Too often, termites infest and cause thousands of dollars in structural damage to a home before homeowners ever notice any signs of their presence. Unfortunately, when it comes to termites, just because you don’t see the signs, it doesn’t mean they’re not there....
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Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?
If you have wondered why it is important for Termite companies to do a good job when eradicating termites from your home or reporting infestations, it is because the Termite company might be the only protection you have if you have an infestation of termites. Even...
Caveat emptor places the burden of proof on the homebuyer
Buying an Alabama home is an expensive proposition, and you likely take steps that ensure everything from the paperwork to the condition of the home is in order. However, if you discover the house has a termite infestation after your purchase goes through, you may...
Failure to disclose termites and strong emotions
Our law office realizes the many pressures that new homeowners face, from financial concerns to stress related to a recent move. However, it is especially upsetting for people to discover that a home they recently purchased is infested with termites (even though...
Does a seller have to disclose termite damage?
The process of buying a home in Alabama may not be the simplest or shortest thing you have ever done. However, your vigilance throughout the process may prevent you from ending up with a home full of problems such as an unseen termite infestation. While you may expect...
How to tell termites from ants
When you spot little pests in your home, it’s easy to brush them off and say, oh, we’ve got ants. Or maybe you go the other direction and assume everything is a house-destroying termite. Either species is a pest, but as a homeowner it can be helpful to know the...
How can I know if a house has termites?
To a new home buyer, the word "termites" may be one of the last words they would want to hear from a realtor or home inspector. Understanding how termite infestations may be found or prevented matters a lot in a home purchase process. Termites not always easily seen...
How are homeowners protected against termite company scams?
In Alabama, termites are more than a nuisance. A termite infestation can lead to serious consequences for homeowners and damage to the structure. Termites infest and eat the wood. When a homeowner enters into a contract with a pesticide company to inspect for...
4 essential elements of termite bonds
Hot, humid coastal areas like Mobile County are ideal environments for moisture-loving termites. A typical homeowners policy excludes region-specific risks like damage from these invasive insects, according to FindLaw. So, Alabama residents often turn to termite bonds...
Filing a suit when a termite company causes fumigation damages
The chemicals used in fumigation treatments generally suffocate termites hidden inside a home’s wood surfaces. A trained pest control agent must first place a tent around a home before starting the process. To avoid accidental exposure to dangerous chemicals, pest...



