This review concerns the Terminix branch located at 4236N. Davis HW, Pensacola, FL 32503-2752.
On 12 July 2019 we contracted with Terminix to inspect our property at 2968 Coral Strip Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL. Their inspection (contract number 55290-0712191834-3176) found no evidence of Formosan Termites, Subterranean Swarmer's or Subterranean Termites. They specifically stated in their contract dated 12 July 2019 that they had inspected the attic over the garage and that there were no signs of "Pests, Rodents, Termites, Wildlife, or other wood destroying Pests." This is a quote from their contract dated 12 July 2019.
They then charged us $2,430 to treat the house with Trelona Compressed Termite bait. This necessitated the drilling holes in the stucco base of the house. In the process of doing this their technician damaged a water pipe which required the services of a plumber for repair. The plumber further added to the stucco damage to access the pipe for repair. We have photographs documenting the extensive damage to the stucco.
Terminix's managers (Sean Young - sales representative, Matthew O'Rourke - local branch manager and Seth Easton - repair manager) assured us the damage would be repaired promptly. These promises were made on 17 July 2019.
We were in constant contact with these managers from that date forward and were given constant assurances the damage would be repaired. I am writing this review on 2 April 2020 and the repairs have not been made. Nor has any compensation been offered.
In January we hired Mr. Sam Hudgins of SEH Remodeling to repair the stucco damage that Terminix had caused. In the course of these repairs Mr. Hudgins found extensive termite damage to the back-door area and the garage attic. The damage was clearly visible. This damage is judged by Mr. Hudgins, an experienced and liscensed home repair specialist with over 15 years of experience in the Pensacola, Gulf Breeze area, to have existed for several years - clearly predating the Terminix inspection. While the back-door damage may have not been visible to the Terminix inspector - the garage attic damage was clearly visible. As I pointed above they specifcally stated that theyhad inspected the attic and had found no signs of damage. We have detailed photographic evidence of the damage in both areas. This damage was repaired at a cost of over $35,000.
In February 2020 we contracted to sell the house and asked Terminix to provide us with a Termite bond to provide to the buyer. Terminix, despite the charge of $2,430 just seven months earlier refused to provide us with a termite bond.
To sum up:
1. Terminix damaged our home and, despite numerous promises failed to repair the damage.
2. They claimed in their contract to have inspected the home and to have foun no sign of termite damage. There was $35,000 worth of damage.
3. Despite charing us $2430 for their services in July 2019 they were unwilling to provide a clear termite bond in Feb. 2020 - after we had fixed (for $35,000) the damage they claimed did not exist.
If you are considering hiring a termite company I strongly encourage you not to use Terminix. If you are currently using Terminix I strongly encourage to change companies as soon as possible. As the narrative above shows they do not stand behind their contract nor follow through on their promises. Basically you will or have bought a worthless insurance policy. We have a second home insured by Terminix and will be canceling our policy. read more