Subterranean termites are the #1 wood-destroying insect across Central Texas. Homes from Alamo Heights to Canyon Lake sit on the exact warm, humid soils Formosan and Eastern subterranean termites prefer. A proper inspection is the only way to catch a colony before it costs you $8,000–$15,000 in repairs.
When to schedule a termite inspection
Most Central Texas homeowners should book an inspection annually, ideally in late winter or early spring before swarm season (typically March–May). Schedule sooner if you spot discarded wings on window sills, mud tubes on the foundation, hollow-sounding baseboards, or stuck doors that suddenly won't close — all classic signs of an active colony.
What a Black Ops technician checks
Our termite inspection covers the full structure: exterior foundation walls, weep holes, expansion joints, slab penetrations, attic rafters, crawl spaces, garage door frames, fence lines, and any wood-to-ground contact. We probe suspect wood, look for mud tubes, and use moisture meters to find the high-humidity pockets termites prefer.
Why Central Texas homes are high risk
New construction in Kyle, Buda, and the Hill Country routinely turns up active termite pressure within 3–5 years. Heavy clay soils crack in summer drought, giving termites direct access to slab penetrations. Riverside homes near the Comal and Guadalupe have constant moisture loads. Add mild winters that rarely freeze the soil deep enough to slow colonies, and you have a year-round threat.
What you get after the inspection
You get a written report with photos, marked diagrams of any conducive conditions (moisture, wood-to-ground contact, mulch beds against siding), and a treatment recommendation if activity is found. If your home is clear, we'll tell you that too — we don't sell treatments you don't need.
If you've never had a termite inspection or it's been more than 12 months, get one on the calendar before spring swarm season. Catching a colony early is the single biggest dollar-for-dollar pest decision a Central Texas homeowner can make.