Contra Costa Termite Control (CCTC) just finished a job that started small and continued to grow. We just bought a house, with some known minor rot. We brought in CCTC as a second opinion for the inspection that was done by the seller. CCTC confirmed that the original inspection was valid, and while CCTC's price was about the same as the other company, I liked Joe who came out for the inspection so we went with CCTC (it didn't hurt Joe is also is a parent to a pitty and made friends with mine). Kim, the person who runs the show, was very responsive and good to work with. Both inspections had called out that we might find something in one area once we opened it up, since hard to get to, and unfortunately we did. Lots of rot and some termites. So, we basically quadrupled the work by the time we finished after chasing down the rot and killing the bugs. Ivan, who did most of the construction work (helped by Larry, Joe and another - sorry I forget his name) did an amazing job. Ivan was very patient with all my questions and suggestions on how to do things a bit different, etc. The job did take a lot longer than anticipated since they had to special order some wood and Ivan had some other scheduled jobs, but it finally is finished and we have a house that is ready for the next 20+ years! We will be seeing them in a couple years to make sure the termites haven't come back. read more

They were very nice and responsible. They also did a very thorough inspection and told us what our actual issues were. They also helped us save a bunch of money. We didn't need to spend by telling us that we actually don't have termites or rotted wood. Turns out all we had was just general deterioration. read more

We had a great experience with Contra Costa Termite Control for preventive subterranean termite treatment and highly recommend them. What stood out: Honesty: When we first reached out, they didn't try to immediately sell us a service. Instead, they advised us to check whether the property had been previously treated and if any warranty might still be in place. Thorough inspection & fair pricing: We received quotes from several companies, and Contra Costa Termite Control stood out. Larry conducted a detailed inspection, clearly explained the recommended work, and provided a competitive, transparent quote. Communication: When heavy rain was forecasted on our scheduled treatment day, they proactively suggested rescheduling to ensure the treatment would be effective. Professional, knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with. We would absolutely use them again. read more

"Jerry's got nothing. Newman's got nothing. You're the only one I know who's got the good stuff, and I need it bad, baby, cause I feel like I got bugs crawling up my skin. Now you gotta help me out." -Cosmo Kramer, Seinfeld Da Scene: Like many recent reviewers, we were kinda freaked out by the appearance of some little black bugs (kinda like long ants) in a couple of areas INSIDE the house after the 1st rains of the season. In our case it was compounded by the fact that they appeared to be coming in through the ATTIC and dropping down; not coming up through the crawl space under the house. I found maybe a total of 20 of the little guys in 3 spots (kitchen counter under the range vent, guest bathroom under the skylight, and disturbingly; master bedroom under some recessed lighting, right on my pillow - Aaaaaaah!??!). After 20+ years in our home, it's the 1st occurrence so we were pretty concerned. After internet searches, image comparisons we determined subterranean termites and wanted them "taken care of". Da Work: Opened a YELP! Project and jobbed a quote out to several outfits with descriptions and images, wasn't happy with the 1st round of responses, did some more searching and added a few more manually. Contra Costa Termite Control's initial response stood out from the crowd. 1. Jen 1st took the time to explain the background of why this was happening (detailed in many other reviews, so I'll leave that out here) and to reassure us that we in the highest probability did NOT have an infestation; we would likely not see any more activity. She went on to suggest a wait and see approach before scheduling an unnecessary inspection. 2. For piece of mind, I insisted that I'd like them to come out anyway to confirm her suspicions, it had been since we bought the house when we had the last inspection, so I thought why not? 3. Joe came out and checked the crawl space only, explaining the odd source coming from the attic as during the initial "swarm" happening outside, a few of the little guys flew in through the attic vents and "went towards the light". He did find some other non-related/not urgent issues under our bathroom areas which we'll take care of in the spring. Quick & easy... parcheesy. Da Service: Can't sing their praises high enough. From start to finish this outfit is customer-focused, thoughtful and knowledgeable. They shared information freely and never pushed for services or action, only providing options. This can't be said of some of the other contractors who contacted us on the project... MANY were quick to push treatment options right off the bat. Great communications via YELP! then txt/sms, email invoicing and payment options like check, debit/credit card, Zelle or Venmo. Just a CLASS OPERATION all around - thanks for the help and use me as a reference anytime! read more

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Never received the estimate by email at all! The woman who called back took over 24 hours to call and than said she would have a estimate emailed to me and that never arrived. I was informed that the tenting is subcontracted out to another company. AFTER POSTING THIS , i received a call from this company. The same woman I spoke with offered up many excuses as to why she did not follow up. I would have been satified with an apology not excuses. The review stands. read more

Joe was great! He was very honest, trustworthy, and extremely knowledgeable. He puts himself in your shoes and gives his recommendations without a "salesy" approach. I would highly recommend them to anyone! read more

Nice people that just take care of your problem. No bullshit, no long stories, just action at a fair price

I had 3 different termite inspectors come and Joe was the only one that was both thorough and honest. The other two did rushed inspections and were quick to sell me on their $10k fumigation service. Joe Pinelli spent a significant amount of time on his inspection and his recommendations focused on the root cause of my problems, none of which would have yielded any business for him. He was professional and extremely knowledgeable, and also very transparent about what he could vs. couldn't confirm/verify. I would work with him again without hesitation. read more

If you're looking for personal service, experienced termite experts and advice you can trust, this is your place. They promptly sent Joe to conduct an inspection. His experience helped pinpoint the issue and he provided solid recommendations that saved me from taking unnecessary measures to fumigate our property. I greatly appreciate his honesty and highly recommend their services! read more

Incredible company. It's rare that you call a contractor with a potential termite issue, and instead of selling you their services, they give their honest advice. Long story short, I called Jen at contra costa termite reporting a potential termite issue. I sent her the pictures of the small winged insects entering the home, and she advised me that their way immature termite swarms digging out the dirt from all of the rain. She then offered to read over my prior inspection report (completed by another company!) and instead of charging me $1000+ for an inspection, explained in detail the termite behavior and helped me assess the risk and next steps. I'm saving CCT's number in my contacts for future pest issues! read more

I am lowering this review as we had a comprehensive inspection, paid quite a bit of money. It has been over one week and we never received our report. Would have thought this company would have better follow up. I see they are closed on the weekends and now we have to wait until Monday for a response. We were told by the inspector it would take maybe 3-4 days, obviously this timeline is incorrect. Received a response from the company and they apologized for the delay, and not informing us. We received the report today. read more

I called when we found some small insects inside our house after the first fall rain. Spoke to Jen who, to my surprise, said "you have zero worry." She went on to explain the situation, that these were just stage 2 subterranean termite swarmers and it would take a LONG time for them to do any damage, if ever. She said to just to keep an eye on them, vacuum them up and if you can find their entry point, close it off. Most likely they'll go away in a few days but that it's a good idea to inspect our crawl space which CC Termite can do for a small fee. But there was zero pressure to book an appointment. Needless to say I'm going to schedule them to come out though she also said I could do it quite easily. I always look for consistency in Yelp reviews and you'll see the same things over and over here. It is so unusual to find someone so knowledgeable and honest in this space but if and when we need a service like theirs, they will be my first, and only, call. Thank you Jen! read more

Honest service. We'd had an inspection by one of the orange oil companies and they recommended thousands of dollars of work. Contra Costa came in and wasn't trying to sell something we didn't need. I trust them much more. read more

Contra Costa Termite was amazing to work with. After we purchased a new home, we asked Contra Costa Termite for a competitive bid on work recommended by a previous termite inspection from the sellers. They promptly provided a highly competitive pricing, and we are so glad that we decided to work with them! Jen was amazingly responsive and informative, and responded quickly to all changes we wanted to make to the work items. Mike spent 2 days performing service on the damaged wood in our home, and went above and beyond to even find matching paint and paint the replacement pieces! The difference was night and day (before and after photo attached for one of our damaged door frames). Josh also did a fast and thorough treatment for subterranean termites. The process as a whole was smooth and we would absolutely recommend Contra Costa Termite Control. read more

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Did not do a thorough inspection. Missed a number of spots that were found by the second termite company I called.

Wish I could give Contra Consta Termite more stars - they continue to be great to work with. We had a few more scares after our treatment (holes in hardwood floor, saw a live termite in our house that likely flew in from the outside) and they came back promptly each time within their warranty window to check things out. Every visit here, they spent ample time explaining things. I recommend them to all other homeowners I know that need termite control in the East Bay. Specific kudos to Jen on being so responsive and putting us at ease about termite issues at every step of the way. read more

I called and just spoke to Jen who was very knowledgeable with termites. I was asking for a quote for a termite inspection and she had explained everything to me and reassured me that the winged termites I have seen in our property is common during rainy weather. Will definitely call this company and highly recommend to my family and friends as this business cares for people and not to just put money in their pockets. We need more authentic companies like this! read more

We recently had CC Termite Control do some repair work on our foundation. Termites had eaten away at a support beam and they replaced it. From the first, they were professional and honest. Joe made solid suggestions and explained why they were needed. There was no "upselling," or trying to talk us into services we didn't need. The quote was thorough, with optional services and clear pricing laid out. The guys that did the work (Mike and Angel) were amazing. The job was hot and difficult, but they worked hard and did a great job. They were excellent with communication and let us know the progress and what was coming next. We're thrilled with the work, and the price was more than fair. read more

Contra Costa Termite Control did a great job for us, at a reasonable price. Thank you!

I would highly recommend if you have noticed signs of termites. We had a little pile of sawdust near our window on the floorboard. I called and spoke with Jen. She quickly had Joe come out to do a free estimate. Joe was on time, thorough and thoughtful in giving me the options of how to get rid of the termites. We ended up doing a local treatment and Mike was beyond efficient and clean. The whole team made the bad luck of getting termites manageable. read more

Joe inspected my home for termites and wet and dry rot. He seemed thorough (I have no point of comparison, so that is the only reason why I said "seemed"), took the time to answer all of my questions, and was very polite. Thankfully, no major or at least costly issues were found. Joe did not try to push unnecessary treatments or work. In fact, he suggested that due to the integrity of the house that I could probably go for a more limited inspection of just my crawlspace for a few years for termites (rather than pay for the more expensive termites + dry/wet rot). Jen was quick to schedule the appointment (and the follow-up appointment described below). I know some companies do free termite inspections, but since with the pandemic I had postponed an inspection for a while, I decided to pay for a company. Joe found two minor issues, a post supporting my porch with some wood rot and some fungus growing under the house. I hired this company to fix those two issues (I got no other estimates, so I cannot compare on cost, but it didn't seem outrageous, and I didn't feel like dealing with another company at this point). Mike came out and dealt with those two issues. He seemed great and very thoughtful about his work. He identified that the wood rot in the post was worse than originally anticipated (from Joe's largely external inspection) but was able to fix the issue (so the post looks like new) without charging more. The estimate also said they would put a coat of primer on the post and leave it to me to paint it, but Mike went ahead and put on the first coat of paint. read more

I just had my house inspected by CCT. These guys are great!!!! Very professional throughout the whole process,from the initial quote email up to the inspection. Joe Pinelli did the inspection, he was very thorough and knowledgeable about his profession. My inspection was negative for termites I'm so glad, but if I ever need another inspection I know who I'm calling. They do termite treatments* inspections * and dry rot repairs as well. They are licensed bonded and insured. Thanks so much CCT for giving me piece of mind. read more

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Contacted contra costa termite for an evaluation on my mother's house. Over the phone they gave me lots of information and were able to come out within two days of our first conversation. We got a thorough inspection and complete estimate within a few days. Will definitely work with them in the future. read more

These guys are the best ! I needed a termite inspection on a rental property and they made it out promptly, and scheduled a walk through at no charge. They did not try to rip me off, charge any unnecessary fees, or sell me on anything that I didn't need. Day of inspection, Joe showed up, assessed the home, and gave me everything I needed to know about the home (along with info on some maintenance issues and future troubleshooting). Couldn't recommend them enough - honest, reliable, knowledgeable and efficient. Save yourself the time and work with these guys first ! read more

Incredibly fast and helpful. Came out to our house the same day we sent a request and gave us a lot of great information, including that the evidence of termites was most likely from a previous infestation and that we didn't need their services for the time being. read more

Thankfully I didn't have to use their services, but felt my interaction with this business still warranted a review. Jen was prompt in responding to my Yelp request. She addressed my concerns with incredible detail and put my mind at ease about finding wingless termites in our home. She could have easily convinced me to pay them to do an inspection, but Jen was honest, knowledgeable and friendly. If we ever find ourselves in the unfortunate position to use their services I will not hesitate to call. Thank you, Jen! read more

I have lived in my home for 50 years and have never had termites until a week ago. I called 3 termite companies for quotes two were big names, and of course gave me big number quotes. Contra Costa, ie Joe came out and gave me a quote to do the same work as the big guys for half the price. And it turns out they use the same company that the big guys use to tent the house. Contra Costa has been in business for 50 years so they must do something right. I am extremely happy with them, and will be happy to recommend them to anyone that asks. read more

I can strongly recommend CC Termite Control. For their professionalism and competence. Challenging enough during non COVID times. More challenging during COVID. After 20+ years. I needed wood siding replaced on the exterior of my house. I also needed to repair the backyard arbor and trellis. The estimator Joe came out and gave me a price quote. The price quote was comprehensive, detailing what CC Termite would do. And not do. Upon agreeing to proceed. Mike and Michael came out to perform the work. They completed the job over two weeks. I really appreciate Mike's customer service skills. Most mornings, first thing. Mike would review with me his work plan for the day. And any raise any issues that I needed to be involved. At the end of the day, he would review with me what he had done. Throughout the process. Office manager Jen. Kept me apprised of the schedule. And next steps. My experience was better than I could have expected. All around. Great people to work with. read more

Termites are nasty little critters and the people at CCT did an awesome job for me. It had been 11 years since we had a treatment and 2 different kinds of termites decided to show up for the buffet. The slow moving dry wood buggers were in the window sill of the kitchen and the fast moving subterranean douche bags had just entered the house. CCT showed up exactly when they said they would, took slightly less time than they said they would and quoted a price that was very fair and less that 2 other firms. I will call them again in 3-5 years. You should too! read more

This company is very easy to work with. They are efficient and responsive. Work at the house was done quick and they offered a 3 year warranty for the termites. Most places offer 1. I am very pleased with their work. read more

Hello all the readers. I think this is far the best company i had to do the inspection. Joe came in inspected the place pointed out the problem areas and named the treatment. The recommendation was right where everyone else was offering but from the start this company felt RIGHT! I had no problem scheduling the service. And when guys came in- which was on time. They did everything quick and painless. The price was very reasonable. Whats more ... it is always nice to see bosses do the job themselves. It just tells me that these guys care about their customers and what they do. I'm very satisfied with their work. Extremely happy! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! read more

I am a local Realtor in the East Bay and I have been working with Contra Costa Termite for probably over a decade. They are my go-to termite Co. always. Kim, Jen, Joe and Larry are always professional and very thorough. I would recommend them above any other termite Co around. Just super nice people who know what they doing. Great combination! read more

Great company for your termite repairs! Had the opportunity to chat with Jen to discuss repairs, expectations, and price. Received the best quote from them, and the repairs done by Mike were great! Can't say enough good things about Mike; he's professional, does a great job, and really cares about his work! Highly recommend these guys! read more

Contractor found some early signs of termite problems while doing work on the perimeter of our home. We brought CC Termite Control in and the quote was substantial -- but it was a wow service experience. The crew was in and out in one day, drilling holes all around the perimeter, shooting the nasty chemistry deep into the ground and then filling then quickly. Very impressive and thorough work. WELL WORTH THE EXPENSE. read more

I had a great experience with CCT, from the initial contact, inspection and repair on my shed they were professional all around. Jen, kept me informed, and the workers were prompt, clean and took care of the problem. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company. read more

I'm a local realtor. This company did excellent termite repair work on my seller's house at a very reasonable price. They are quick to respond, accommodating, knowledgeable and reliable. They are now my go-to termite company in the Bay Area. Thank you! read more

We found a few bugs that looked like termites to me. Someone came out quickly, told us it wasn't termites, and how to get the bugs identified for free. Then showed us on our house inspection and around the house where there was previous termite treatment, how long it will last for, and what to look for in the future. No charge, because no treatment needed, but super helpful and responsive. Thanks! read more

From the moment I called -Jen was a Rockstar! Scheduled and answered all questions promptly and professionally. Then the day of the work Josh kept the bar high with his customer service and thorough work completion. Bravo guys! I will definitely recommend CC Termite to anyone needing there services. read more

While I wish they could have told me I had no problem, their transparency and professionalism did not go unnoticed. Great value, but most importantly, felt they did an amazing job looking through my entire house identifying termite issues. Joe our inspector was completely honest and I felt he cared about what he did. Will 100% stay with this company read more

Last month, we found termite waste (looks like pepper granules) in a bedroom. We contacted a few termite treatment companies and settled on using Contra Costa Termite Control. They offered an effective treatment at an affordable price, compared to other vendors who were quoting hundreds of dollars more. They performed a localized bedroom treatment in a couple hours in order to eradicate the termites. They injected a long-lasting, high-efficacy treatment into the walls and also sprayed underneath the room in our crawl space. We didn't want to spend the time and money getting our house tented and fumigated, so we opted for a spot-treatment at a very modest price. Easy and affordable company to work with and we were able to get the work scheduled within 2 weeks after the initial quote. read more