. How long does that take?
It sounds like a higher cost than it should be to have it done.
What if you don't treat, can you rely on insurance?
Also I read that on new construction, after the slab is poured that is a perfect time to treat.
Can't wait to see the next issue that pops up here  |
Every place on this earth to live has issues. Financial costs. This is probably much less expensive, far safer, immaculately kept and, far more beautiful (In it's very own way) than any place that any of us have lived previously.
It's all good, Mr. Jimbo.
And YOU are wise to throughly investigate the need for anything anyone tries to sell you here....or anywhere.
What is likely (BUT not to be counted on 100%) with a new house is that treated or untreated the termites won't arrive until you leave.