Termite Control, Inspection & Removal in Walnut, CA

Seeing pellets on a windowsill, wings after a storm, or a mud tube on the garage slab? K Termite offers Walnut homeowners free termite inspections and a written report with clear options. We handle all treatment and wood repairs ourselves.
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Full-Service Termite Control

Where Termites Get Into Walnut Homes

Walnut sits on the southern slopes of the San Jose Hills, and the lots are large and graded, so plenty of fences, retaining walls, and planter wood sit against the soil. That’s where subterranean termites tend to get in. Drywood termites come in through the trim itself, and each leaves a different sign.

Eaves, Fascia, and Window Trim

Drywood termites live inside dry, sound wood and are rarely seen until they swarm. Original fascia boards (the trim along the roof edge) and window frames can carry them for years. The usual tell is a small pile of six-sided pellets on a sill. Pellets alone don’t prove the colony is active. Sweep them up and check in a few days; a fresh pile means they’re active.

Fences, Retaining Walls, and Planters on Sloped Lots

Subterranean termites live in the soil and follow wood that touches it, like fence posts on a slope, wood retaining walls, and planter boxes against the stucco. The usual sign is a pencil-width mud tube up the foundation, and the fix is a soil treatment where they come in, since fumigation doesn’t reach a colony in the ground.

Attics and Patio Covers on Larger Homes

Some drywood problems can be treated in just the affected spots. Others need fumigation, and a big attic or a long patio cover gives a colony more room to spread, so the inspection decides.

What Our Termite Treatment Customers Say

Homeowners like you are the reason we're out here every day, ridding our neighborhoods of termites one home at a time.

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
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WHY US

Why Homeowners Choose K Termite

We’re a family-owned outfit and have focused exclusively on termites for decades. With honest recommendations, we’ll even tell you when fumigation simply isn’t necessary.

Not Commission-Based Inspectors

Their pay doesn’t change with what you buy, so your estimate reflects what we actually found, not a sales goal. If it’s old damage with nothing live, we’ll tell you straight up.

A Written Report You Can Forward

Findings, recommendations, and a price for each option arrive within one business day, in writing, ready to forward to family, an agent, or a property manager.

Protection That Continues After the Warranty

Once you’ve had a treatment or fumigation, and while its warranty is active, you can enroll in the Termite Protection Policy: a full inspection every year for one annual fee, with active termites treated during the same visit at no extra charge.

Call, Text, or Email a Photo

Send a photo of what you found, and we’ll tell you what to do next.

In-House Carpenters for the Repairs

K Termite’s own carpentry team handles the wood repairs, so you’re not chasing a second contractor after the treatment.

Warranty Coverage on Spot Treatments Too

Spot treatments for drywood termites cover the treated areas, and fumigation carries a 4-year warranty. Ask which applies before you decide.

Termite Damage Can Be Costly

Not Sure What Your Termite Issue Is?

Call, text, or send the form, and we’ll set a time, often the same day.
Termite Risk

Why 1980s Walnut Homes Are Worth Inspecting Now

Walnut built nearly half of its homes in the 1980s, so much of the city is turning 40 at the same time. Drywood colonies take years to mature, long enough for a house from that decade to carry one unnoticed in the eaves or the attic framing.
1982
the median year Walnut’s homes were built (U.S. Census Bureau).
45.7%
the share of Walnut’s homes that date from the 1980s alone (City of Walnut).

Six Questions to Ask Any Termite Company

A termite quote should stand up to the same six questions no matter who wrote it. Get more than one for your Walnut home, and ask each company:
Ask them
K Termite’s answer
How long is your fumigation warranty?
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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, included with every fumigation. Drywood termites found during that time are treated at no additional cost.
Who does the wood repairs?
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Our own carpenters, with painting on many projects.
Are your inspectors paid on commission?
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No. Their pay isn’t tied to what they sell you.
When do I get the report?
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In writing by the next business day, priced by option.
What else do you do besides termites?
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Nothing. Just termites.
Is the inspection free?
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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.
Yes, for homeowners. A report for a home sale is a separate, priced service, so say so when you book.

Walnut Termite FAQs

Our house was built in the 1980s. Is termite damage really a concern yet?

It’s worth checking, and age matters. Fascia, eaves, and window trim from then have had four decades of weather, and a drywood colony inside them shows almost nothing from the outside. An inspection will let you know one way or the other. 

Are termites worse after it rains in Walnut?

Rain doesn’t create termite problems, but it can bring subterranean termites to the surface, and even a light summer rain sends more of them up to feed (University of California). Wings or mud tubes after a storm don’t always mean they’re in the house, but they are a good reason to schedule an inspection.

Do you tent two-story homes, and how long are we out?

Yes, and most fumigations take three days: the house is tented and treated, then aired out, tested, and cleared before anyone goes back in. Before it starts, you bag or remove food and medicine, take valuables with you, and move people, pets, fish, and plants out. We go over the full checklist with you before the date.

We’re listing our Walnut home. Do you handle the termite report for escrow?

Yes. We write Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) reports for home sales, work to the escrow timeline, and can do the repairs the report calls for. Learn how termite findings affect a home sale in Southern California.

What determines the price of a termite job in Walnut?

Generally, four things: the type of termite, how far it has spread, how reachable the wood is, and whether damaged wood needs replacing. Fumigation is priced by the size of the structure, and repairs depend on whether the damage is structural or cosmetic.

Other Cities Near Walnut We Serve

K Termite covers the East San Gabriel Valley and the cities around Walnut:

How to Book Your Free Inspection

Tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll take care of the rest.
1. Call, text, send the form, or email service@ktermite.com.
2. A licensed inspector inspects the house, attic, and garage, then walks you through what they found
3. The written report follows within a business day, with a number on every option.
4. You pick an option. We schedule the treatment, then the repairs if the wood needs them.

There’s no obligation, and the report prices each option before anything is scheduled. Licensed and bonded, PR-5407.
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