Termites in Lancaster, Pa? What You Should Know About Your Cost of Termite Treatment

Termites: What you should know.

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of homeowners like finding out you have termites. You know you need treatment to control the termites but have some questions. How much is the cost of termite treatment?  How do you know if you are getting the best price? Which company should you choose? Well, take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee and let us walk you through the process. Keep reading for step-by-step guidance and tips from the Lancaster, PA termite control experts at All County Termite & Pest.

  You Found Termites, Now What?
You may have found and discovered damage from termites, or perhaps experienced a swarm of termites in the spring. Either way, termite problems don't just occur. In most cases, a termite colony reaches the age of 5-7 years, before they start producing their own swarming reproductive termites. But these "swarmers" are only useful for reproduction in the colony. They in and of themselves, will do no damage to your home. They are however, indicative of an active termite colony, which can cause damage to your home. So now what?

One of the first things you need to realize, is that if you take a few days to gather some information, get a few estimates, and decide who you want to use for termite control, the damage will not get drastically worse. Like we mentioned above, by the time you see swarming termites the colony has been growing for 5-7 years. Many companies use scare tactics to get you to sign their contract immediately, telling you, “you need to do this now," or “termites will destroy your home if you don’t do this right away!" Don’t fall prey to their lies, and kindly dismiss them from your home.

  Making Sense of Your Estimate
Once you receive termite treatment estimates , you may be surprised at the price variation. Sometimes estimates are confusing and just do not make sense. Companies use different pricing structures, but here are a few things that will determine the price you pay for termite control.

1. Is the company a franchise, or are they locally owned?
   National franchise companies are routinely higher in price. This is largely due to the sheer size of their overhead. You are paying for multi-tiered management, sales commissions, large fleet management costs, billboard and advertising campaigns, and the list goes on. All expenses, you see reflected in your estimate. An estimate from a locally owned company like All County termite & Pest will be lower in most cases when compared to national franchise company pricing.
   
   Locally owned companies, such as All County Termite and Pest Control, in Lancaster, Pa operate on a much smaller budget, and can pass the savings onto you! You don’t have to pay for sales commissions, large fleets, or expenses larger companies need to charge you for.
   
   
2. Warranties
   They say the devil is in the details, and that is especially true when comparing warranties for termite treatment. You may notice a fluctuation in warranty period when comparing estimates, and price can be affected depending on the initial warranty period. Our advice is to request the estimate to reflect a one-year warranty period, and then ask to see what the annual costs would be to renew the warranty on an annual basis.
   
   This is the only way to truly know what your true costs are going to be over a period of several years. Remember, a company offering a three or five year warranty, may end up costing you more than a company offering a one year initial warranty, and then renewing it for four additional years. Some simple math will help you quickly see if you are getting the best price.
   
   Some companies also offer a damage protection plan. Our advice is to read the fine print very carefully. Most of these warranties have very specific wording, have many exclusions and conditions, and in most cases are not worth the additional premium paid.
    
   
3. Experience
   You want the most experienced termite treatment professional, not the guy who was flipping burgers just a few weeks ago. After all, this is your home we are talking about. All County Termite & Pest Control in Lancaster, Pa is owner operated, meaning, you get the experience and expertise of the owner. You get someone invested in solving your termite issues, and with over 65 years of multi-generational experience. When it comes to termite treatment, nobody does it better.
   

In most cases, All County Termite & Pest Control saves homeowners several hundred dollars on their termite treatment costs, when compared to the national chains. You can call today for a

free estimate to control termites. When it comes to getting rid of termites, not all companies are created equal. So, before you sign the agreement, we would love the opportunity to prove it to you. If you are in Lancaster, Pa. and need a reliable company to complete a termite treatment, look no further. Call us today at 717-940-9029

Fun Fact: When researching which company to use for termite control, Google "(Company Name) complaints". If the returns show more pages than you can or want to read, you might not be choosing the right company.