Repairing termite damage before the colony is confirmed dead is a common, expensive mistake — the termites simply come back for the new wood. We handle both steps, in the right order. Call (404) 647-6677 to schedule an inspection.
Treat first, repair second
Wood repaired while termites are still active gets re-infested — you’ve paid twice for the same problem. Every repair we do follows confirmed treatment, not the other way around.
What termite damage actually looks like in Atlanta homes
Sill plates, floor joists, subfloor and door trim are the usual targets, along with any wood in contact with soil or chronic moisture. Bubbling or rippled paint is often the first visible sign — the wood underneath is already compromised. UGA Extension describes how termites feed: they can “completely honeycomb wood… leaving little more than a thin wooden exterior,” which is why damage is frequently far worse than it looks from outside. Intown Atlanta homes on crawl spaces see this at the sill plate and joists; newer slab construction sees it more at door frames and trim where wood meets the slab.
What your Georgia termite letter does and doesn’t tell you
If you’ve had a termite inspection for a real estate closing or refinance, that report — the Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report — has a specific scope. The state’s own fact sheet is explicit about its limits: “This is not a structural report — a wood destroying organism inspector is not ordinarily a construction or building trade expert and is therefore not expected to assess structural soundness.” If visible evidence of infestation is found, the state’s guidance is to assume “some degree of damage is present” — but confirming how much, and what it will take to fix, is a separate step.
Our process
We inspect and confirm the colony is eliminated, document the damage in detail, and then repair it — sill plates, joists, subfloor, trim, whatever the termites reached. One company, two licensed skill sets, in the right sequence.
The cost of waiting
UGA Extension puts a number on how much this adds up to statewide: “In Georgia alone, residents spend over $200–300 million per year for the remedial control of existing infestations and the repair of damage that subterranean termites cause to homes and other structures.” The earlier the colony is confirmed dead, the less there is to repair.
Part of a complete termite program
Damage repair is one piece of dealing with termites. For the full range of what we handle, see Termite Services. Not sure what you’re looking at? Check the pest library.
Schedule a termite damage inspection
Call (404) 647-6677.
Sources: UGA Extension B1241, Termite Control Services: Information for the Georgia Property Owner; UGA Extension B1209, Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States; Georgia Department of Agriculture, Official Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report Fact Sheet.
