Hiring a professional to protect your home from termites should bring peace of mind. Unfortunately, some Alabama homeowners discover that improper treatment methods not only cost money, but fail to address the real problem, which is the termites themselves. This blog covers the types of damages you could find and what legal options are available to protect your home.
Improper treatment methods
Liquid barrier termite treatments require technicians to drill through slabs, foundation walls, and other areas, and also require in most instances trenching and treating the outside foundation wall with liquid chemicals. When crews select the wrong drilling points or work without proper care, they can compromise important structural components.
These errors can sometimes lead to cracked concrete or tiles. Because these problems do not always appear right away, homeowners may only discover them months later after structural concerns emerge and repairs become more costly.
The risk increases when technicians rush the process or lack sufficient training. In those situations, they may leave untreated sections that weaken the effectiveness of the treatment. As a result, the property remains vulnerable to future infestations while suffering unnecessary damage that careful work could have prevented.
Service visits can result in collateral property damage
Termite extermination involves more than just applying treatment. Technicians must access tight spaces and move through every part of your property. Careless workers can cause harm that has nothing to do with chemicals or drilling.
All licensed pest control companies in Alabama must carry liability insurance to cover certain termite related work, and most would have coverage for these incidents of collateral property damage. However, some companies may dispute responsibility by citing policy exclusions, such as damage to the specific area being treated or coverage limits.
What legal actions you can take
Alabama homeowners who suffer property damage from negligent pest control services can pursue compensation in many ways. You may file breach of contract claims if the company fails to deliver promised services, negligence claims if workers fail to meet industry standards or warranty claims if damage occurs during a coverage period.
