Termite Inspection, Fumigation & Control in Cerritos, CA

Termite pellets on a windowsill, wings by the slider, or a mud tube along the garage slab? K Termite inspects Cerritos homes for termites for free. We handle all termite control treatment and wood repairs ourselves.
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Termites Love the Wood in Cerritos’ Homes

Most of Cerritos went up in a single building boom, which leaves a lot of original fascia, patio covers, and garage trim on flat lots where fences and planters sit right against the house.

Fascia, Patio Covers, and Garage Trim From the 1970s

Drywood termites live inside dry, sound wood and are rarely seen until they swarm, so a fascia board or patio-cover beam can hold a colony for years. What you’ll see, if anything, is a small pile of six-sided pellets under the wood. Finding a pile of pellets doesn’t necessarily mean the colony is still active. Our inspectors will check the area to see whether new pellets appear.

Stucco That Runs Down to the Ground

Subterranean termites come up from the soil, and where stucco runs down to the ground, they can travel up behind it unseen. The telltale sign is typically a mud tube up the foundation or a garage wall. The fix is a soil treatment where they come in, since tenting won’t reach a colony in the ground.

Fences and Planter Boxes Against the House

A wood fence post, a planter box, or lumber stacked against the house gives termites a path from the soil into the wall, and it’s the first thing our inspector looks for.

Cerritos Termite Inspection, Fumigation, Treatment, and Repairs

Termite Inspections
Free for Cerritos homeowners. A licensed inspector checks the attic, garage, eaves, and outside, and tells you what they found before leaving.
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Termite Fumigation
Not every drywood problem needs a tent. When termites are in the framing or spread across several areas, fumigation covers the whole house at once. When one area would do, the report says so.
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Termite Treatments
Spot treatment for drywood termites in reachable wood, soil treatment where subterranean termites are entering, or a perimeter treatment to help keep them out.
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Termite Damage Repair
Our in-house carpenters replace damaged fascia, trim, and framing after the treatment, and paint to match on many projects.
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What the Neighbors Say About Our Termite Inspections

Here’s what homeowners told us after the inspection, the report, and the work — all in their own words.

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Andrew Ascencio
Inspection
K termite was fantastic at coordinating and getting back to me right away. They are very responsive and help answer any questions or concerns. Highly recommend to anybody looking for an easy and stress free solution.
Ingrid Ong
Treatment & Repair
We had a great experience with K Termite. Josh, Paul, Billy, Elpidio, Bruce and Nora have made everything smooth from schedule, inspection, estimate, treatment and repair. It was very detailed and patient to us. We are happy with K termite service.
Jacqueline Trang
Treatment & Repairs
K Termite is a very honest and professional termite company. Their price is reasonable and the service is excellent. I recommend this company to anyone who needs termite treatment or repairs.
Rodolfo Bagnera
Inspection & Treatment
Company was courteous and helpful. It answered all my questions. Did a thorough inspection and completed treatment I desired in a timely and professional manner.
Jose Del Rio III
Treatment
Words cannot express how grateful I am to the K termite team. The care they showed my home was exactly what I needed. Their services were completely as advertised and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend their services to anyone needing an exterminator.
Stewart Chu
Fumigation
K Termite was a pleasure to work with and communicated effectively. They went above and beyond what other termite companies by accommodating certain requests of ours. Please consider them for your fumigation needs
Ben K
Inspection
Billy and the “kid” did an excellent job in taking care of the annual inspection for us today. They are kind and professional. We like to see them every year! Good job Billy and Andrik!
Michael Budd
Fumigation
A great job. The whole team worked hard and efficiently. Most of all the results are no more termite droppings in my window eves. I really appreciated the accommodation so my neighbors plants survived. Thank you all.
Stanley Chang
Fumigation & Repairs
We had an excellent experience working with K Termite. The initial inspection was detailed and thorough. Problem areas were identified and explained. The following carpentry repairs as well as the fumigation process were completed efficiently and on time. Everything was completed as scheduled and the entire process was explained in detail beforehand. Great Service, highly recommended!
Karen Gonzalez
Termite Inspection
Great job doing the inspection and providing the service in the time we needed. Inspection report was well details and gave us the most affordable price on the work done we tried getting quotes from 2 other companies and no one beat there price
WHY US

Why Cerritos Homeowners Pick K Termite Time & Again

As a family-owned and licensed company, our goal is to serve you with exceptional termite control. If your house needs a spot treatment and not a tent, then that’s exactly what we’re going to recommend, nothing more.

Inspectors Who Aren’t Paid on Commission

Their recommendations aren’t tied to a sales commission, so the estimate is based on what they found, not a sales quota.

We Do Termites, and Nothing Else

We’ve focused on termite work for decades, handling inspections, treatments, fumigations, and termite damage repairs. That’s what we do, so you won’t get pitched on unrelated services.

A Written Report by the Next Business Day

Findings, options, and clear pricing for it all, in writing, so you can compare it with another quote or forward it to your agent or your family.

Text Us a Photo of What You Found

Not sure whether it’s pellets, sawdust, or something else? Text a photo to (626) 968-4230, and we’ll help you decide whether it’s worth a visit.

Buying or Selling? Tell Us the Closing Date

If you need a termite report for a home sale, we’ll quote the cost when you book and coordinate the inspection, treatment, and any needed repairs with your escrow timeline.

A 4-Year Warranty on Every Fumigation

If drywood termites come back within four years, we’ll treat the affected area at no charge. Spot treatments are also covered on the wood we treated.

Termite Damage Can Be Costly

Seen Something and Not Sure What It Is?

Call or text 626) 968-4230, or send the form, and we’ll come out, often the same day.
Termite Risk

Cerritos Homes Can Have Termites Long Before You See Them

Many Cerritos homes were built during the same stretch of development in the 70s. Drywood termite colonies can stay hidden for years, so activity may be present well before homeowners notice pellets, wings, or other visible signs.
1974
half of Cerritos’s homes were built by then, the median year built (U.S. Census Bureau).
84%
the share of Cerritos’s homes built between 1960 and 1979 (City of Cerritos).

What You Should Know Before You Treat Termites

The type of termite affects the treatment and price, and a few simple habits can help reduce future activity.
Which Termite Is It?
What Changes the Price
What You Can Do Yourself

Which Termite Is It?

Drywood termites are treated in the wood they live in, by spot treatment or fumigation. Subterranean termites come up from the soil, build mud tubes up the foundation, and are treated in the ground where they enter.
You don’t need to know what you have before you call; that’s our inspector’s job. Curious anyway? See how drywood and subterranean termites differ.

What Changes the Price

The cost depends on the type of termite, how widespread the activity is, how accessible the affected wood is, and whether repairs are needed. Fumigation is based largely on the size of the home, while treating a localized area typically costs less. Your inspection report breaks out the recommended work and pricing.

What You Can Do Yourself

  • Keep soil, mulch, and planter boxes below the bottom edge of the stucco
  • Keep firewood, fence posts, and stored lumber off the ground and away from the walls
  • Fix the hose bib or sprinkler that keeps the foundation damp; damp soil draws subterranean termites

What a Fair Termite Estimate Should Spell Out

Get a second estimate if you’d like one. Any estimate for a Cerritos home should answer these five things in writing.
What to look for
What K Termite puts in writing
A separate price for each option
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Building relationships is a crucial aspect of this step, but it is not a determining factor in the success of the AI approach.
Every option the inspector thinks would work, each priced on its own line, so you can choose the smaller job when that’s enough
How long the warranty runs, and what it covers
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Building relationships is a crucial aspect of this step, but it is not a determining factor in the success of the AI approach.
4 years on every fumigation, with the terms in your estimate
Who does the repairs
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Building relationships is a crucial aspect of this step, but it is not a determining factor in the success of the AI approach.
Our in-house carpenters, priced in the same estimate
How long you’d be out of the house
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Building relationships is a crucial aspect of this step, but it is not a determining factor in the success of the AI approach.
Most fumigations run on a three-day schedule, tent to clearance.
How the inspector is paid
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Building relationships is a crucial aspect of this step, but it is not a determining factor in the success of the AI approach.
Never on commission

Comparing estimates?

Here are the questions to ask any termite inspector before you sign.

Termite Damage Can Be Costly

Stay Covered With an Annual Termite Inspection

Termites can return years after treatment. If your K Termite treatment or fumigation is still under warranty, you can add our Termite Protection Policy. For one annual fee, you get a full inspection each year, and we'll treat any active termites found during that visit at no extra charge. We’ll contact you when it’s time to schedule.

Areas We Cover Near Cerritos

We cover Cerritos and the cities around it, on both sides of the county line:

Buena Park

La Mirada

Cypress

Los Alamitos

La Habra

Fullerton

Cerritos Termite Inspection and Fumigation Questions

Our Cerritos home was built in 1974. Should we be worried about termites?

The age of the home is a good reason to have it checked. Older fascia, window trim, and other exposed wood have had decades of wear from sun and moisture, and drywood termite activity can be difficult to spot from the outside. If the wood is sound and there are no signs of active termites, your inspection report will say so.

Is fumigation more expensive than spot treatment?

Usually, yes. Fumigation treats the entire structure, while a spot treatment targets a specific area. We may recommend fumigation when drywood termites are present in several areas or in framing that cannot be reached directly. If the activity is limited to an accessible area, a spot treatment may be enough. Your inspection report will spell out the recommended treatment and price.

I found discarded wings by a window. Does that mean the house is infested?

Not necessarily. Discarded wings mean termites have swarmed nearby, but they don’t confirm an active colony inside your home. If you can, save a few of the wings and schedule an inspection. The inspector can check for other signs, including pellets, mud tubes, and damaged wood.

When is termite season in Cerritos?

Drywood termites commonly swarm during warmer months, while subterranean termite activity can increase when soil conditions are favorable. Homeowners often notice a problem when termites swarm, even though the colony may have been present much longer.

We’re selling our Cerritos home, and the buyer wants a termite report. Can you do that?

Yes. We can provide the termite report needed for the sale and coordinate any recommended treatment or repairs with your escrow timeline. Our in-house carpenters can also handle termite-related wood repairs. Reports for real estate transactions are priced separately, so mention the sale when you schedule. See how termite findings can affect a home sale.

Free Termite Inspections in Cerritos, Often the Same Day

Call, text, or fill out the form, and we’ll take it from there.

1. Call, text, or send the form. Photos can help.
2. A licensed K Termite inspector goes through the house and walks you through it.
3. The written report follows within a business day, with a price on each option and no obligation.

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