Older Dallas slabs with decades of plumbing changes behind them, and colonies that have had time to establish. We inspect at ground level and below it, and the report says what we could actually see.
Forterra Termite Inspection in Dallas checks the slab line, plumbing penetrations and the areas landscaping has covered. North Texas has subterranean termites and no drywood species, so everything worth finding is at or below ground level rather than in an attic.
The Dallas office sits inside the city it services and covers forty-three cities and neighborhoods from there, so a appointment is a route stop rather than a long drive. The ★ 5.0 rating across 544 Google reviews belongs to this office alone.
Most termite inspections the Dallas office runs are on housing old enough to have a history, and that history is usually visible once you know where to look. Previous treatments that were never renewed, a porch slab poured against the foundation decades ago, plumbing penetrations opened and closed more than once. Any of those can hide activity, and none of them show from inside the house.
We check at ground level and below it, because North Texas has subterranean termites and no drywood termites, so anything claiming to find activity in an attic is describing something else. Buried timber and old stumps in mature yards are a common source, and they keep working regardless of what gets treated at the wall. The report says what was found and where, and never claims to have found hidden activity we could not actually see.
"Caroline is amazing! She was very professional and thorough with the pest control service and was extra careful with the corners of the house and was mindful of my pet’s areas. She explained the seasonal patterns of bug issues and treated the inside and outside accordingly."
"First time visit from Forterra last week to deal with roach issue. From first contact on Forterra was very professional. It was easy to book an appointment and their rep contacted us when he was on his way. Raul arrived and was very polite and explained what the methods were he would use. He showed concern for our dogs and had them stay inside for a while after he applied the treatment outside. He efficiently finished the job and told us what to expect in the future. Raul is an outstanding young man and we look forward to his next visit."
"Ryan has been serving our pest control needs for quite awhile now and always does a great job. He is very friendly & personable but professional when he is here. Forterra has been fortunate to have such a fine employee who represents the company well."
"I would recommend Forterra pest control. The technician that comes to spray is Cobie. Cobie is great. Not only is he kind and respectful but he does a great job at examining the outside of our home. And sprays and replaces baits on the inside of our home. We have seen a huge difference before they came and after they started coming."
On housing this old the history matters. Previous treatments that lapsed, a porch slab poured against the foundation decades ago, and buried timber in a mature yard all change what the inspection is looking for.
Interior, exterior, attic access and every accessible edge.
The inspector walks the full perimeter, probes the known target zones, checks bath traps and plumbing penetrations, and reads the attic where access allows. In DFW the subterranean termite is the enemy, so the slab edge and the soil line get the closest look.
Photos and locations, whether we find termites or not.
You get the findings in plain language with photos, active evidence, old damage, previous treatment marks, and the conducive conditions worth fixing. A clean inspection is documented just as carefully, because knowing is the product.
If termites are active, you get the plans and the prices.
Active termites mean a treatment conversation, Sentricon colony elimination, targeted treatment, and what each costs, in writing. No countdown clocks and no same-day-only pricing. The house has been standing for years; you can take a day to decide.
Ready when you are. Real prices online in about 60 seconds, phones answered 24/7.
The inspection is free for homeowners and we say plainly what we found and what we could not reach. If a report is needed for a sale, the WDI form starts at $175 by square footage.
Book online or by phone, next-day for most of DFW. The inspection is free, in person and unhurried, plan on about an hour.
Perimeter, interior target zones, attic access and the probe-and-sound pass on suspect wood. You are welcome to walk it with us.
Photos, locations and plain-language conclusions, including the conditions worth correcting even when no termites turn up.
If treatment is warranted you get the options and exact prices in writing. If not, you get a clean report and a recommended re-inspection date.
If you don't see yours, call (972) 349-1621 or text us, a human will answer.
Yes for a homeowner checking their own property. The one that costs is the WDI report a lender asks for at closing, which starts at $175 depending on square footage. We say which you need before booking rather than after the technician has arrived.
Annually is sensible on older Dallas housing, and worth doing before the spring swarm rather than after. Homes with additions, a porch slab against the foundation, or previous treatment nobody can document are the ones where a yearly look actually earns its keep.
We show you what we found and where, then set out the options. On older stock that usually means choosing between a liquid barrier and Sentricon, and decades of plumbing changes often rule out a continuous barrier, which we will explain rather than just quoting one.
Carpenter ants tunnel through wood and push out coarse sawdust; termites eat it and leave mud tubes instead. In Dallas both are common and the treatments are completely different, so we confirm from the damage rather than from a description over the phone.
Priced per property. On Dallas housing the figure follows the perimeter rather than the floor area, so additions, porches and attached garages move it more than square footage does. You get the number in writing before anything is scheduled.
Plans, inspections and treatments run by the same three offices and the same W-2 technicians, so whichever door you came in through, the rest is one phone call away.
Same treatment and the same guarantee from the same offices. See the North Texas termite inspection overview →
No phone call. No credit card up front. See the real price for your home, pick a start date, and a technician will be at your door in about two business days.
