Dealing with termites can be terrifying, frustrating, and costly. These creepy, crawly, destructive bugs can invade your home leaving vast amounts of damage in their wake. Repair costs can climb into the hundreds, thousands, or more depending on the size of your home and the extent of structural harm or loss imposed.
You depend on third-party sellers, inspectors, or pest control companies to inform you of signs of termite infestation or damages when you are buying or treating your home. Pest control professionals and those you enter into relationships with of a legal (i.e. contracted) nature are expected to be honest and competent in ensuring your property is safe, livable, infestation-free, and worth its’ current value in its’ present condition. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
If you are experiencing termite damage due to negligence, misrepresentation, or fraud, you may have a termite damage claim. The Alabama termite litigation lawyers at Taylor Martino are here to help. Don’t delay; it’s time to take your home back!
Homeowners in Alabama suffer from damage to their homes from both drywood and subterranean termites. The Southeastern drywood termite is most prevalent in southern Alabama while in most urban areas statewide, Eastern subterranean termites are the main culprits of damage to house structures.
Another much more aggressive and destructive breed of termite called Formosan subterranean termites has laid claim to Alabama since at least the late 1980s. Like other subterranean termites, Formosan termites build their colonies underground where the moisture keeps them hydrated. These colonies can reach into the millions and Formosan termites are also known to have secondary colonies that occur throughout damp areas of the home, such as where plumbing is present. Due to their masses, this type of termite can destroy a home’s wooden structures within mere months.
Formosan termites are most active in Mobile and Baldwin counties, according to pest control companies. But customers reported infestations in at least 12 Alabama counties, including Mobile, Baldwin, Lee, Jackson, Cullman, and Calhoun.
Termites are most likely to swarm on warmer days when the air is moist, such as after a good rain. But swarms can also happen when it’s colder if the termites have access to a heated building. The following includes swarming habits for different termite species in Alabama:
Homeowners experiencing a termite infestation might have someone else to blame for their pest-related misfortune due to fraud. Common types of termite fraud include:
If you believe you are a victim of termite fraud, an Alabama Termite Damage Lawyer at Taylor Martino is available to help you. We will evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible to file a termite damage claim.
Undoing damage from termites is a costly and sometimes lengthy venture. It’s important to get the compensation you deserve to start repairing your house so you and your family can safely call it “home” again.
Don’t wait until you’re in over your head with bills or out of your home due to extensive termite damage; contact us today! We are ready and waiting to hear from you! We offer a free consultation with an Alabama Termite Damage Lawyer to help you evaluate your options and decide if a termite lawsuit is the right course of action for you.
Contact us at 251-433-3131 or here on our website to get started.
