Many people think that termite damage is easy to spot and that they only need to call an Exterminator once they notice that damage has been caused. This is not the case at all. Once you see damage in your home, it may be too late to save the wood. You may be forced to have large portions of your house complete replaced. In order to save money, time, and hassle, you should have your home inspected by an Exterminator Elk Grove on a yearly basis.
Many companies offer warranties that give you protection from termite damage. An exterminator will come to your home and inspect the property to see if there is any evidence of termites or any other insects. He or she will then let you know what steps you need to take to have them removed, if any termites are found. If no termites are found, a protective barrier can be sprayed to ensure that they do not gain access to your home.
Every year, the barrier will need to be sprayed again and the Elk Grove exterminator will need to inspect your home. If termite damage is spotted and you have the warranty, the company will pay to have any damage repaired. It is important that you keep your policy current at all times so that you do not have to worry about it lapsing. Paying to have your home repaired after termite damage can be very costly. The protection packages cost significantly less and often have many different payment options available. You can choose to pay for the plan in small increments each month, in two large payments, or in a lump sum payment. If you are not someone who keeps up with due dates for bills, you may want to pay for the plan in a lump sum so that you can rest assured that it will stay valid, just in case you have any termite damage in the future. You would not want to be forced to pay to have your home repaired, simply because you missed a payment on your protection plan.