Termite Control, Inspection & Removal in Whittier, CA

K Termite inspects Whittier homes for termites, treats what it finds, and repairs the damage with its own carpenters, from Uptown to East Whittier. Our office is just over the Puente Hills in Hacienda Heights. Homeowner inspections are free, and the findings come in writing within one business day.
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Termite Risk

Termite Signs in Whittier Homes

Homeowners usually call after noticing something small, like pellets on a windowsill, a few wings by a lamp, or a line of mud on the garage slab. Each sign points to a type of termite, and that informs the treatment.

  • Hard, six-sided pellets in small piles under window frames, trim, or attic framing point to drywood termites, which push their waste out of the wood.
  • Shed wings on sills or around lights, often on warm summer and fall days, usually come from drywood termites that just swarmed.
  • Pencil-width mud tubes on the foundation, garage slab, or crawl space piers are subterranean termites working up from the soil.
  • Wood that sounds hollow when tapped, or doors and windows that suddenly stick, usually means they’ve been there a while.

Any of these is reason enough for a free inspection, 
and none of them necessarily means the whole house is involved. If it turns out to be old damage with nothing live, we’ll make sure you know that.

Older homes give termites more to work with. Half of Whittier’s homes were already standing by 1956, and the Craftsman homes around Uptown go back further still. East Whittier and Friendly Hills were built out in the 1950s and '60s.

That’s a lot of old attic and eave framing for drywood termites. On the hillside streets up against the Puente Hills, fences, decks, and retaining walls meet the soil, where subterranean termites tend to start.

1956
half of Whittier’s homes had already been built by this year (U.S. Census Bureau).
100+
historic landmarks in Whittier, plus four historic districts (City of Whittier).
Full-Service Termite Control

How We Handle Termites in Whittier, Start to Finish

K Termite follows the same steps on every job, so you know what to expect after you call or text.

1. A Licensed Inspector Looks Before Anyone Quotes

A K Termite inspector checks the inside and outside of your home, including the attic and garage, and tells you what they found before they leave. Our inspectors aren’t commission-based, so the estimate is based on your home, not a sales target.

2. You Get Every Option, With Its Price

The report lists each option that fits your home, from spot treatment to fumigation, along with the cost of each. If a spot treatment will do, it says so. If fumigation is the better call, it explains why.

3. Treatment First, Then the Repairs

Once the termites are treated, K Termite’s own carpenters repair or replace the damaged fascia, eaves, or framing, and we stand behind the work.

What our clients say

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 Choose K Termite?

K Termite is family-owned by Paul and Joshua Kim and has focused on termites for 25+ years.

Homeowner Inspections Are Free

Termite inspections are free for Whittier homeowners. Escrow and transaction inspections are a separate service, so mention the sale when you book.

Four Years of Fumigation Warranty

Every K Termite fumigation includes a 4-year warranty. If drywood termites turn up during those four years, we treat them at no additional cost.

Your Report Within 1 Business Day

Findings, recommendations, and each option’s price arrive in writing within one business day, so you can compare at your own pace.

Options Explained, Never Pushed

The estimate says which one fits your home, and why.

Damage Repairs Done In-House

Our own in-house carpenters do the repairs, not a subcontractor, so one company is responsible for the whole job.

A Protection Policy for the Years After

For a yearly fee, the Termite Protection Policy covers a full inspection every year, with treatment included if active termites turn up.

Termite Damage Can Be Costly

Find Out What You’re Dealing With

Tell us what you’ve noticed and we’ll get an inspector out, with same-day often available. A photo by text is a fine way to start.

How K Termite Compares

What to Compare

Other Companies

Fumigation Warranty
4 years, included
Commonly 2 years
Who does the repairs
In-house carpenters
Frequently a subcontractor
Inspection reports
In writing within 1 business day
Timelines vary
How inspectors are paid
Not commission-based
Commission-based at many companies
What the company works on
Termites only: inspection, treatment, fumigation, and repairs
One of many services

We Cover the Cities Around Whittier, Too

K Termite serves homeowners across eastern Los Angeles County and Orange County, including:

Termite Inspection Questions from Our Whittier Neighbors

Do you cover the hillside streets and East Whittier, or just Uptown?

Yes. We cover all of Whittier, from Uptown to East Whittier and the hillside streets, and unincorporated South Whittier too.

Which kind of termite do I have, and does it change the treatment?

You don’t need to know before you call. Drywood termites live in the wood and are treated there, in that spot or by tenting the house. Subterranean termites come up from the soil and are treated where they come in, at the foundation.

Can drywood termites be treated without tenting the house?

Sometimes. If it’s in one spot and the inspector can get to it, a spot treatment can do the job. If it’s spread out or behind walls, we may recommend tenting, because spot treatment only reaches what the inspector can find. We’ll tell you which fits your house and why.

We’re in escrow, and the termite report found something. Can you help?

Yes. K Termite issues Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) reports for real estate transactions, works to escrow deadlines, and can do the carpentry if the deal calls for repairs. Transaction inspections are a separate service from the homeowner inspection, so say it’s a sale when you book. More on how termite findings affect a home sale in Southern California.

What does termite treatment cost in Whittier?

It depends on the type of termite, how far it has spread, how accessible the wood is, and whether damaged wood needs repair, so we price it after the inspection rather than over the phone. You’ll see what’s behind each price before we schedule anything.

Once it’s treated, how do I keep termites from coming back?

Keep fence posts, stored lumber, and firewood off the soil, point sprinklers and drainage away from the foundation, fix leaks early, and have a professional look once a year. The Termite Protection Policy builds that annual inspection in, with treatment included if activity turns up.

Book a Free Whittier Termite Inspection for Your Home

Pellets, wings, mud tubes, or wood that doesn’t sound right?

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Schedule an inspection, and a licensed inspector will tell you what they found and what your options are.
There’s no obligation, and your written report follows within one business day.
HACIENDA HEIGHTS
1137 Galemont Ave
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Monday - Friday:  8am - 5pm 

Saturday:  8am - 2pm