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Annual Termite Renewal(first time homeowner)
Posted on 6/12/21 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 6/12/21 at 3:32 pm
I’ve been in my house for 10 months. Last week I got a bill in the mail from Salvant for an annual termite renewal but I’ve never dealt with salvant before. I never ordered anything from them. I don’t know if I have to pay this bill or if I should just ignore it. Did I inherit this thing from the previous howeowner?
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Posted on 6/12/21 at 3:44 pm to Undertow
Probably the previous owner was serviced by them and they're not aware of the home sale. If you want to use them, call them and let them know about change in ownership and either let them know you want to continue their service or not.
You're not obligated to use their services if you wish to use someone else.
You're not obligated to use their services if you wish to use someone else.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 5:14 pm to Undertow
But…. If you continue with the same company you will likely only have to pay a nominal renewal fee ~ $150/yr, go with a new company and you have to pay for a fe treatment ~$1k then start paying the yearly fee… check on what warranty they provide … just to retreat if needed if for damage repair
Posted on 6/12/21 at 6:50 pm to Undertow
If you do not want them call and cancel otherwise they will probably come out automatically and you will get a bill
Posted on 6/12/21 at 6:55 pm to Undertow
You only pay it it if you keep them as your service. I don't know anything about that company but both houses I bought I kept the same service, just so I didn't have to start over with the full treatment, placement of baits, etc.
If you just keep the service, they generally replace any bait stations that need replacement and they do an inspection.
I recommend that you be home when they inspect and request an inside inspection as well. Otherwise, depending on the tech, they may not be very thorough.
ETA: Assuming you live in Louisiana or the Gulf South, you either need a termite contract or do the treatment yourself (use search function on this forum, there have been several threads about it). I've seen what happens when someone just ignores it. Not good.
If you have a mortgage loan, your lender probably requires a termite contract.
If you just keep the service, they generally replace any bait stations that need replacement and they do an inspection.
I recommend that you be home when they inspect and request an inside inspection as well. Otherwise, depending on the tech, they may not be very thorough.
ETA: Assuming you live in Louisiana or the Gulf South, you either need a termite contract or do the treatment yourself (use search function on this forum, there have been several threads about it). I've seen what happens when someone just ignores it. Not good.
If you have a mortgage loan, your lender probably requires a termite contract.
This post was edited on 6/12/21 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 6/12/21 at 10:21 pm to Undertow
Is your name on the bill though? If so, check the fine print, it maybe junk mail and not a company the previous owner was already established with.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 10:54 am to BlackSunshine
My name is on the bill. It’s not junk mail. Bill is only $140. I guess I’ll keep it going.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 10:18 pm to Undertow
Hey you do you. I think it's a little sketch. When we moved in our house, I had to call to put the bill in our name as it was still in the previous owners name. Our bill is $104 but with a different company.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 7:58 pm to Undertow
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My name is on the bill. It’s not junk mail. Bill is only $140. I guess I’ll keep it going.
Didnt realize they already put your name on it. A bit sketchy. I'd do a little research first. I also had to call and change it over to my name. Also a well known company.
Posted on 6/15/21 at 8:46 am to tigahbruh
Doing a little research is definitely a good idea however it is certainly possible the company was given your info as part of the closing process since they likely provided a termite certificate to the sellers.
Posted on 6/16/21 at 12:52 pm to humblepie
I own a pest company. This is not sketchy. A contract is required when a new house is built. The contract is good for 1 year and will transfer to new homeowner. If new home owner wishes to keep contract, they pay the renewal. You have an option to renew on a yearly basis. If not, the house has to be retreated again before it can be put back under a contract. It’s a state law. Which could cost an average of 1k plus if you have to do that. Sometimes the pest company doesn’t have the new owners info and has to label it as new homeowner or have the builders name on it still until they get the updated info. Also, a damage warranty comes with a new construction contract for up to 5 years if it’s kept up. This all seems like it’s done by state guidelines.
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