Termites do not wait for a convenient time, and neither does the damage they cause. If you have spotted something that looks wrong in Pomona, whether it is a mud tube along a foundation wall, frass on a windowsill, or wood that sounds hollow when you knock on it, the right move is an inspection before anything else. We confirm what is there, identify the termite type, and explain the treatment options before a single dollar is committed.
Call (626) 532-8789 and we will go through the property details on the phone and get an inspection on the calendar.
Pricing is confirmed before the visit is booked. The cost depends on the size of the structure, how it is built, and what the inspection finds. We do not quote a treatment until we know what we are treating. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and the person who answers knows the trade well enough to scope a job on the call.
A city the size of Pomona has a significant number of apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and mixed-use properties alongside its single-family housing stock. Termite activity in a multi-unit building is a different scope from a single home, and the inspection reflects that. We cover accessible framing throughout the structure, the foundation perimeter, crawlspace and subfloor where present, and any shared structural elements that connect units.
For commercial properties, the inspection and any treatment that follows are scheduled around business operations. A retail space cannot simply be vacated mid-week without notice, and a large residential complex has tenants whose routines matter. We work through the logistics on the call so the visit and any follow-up treatment fit the property's schedule rather than disrupting it.
A larger building is not just a bigger version of a single-family home. The structural complexity, the number of potential entry points, and the variety of construction materials involved all shape what the inspection covers and what treatment makes sense. Where a widespread drywood infestation is found across multiple sections of a building, whole-structure fumigation is often the only approach that reaches every affected area. Where the infestation is localized, a targeted treatment may be the right fit. The inspection tells us which situation we are in.
The price for a termite inspection or a treatment is not a flat number that applies to every property. The size of the structure is one factor. The construction type is another. A property with a crawlspace involves different access conditions than a slab-foundation home, and a building with several stories and finished walls presents different challenges than a single-story home with open framing in the attic.
What the affected timber is, how reachable it is, and which treatment approach suits the infestation all move the number. A contained drywood infestation in accessible attic framing is a different job from a widespread infestation that has spread through wall cavities and floor systems. We explain the reasoning behind the quote so you understand what the treatment involves and why it is priced the way it is. The inspection findings and the cost are covered together on the same call. Book it and the plan gets set on the call.
Getting an inspection scheduled is straightforward.
Call (626) 532-8789, describe what you have noticed and the property type, and we will confirm the rate and book the visit before the call ends.
We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and we take short-notice requests where the schedule allows.
After treatment is complete, an annual inspection and monitoring plan keeps the structure checked on a set schedule. Termite pressure across Southern California and the broader Southwest means colonies stay active across more of the calendar year than they do in cooler climates. A structure that was clear at the last inspection can show new signs the following season. The annual visit catches that early.
A home sale is a common reason for a first termite inspection. In California, this inspection is called a WDO inspection, which stands for wood-destroying organism inspection. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and lenders may all ask for one at different points in a transaction, and the timeline around a closing date often makes scheduling a priority.
If you need a WDO inspection ahead of a closing date, call and tell us the timeline. We will confirm what the inspection covers, give you the rate, and get it on the calendar. The findings document the condition of the structure at the time of the inspection, covering active termite activity, evidence of past activity, other wood-destroying organisms, and conditions that raise the risk of infestation.
Termites leave evidence before the damage becomes obvious, but the clues are easy to overlook or misread. A few things worth checking:
The tricky part is that some of these signs look like ordinary wear or water damage. Buckled flooring near an exterior wall can be a plumbing issue or a termite issue. The inspection is what separates one from the other. We treat your home the way we would treat our own, and that means looking carefully rather than assuming.
Finding damaged wood is not the same as finding an active infestation. Old galleries, dried mud tubes, and frass from a previous infestation are all evidence of past activity, but they do not confirm that termites are still present. The inspection distinguishes between the two. That distinction matters because it determines whether treatment is needed now, whether monitoring is the right call, or whether the concern can be noted and revisited at the next annual check.
Certain conditions around a property make termite activity more likely and can reduce the effectiveness of treatment if they are not addressed. Poor drainage near the foundation, subfloor ventilation that does not move air adequately, and wood debris left against the structure all contribute. We note these conditions during the inspection and explain what they mean for the treatment plan. Correcting them is part of protecting the structure over time, not a separate project.
When a drywood termite infestation has spread through multiple areas of a structure and localized treatment cannot reach every gallery, fumigation is the approach that covers the entire building at once. The structure is tented and treated so that no section is left out. Preparation follows the label directions, and we explain the full checklist on the call before the job is scheduled. Products are applied according to the label, and any questions about preparation around pets or children are answered before the visit.
Properties with crawlspaces present a specific set of conditions. The subfloor framing, the piers, and the soil beneath the structure are all areas where subterranean termite activity often begins. A liquid termiticide barrier applied to the soil around and beneath the foundation creates a treated zone that termites move through and carry back to the colony. Bait and monitoring stations placed around the perimeter add an ongoing early-warning layer. The inspection determines which combination fits the property.
Not every prior treatment addresses the full extent of an infestation. A property that was treated before and is showing new activity needs a fresh inspection to understand what changed. The original treatment may have missed a section of the structure, the infestation may have re-entered from an untreated area, or conducive conditions that were not corrected may have created a new entry point. We start from the current inspection findings rather than assuming the previous treatment was complete.
The liquid termiticide products used for barrier treatment work because termites do not detect them and avoid them. Termites move through the treated zone, pick up the product, and transfer it through the colony over time. A repellent product, by contrast, causes termites to route around the treated area, which can leave gaps in coverage. Non-repellent application is the standard for barrier treatment because it works with termite behavior rather than against it. The label directions govern how the product is applied, and we follow them. Anything not covered here is on the termite services page.
We serve Pomona and the surrounding communities throughout Los Angeles County, including Montclair, La Verne, San Dimas, Diamond Bar, and Claremont. Single-family homes, apartment complexes, commercial buildings, and multi-unit properties throughout the area are all within our service area.
If your property is in the eastern San Gabriel Valley or the Pomona Valley area and you are not certain whether we cover your address, the quickest way to confirm is a phone call. We will answer the coverage question and, if the address is within range, get the inspection scheduled on the same call.
Landscaping close to the foundation may need to be pulled back to allow access for trenching during a liquid barrier treatment. Plants are not removed permanently, and the technician works with what is there rather than requiring major changes. For fumigation, potted plants inside the structure are handled according to the label directions. We explain what preparation is needed when the job is scoped.
A small hole in wood can be a kick-out hole left by drywood termites pushing frass out of their galleries, or it can be the exit hole of a wood-boring beetle. Either finding warrants a closer look. The inspection can identify which organism is responsible and whether there is active infestation behind the surface, or whether the hole is old and the activity has stopped.
In many cases, yes. The timeline depends on the type of treatment the inspection calls for. A liquid barrier or spot treatment can often be completed within a few days of the inspection. Whole-structure fumigation requires more preparation time and a period before re-entry. Call and describe the closing timeline and we will explain what is realistic for the situation.
A treatment that does not hold is usually traced to one of a few causes: a new colony entering the structure from an area that was not covered, a section of the foundation perimeter that was inaccessible during the original treatment, or conditions on the property that continued to attract termites after treatment. An inspection is the right starting point when activity reappears, because it identifies where the new entry is coming from before a follow-up treatment is planned.
Yes.
Call (626) 532-8789 and tell us the closing date and the property details.
We will confirm the inspection rate and get it on the calendar as quickly as the schedule allows. A WDO inspection for a real estate transaction covers active termite activity, evidence of past activity, other wood-destroying organisms, and conditions that raise infestation risk, and the findings give everyone involved in the transaction a documented picture of the property's condition at the time of the inspection.
New construction is not immune. Drywood termites can enter through exposed wood during or after construction, and subterranean termites can find their way to wood framing if the soil treatment beneath the slab was not done or was not effective. A property that has never had a termite problem is still worth inspecting if signs appear, and pre-construction soil treatment is the right step on new builds before the slab is poured.
Pomona has a substantial number of older homes, and older construction tends to have more wood-to-soil contact, less effective subfloor ventilation, and framing details that give termites more entry points than newer builds. Drywood termites are a consistent concern in the region, and subterranean termites are active wherever soil conditions and wood contact give them a path in. An inspection on an older property often turns up both past damage and current activity, and distinguishing between the two is part of what the inspection is for.
Describe the property, tell us what you have noticed, and we will go through the details with you on the phone. The rate is confirmed before anything is booked, and the inspection scope is explained before we show up.
Call (626) 532-8789 any day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No upsells. No scare tactics. Just the treatment your home needs.
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Not every termite problem calls for the same fix, and the wrong treatment wastes time and money. We start with a thorough inspection that confirms the termite type and maps how far the activity has spread before a single treatment option is discussed. The table below lays out each method we use, what it is built for, and what you can expect from start to finish. Match the treatment to the termite, and the work addresses the actual problem rather than guessing at it.
| Treatment Option | How It Works | Best Suited For | What You Can Expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Termiticide Barrier |
| Subterranean termites entering from the soil through the foundation perimeter or crawlspace | Single primary application with the treated zone remaining active in the soil. Annual inspection confirms the barrier is holding. Follow-up visits are scheduled if new activity is detected. |
| Pre-Construction Soil Treatment |
| New construction where a subterranean termite barrier needs to be in place before the foundation is set | Single treatment timed to the pour schedule. Builders and developers coordinate the visit before concrete work begins. No follow-up treatment is required at the pre-construction stage, but an annual inspection plan is recommended once the structure is occupied. |
| Annual Inspection and Monitoring |
| Any home or commercial property after initial treatment, and properties in areas with consistent termite pressure where early detection matters | Ongoing plan with a visit each year. Findings from each inspection are explained and any new activity is addressed before it spreads. Scheduling is confirmed before each visit is due. |
Call (626) 532-8789 to schedule a termite inspection or ask about a treatment quote. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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