Termite damage tends to be well under way before a homeowner notices anything worth worrying about. By the time a mud tube appears on a foundation wall or frass turns up near a baseboard, the colony has usually had months to work. That is the core problem with termites: the evidence lags behind the damage, sometimes by a full season or more. Acting early, whether that means scheduling an inspection on a hunch or setting up an annual monitoring plan, is the difference between a contained problem and one that has reached the framing.
We inspect, confirm what type of termite is present, and match the treatment to what the inspection actually finds. For sellers and property managers coordinating around a transaction, for homeowners who have spotted something and want answers, and for anyone who has not had the structure checked in a while, the path forward starts with a call. We book inspections in Mountain View and across Santa Clara County, and the rate is confirmed before anything is scheduled.
Pre-construction soil treatment is the most thorough form of subterranean termite protection available to a property, and it is only possible at one point in the building process. Before a concrete slab is poured, the soil beneath the foundation is fully accessible. Treating it at that stage creates a protective zone that is sealed in place as the slab sets. Once the concrete is down, access to the soil underneath is effectively gone.
This is not a treatment that can be applied later and achieve the same result. The window is the pour, and it does not come around again. Builders, contractors, and homeowners planning new construction or a major addition can call to discuss scheduling around the construction timeline.
The treatment is applied to the ground that will sit beneath the slab and along the perimeter where the foundation meets the soil. The goal is a continuous treated zone that subterranean termites moving up through the soil will encounter before they reach the structure. For a property being built in an area with consistent termite pressure, it is the most straightforward protection available at the construction stage.
An annual inspection and monitoring plan is how a property stays protected after treatment is complete. The initial treatment addresses the infestation that the inspection confirms. The plan is what catches new activity before it has time to become a problem of the same scale.
Each annual visit re-inspects the structure. The inspector checks the foundation perimeter, the crawlspace and subfloor where accessible, visible framing, and any bait stations installed as part of the original treatment. Any new conducive conditions, moisture changes, new wood-to-soil contact points, or areas that have shifted since the last visit are noted alongside any signs of fresh activity.
If activity is found during a plan visit, it is treated. The plan does not guarantee that a property will never be attacked again. What it does is ensure that a trained inspection happens on a regular schedule, so new activity is identified early rather than after another full season of damage.
Call (669) 359-4289 to ask what a plan covers and how it works for your property.
Preparation depends on the treatment type, and the specifics are explained on the call before anything is scheduled. For a standard inspection, the main requirement is access. The inspector needs to reach the foundation perimeter, the crawlspace entry, and the attic where possible. Interior areas near the slab edge, plumbing penetrations, and any areas where activity has been spotted should be clear enough to examine.
For a liquid termiticide barrier treatment, the soil around the foundation needs to be accessible for trenching. For whole-structure fumigation, the preparation is more involved: the household will need to be out of the structure for the duration of the treatment, and there are steps to take beforehand that the technician covers in detail before the visit. For any treatment, the label directions cover re-entry and any precautions for pets. Those are explained ahead of time so nothing is left to figure out on the day.
Mulch and firewood against the house are worth a second look before the inspector arrives, since both create conditions that make a foundation more accessible to termites and can affect where the inspection focuses.
When the ground is being prepared for a new slab, that is the right time to establish a termite barrier in the soil. The treatment is applied before the pour so the protected zone is built into the foundation from the start. This is the job type where timing is everything, and it is worth scheduling early in the construction sequence rather than trying to fit it in at the last moment.
A property already on a monitoring plan gets a scheduled re-inspection each year. The inspector reviews the full structure, checks bait stations, and notes any changes since the last visit. If new activity is found, it is addressed. The value of the annual visit is that it keeps the structure from going another year without a set of trained eyes on it.
A multi-unit building in Mountain View presents a different inspection challenge than a single-family home. Activity in one unit can spread through shared framing, and the foundation perimeter covers more ground. Treatment plans for apartment buildings and commercial properties are scoped to the structure, which means the inspection covers the full footprint and the treatment approach reflects what is actually found. Property managers can call to discuss scheduling around occupied units and tenant access.
Older wood-frame construction carries more exposed and aged timber than newer builds, and that timber is often more accessible to termites than modern engineered materials. An inspection on an older structure pays particular attention to the subfloor, the crawlspace framing, and any original wood members that have been in contact with soil or moisture over the years. Treatment options are matched to what the inspection finds and to the structural realities of the building, which in an older property can mean a combination of approaches rather than a single method. Homeowners in Mountain View often read the services page before getting in touch.
The price depends on what the inspection confirms, and it is not possible to give an accurate number before the inspection is complete. The termite type, the size and construction of the structure, how reachable the affected timber is, and which treatment approach the inspection supports all affect the final quote.
A crawlspace home with subterranean activity along the perimeter is priced differently from a slab-on-grade property with drywood activity in the attic framing. Whole-structure fumigation covers a different scope than a localized borate treatment on an accessible section of framing. The rate is confirmed on the call, before anything is scheduled, and the quote covers what the treatment involves.
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Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer. No price is set before the inspection gives a complete picture, and no visit is scheduled before the cost is settled.
An inspection can be arranged for a time that works for the household, the tenant, or the business. For a property being sold or refinanced, a WDO inspection can be booked around a closing date. Call and describe the timeline and we will confirm what the schedule allows.
When the inspector arrives, the visit covers the foundation perimeter, the crawlspace and subfloor where accessible, visible framing, and the attic where entry allows. The inspection is what ends the guesswork. It confirms whether termites are active, what type they are, and how far they have spread before a treatment recommendation is made. Nothing is quoted until the inspection is complete.
We are available every day from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
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We serve Mountain View and the communities nearby throughout Santa Clara County. That includes Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Loyola, and Los Altos Hills.
If your property is in or around Mountain View, call (669) 359-4289 to confirm service at your address and get a quote.
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Booking as early as the closing date is known gives the most flexibility. Real estate timelines can move quickly, and scheduling ahead avoids the situation where an inspection is needed in a very short window.
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Yes. When you call, whoever answers can talk through what you are describing, help you identify where to look for additional signs, and scope what an inspection would involve. The price is also confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled.
A buyer can be present during the inspection. Having the buyer there means the findings can be explained directly rather than relayed through a third party. Mention that the buyer plans to attend when booking so the inspector is prepared to walk through the findings on site.
Yes. A property does not need a prior treatment history to begin an annual inspection and monitoring plan. The plan starts with an inspection that establishes the current condition of the structure, and monitoring continues from there.
Single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings, commercial properties, and older wood-frame structures all come up regularly in this area. The inspection approach and the treatment method are matched to the type of structure and what the inspection confirms, so the plan for a crawlspace home looks different from the plan for a slab-on-grade apartment building.
Call (669) 359-4289 to discuss your property and get a quote.
Yes. If you are buying, selling, or refinancing a property and need a WDO inspection coordinated around a specific date, call and describe the timeline. We book inspections around your schedule, and for transactions with a closing date, we confirm what the calendar allows when you call.
The sooner an inspection happens, the less ground the colony has had time to cover.
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We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and inspections are booked around the timeline that works for you.
We serve Mountain View and the surrounding area.
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We also treat structures in: Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto.
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