[dpmers]

Massey was here today to let me know I had to either renew or be cancelled for termite protection. My home is 20 years old, we have had massey termite for 20 years. Now they want $449 plus $149 to treat and renew our policy.
Has anyone had any problems with termites? We live in Piedmont and have not heard of anybody with termite issues.
I said I did not want to spend that much money and he picked up his papers and left.

[JohnN]

Massey did that to us, too, a couple years back. We went with Deans and we're happy about it.

[BernieJr]

Superior Services
1-800-PestControl
Ask for Mitch Bolton
They have been in The Villages for over 25 years.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JohnN

Massey did that to us, too, a couple years back. We went with Deans and we're happy about it.

I recently renewed my termite contract with Massey. I went with Massey because they gave me a 10-year renewable contract. I considered Dean's, but they would only offer a one year contract with no guaranteed renewal.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I recently renewed my termite contract with Massey. I went with Massey because they gave me a 10-year renewable contract. I considered Dean's, but they would only offer a one year contract with no guaranteed renewal.

I don't know of anyone around here who has had termite problems, so I didn't think the 10 year contract was worth the extra cost. Plus, Dean's treats the property annually, Massey only inspected. To each their own.

[brianherlihy]

a real joke. we just say no to all

[RICH1]

I thought the ground at every build site was treated and guaranteed termite free for 50 years …. Metal studs, concrete stucco and vinyl siding along with multiple gallons on insect killer sprayed on everyone’s lawns should deter subterranean termites… I figure a flying swarm of termites would seek some nice cool wooded area rather than one of our homes

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by RICH1

I thought the ground at every build site was treated and guaranteed termite free for 50 years …. Metal studs, concrete stucco and vinyl siding along with multiple gallons on insect killer sprayed on everyone’s lawns should deter subterranean termites… I figure a flying swarm of termites would seek some nice cool wooded area rather than one of our homes

Typically, the initial new house treatment is supposed to last about 10 years, but it is only guaranteed for 5 years. Then, you need to retreat and renew the contract or you are on your own.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by JohnN

I don't know of anyone around here who has had termite problems, so I didn't think the 10 year contract was worth the extra cost. Plus, Dean's treats the property annually, Massey only inspected. To each their own.

There is a house just off Morse (north of 466) that is having a lot of termite-infested wood replaced.

I was planning to drop coverage this year as it is time to renew Massey, but I'll get quotes from Massey and Deans before making a decision.

[Garywt]

As it was explained to me when we bought our house, it is more like an insurance policy. If we get damage, they will pay for all the repairs.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by RICH1

I thought the ground at every build site was treated and guaranteed termite free for 50 years …. Metal studs, concrete stucco and vinyl siding along with multiple gallons on insect killer sprayed on everyone’s lawns should deter subterranean termites… I figure a flying swarm of termites would seek some nice cool wooded area rather than one of our homes

This is a house just south of 466a. Termite damage is a real thing. The damage below the surface was much more extensive.

[Josephjmarchese]

Saw three houses in my area North of 466, that were tented to eradicate termites. Costs thousands $$$

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by photo1902

This is a house just south of 466a. Termite damage is a real thing. The damage below the surface was much more extensive.

Weird that it would be an inside door frame area….

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Weird that it would be an inside door frame area….

They did a number on the ladies bathroom cabinets as well

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by Josephjmarchese

Saw three houses in my area North of 466, that were tented to eradicate termites. Costs thousands $$$

Are you affiliated with a termite control company? I never saw a tented house in the Villages…. I may need to get out more