About Reading Termite Repair

What this site is

Reading Termite Repair is about the part of a termite problem most homeowners don't see coming: after the pest-control company has treated, the damaged wood is still there. The guides here explain how to tell cosmetic damage from structural damage, what repair involves, what drives the cost, when a permit is needed, and how all of it plays out in Berks County's older homes, where damp basements and century-old framing hide a lot of damage in sills, beams, and joists.

What happens when you request an estimate

We are building a network of local contractors who handle structural termite damage repair in Reading and Berks County. When you send a request, we use it to connect you with that help. If no contractor in the network covers your area yet, we tell you so and point you to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's registry of home improvement contractors so you can find and check one yourself.

How to choose a repair contractor

• Confirm their Pennsylvania home improvement contractor registration and ask for proof of insurance
• Ask for a written scope that lists each beam, joist, or sill they will repair or replace
• Ask whether the work needs a permit in your municipality and who pulls it
• Get the price and the warranty terms in writing before any work starts
• Make sure the colony has been treated by a licensed pest-control company before the framing is rebuilt