Finding termite damage is bad enough, but it can feel even worse when you have paid a termite company for protection that did not work. You expected regular inspections, proper treatment, and clear warnings of any problems. Instead, you hear the excuses termite companies make to avoid liability while your repair costs grow.
At Fasig | Brooks, we understand how serious termite damage can be when a company does not fulfill its promises. Since 1983, our property damage attorneys have helped hold negligent companies accountable. We could investigate your records, challenge unfair denials, and pursue the compensation your claim supports.
What Are the Most Common Excuses Termite Companies Use?
If you discover termite damage despite having a treatment contract, your pest control company may try to avoid responsibility. Some common excuses companies use to deny liability include:
- The damage was pre-existing, and termites were there before service began
- You caused the problem by not following recommendations
- The warranty does not cover your problem due to exclusions in the fine print
- You did not give proper notice and reported the issue too late
- Minimizing the severity of the problem by saying it is cosmetic not structural, thereby reducing what they owe you
Such excuses are invalid when termite companies fail to perform inspections properly, miss obvious signs, provide inadequate treatment, or breach contractual obligations. Our attorneys scrutinize these claims and build strong cases to challenge them.
Your Rights When a Termite Company Fails to Protect Your Home
State law provides important protections for homeowners who suffer damage caused by pest control company negligence or breach of contract.
Understanding Your Contract and Warranty
Most termite agreements detail the company’s duties, such as scheduled inspections, retreatment if termites are found during the service period, and notice requirements if problems are detected. A company may be responsible under your contract or warranty if it misses inspections, applies treatment improperly, or fails to identify an active infestation.
Types of Claims and Damages
Depending on the facts, a claim against a termite company may involve breach of contract, negligence, or breach of warranty. Available damages could include repair and remediation costs, related expenses during repairs such as temporary relocation, and loss of property value in some cases.
At Fasig | Brooks, we could review your pest control agreement, inspection records, and damage documentation to identify the best way to challenge termite company denials of liability.
Building a Strong Case Against a Termite Company
Holding a termite company accountable requires clear documentation and credible inspections. Steps we recommend you take include:
- Collecting your records, including inspection reports, treatment notes, warranty terms, invoices, and all emails or letters
- Documenting the damage by taking photos and videos of mud tubes, damaged wood, and affected areas before repairs begin
- Getting an independent inspection to help confirm the extent of the infestation and whether treatment was adequate
- Considering expert support for major damage, for example, a structural engineer may be needed to explain the safety issues and repair scope
- Reviewing the agreement language, examining what the company promised and what was required of them
Under Florida statutes of limitations, you have a limited time to file a lawsuit against a pest control company. Consulting our attorneys early helps protect your legal rights against any excuses employed to deny your claim.
Contact Our Property Damage Attorneys for Help Challenging Termite Company Excuses for Avoiding Blame
When you encounter the excuses termite companies make to avoid liability after they fail to protect your home, you may feel uncertain about how to challenge their denials. At Fasig | Brooks, we have more than 30 years of experience defending homeowners. We treat every client like family, and are not like big box firms.
Our attorneys could investigate your case, challenge the company’s excuses, gather the right evidence, and pursue the compensation your claim supports. Contact us online today for a free consultation.
