We used termite king for a pre-purchase inspection. I would definitely recommend them.

In 2011 we had a pre-purchase inspection done by another company that showed up nothing in a house that turned out to have an active colony in the garden. This time around, we were a little dubious about the value of pre-purchase inspections. I did a lot of research and after much hesitation, eventually decided to use these guys, mostly based on the positive reviews here.

I found everything about the company and transaction to be very easy. The phone conversations prior to the inspection were clear and detailed, I knew what I was getting and how much it would cost. Their use of technology to find termite movements hidden in walls was reassuring to me.

The day of the inspection, Pete arrived on time and struck me as both knowledgable and personable. He communicates clearly and I felt that he was competant and honest.

Especially as I had a fresh comparison to another contractor who'd been to the house we are selling the day before. He (who shall not be named) had been hired by our buyer and barely looked at the house we are selling. I definitely know who I'd prefer to check my biggest investment!

Pete did find a colony in the garden of the house we are buying and treated it on the spot with no extra charge to either us or the sellers and discussed the implications of his find.

I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if we need any further treatments or inspections.

Approximate cost: $240