These agreements may indicate re-treatment or damage repair. Such agreements, sometimes referred to as a contract or warranty, are not an assurance that termites will not return, but provide for corrective action to be taken as specified in the agreement. The purpose of periodic inspections following an initial treatment is to determine whether the treatment was effective and if termites are present inside the treatment barrier. This agreement does not obligate the PCO to repair, replace, or correct any damage caused by the termites. This is the most common practice in the industry.
Most service agreements are for a period of one-year following an initial treatment.
Not all PCOs provide such an agreement, and typically, the structure must meet certain criteria to qualify under this agreement. Generally, under this agreement, the PCO is obligated to repair, replace, or correct damage to the structure up to a certain amount. This agreement covers damage occurring after the initial treatment and during the service agreement period. If your service agreement includes such a provision, you should be absolutely certain that you understand the obligations you must fulfill in order to continue to be eligible for this agreement. Following an initial treatment, the PCO may not offer to enter into an agreement that would provide either re-treatment or a damage repair agreement.