[russtcc]

Massey tells me our new home is protected for 5-10 years under a policy for the ground level portion of the home.

They've offered to protect my attic for $300. Is this something that is necessary and recommended?

Thanks....

I did it-- just to be sure - the cost was negligible and it made me feel better about the brand new home. They spray all the wood surfaces in the attic .

Quick easy and no smells.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by russtcc

Massey tells me our new home is protected for 5-10 years under a policy for the ground level portion of the home.

They've offered to protect my attic for $300. Is this something that is necessary and recommended?

Thanks....

I my opinion, you would be wasting $300. The only termite protection that I would pay for is for subterranean termites.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by DAIII

I did it-- just to be sure - the cost was negligible and it made me feel better about the brand new home. They spray all the wood surfaces in the attic .

Quick easy and no smells.

Do they charge you for termite inspection of the attic each year?

They give you a warranty and you have to pay a large amount of money to keep it in place.

[JohnN]

I think Massey is a bunch of thieves and will sell you anything and everything.
We dropped them like a hot coal for a lot of reasons and jumped over to Deans when the initial contract expired. If you've $300 and will sleep better at night, go for it, but you don't need it.

there have been several homes with dry wood termites which required costly repairs and it is not covered by regular homeowners insurance.
I forgot how much we paid but they sprayed the attic with a termiticide. I would get it.

[HiHoSteveO]

Originally Posted by John41

there have been several homes with dry wood termites which required costly repairs and it is not covered by regular homeowners insurance.
I forgot how much we paid but they sprayed the attic with a termiticide. I would get it.

Would you mind telling us your source of info about the several homes and when that was?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by HiHoSteveO

Would you mind telling us your source of info about the several homes and when that was?

And where

[Mudder]

We had dry wood termites last month. Actually they were in a piece of furniture we've had for over ten years. They started chewing probably two years ago. Got rid of that furniture, had Orken treat for them just in case they swarmed to another area. Also did sub terraiean treatment too.

[sdeikenberry]

There are flying termites in the area as well as underground ones. A neighbor had to have their house tented and fumigated due to flying termites. We have both kinds of insurance.

[guppyvii]

I may be naive but I thought you buy a termite bond and it covers everything. My bond expires this month so I will be looking at my options. Thanks.

[DMoring]

A Massey rep told me that there is one termite they don't insure against and a house in The Villages was damaged by it. First I'd heard of that.

[ithos]

I chose Deans or Masseys mainly because I read the fine print of the contracts regarding termite damage.

Dean's guarantee covers three type of termites whereas Masseys only covered two types. I made this choice 4 years ago so there may have been changes since then.

Bottom line READ the entire contract.

[rjgnj321]

Curious....Massey’s claim to fame is to treat outside the home and not inside!!! Why put chemicals inside now if they treat so well outside ???

[Villages Kahuna]

I did, and felt more comfortable for it. They inspect annually at no cost. By the way, I’ve found Massey to do a good job, with terrific and responsive customer service whenever I found it necessary to call them. They didn’t get to be the largest lawn, pest and termite company by not doing a good job. I tried other companies but wound up subscribing to all their services.