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Termite Control in Coral Gables, FL

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What We Find on Coral Gables Termite Inspections

The Gables was built to plan in the 1920s and has protected that plan ever since. Mediterranean-revival houses, oolitic limestone and coral rock, barrel tile, and a banyan canopy that is now a century old.

The wood is what we are called about. Original casings, roof framing, exposed rafter tails, and the timber detailing that gives these houses their character are all reachable from outside, and all original, and dry wood gets into them long before anything shows indoors. The stone and stucco around them changes nothing, since a colony living in a window casing has no interest in what the wall is made of.

The canopy handles the rest. Banyan and live oak keep the ground shaded and damp, root systems run under foundations, and subterranean tubing turns up at slab edges and on the coral rock walls themselves. Termite treatment options on a Gables property are shaped as much by what we are permitted to touch as by what we find.

Termite Treatment Options in Coral Gables

The method follows the species and the spread. We use these five here.
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No-Tent Termite Treatment

Foam is injected into the galleries inside casings, frames, and rafter tails. On original material, this is the first thing we try every time, because it treats the colony without removing wood that cannot be replaced in kind.

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Termite Bait Stations

Place stations in the soil at 10- to 20-foot intervals around the foundation. Under this much canopy, the ground stays damp year-round, and stations go in where a trench would have to cut through protected roots.

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Liquid Termiticide Trenching

Trenching the foundation and laying a continuous liquid barrier. Mature root systems and close historic setbacks mean the run gets routed the long way, and on some properties there is no continuous line to cut at all.

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Termite Fumigation and Tenting

Full-structure work when drywood has spread beyond the injection zone. On a canopied lot, the tent must be set without damaging protected trees, and our own crew handles the fumigation rather than a subcontractor unfamiliar with the requirements.

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Pre-Construction Treatment

Pre-construction termite treatment at the slab stage on additions and rebuilds, which, in the Gables, is most of the new work there is. Installing the barrier while the site is open costs a fraction of a retrofit under finished historic material.

Termite Species Active in Coral Gables

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Drywood Termites

Live inside the wood they eat with no soil contact at all. In the Gables, they concentrate in original casings, roof framing, and exposed timber detailing, which the surrounding stone and stucco do nothing to protect.

Native Subterranean Termites

Nest underground and tube up through slab cracks, foundation walls, and the coral rock itself. The deep canopy keeps the soil damp through months when an open lot would have dried out.

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Asian Subterranean Termites

Invasive and long established on this side of the county, with colonies several times the size of the native species and the ability to nest above ground inside a structure. Perimeter signs alone do not clear a house here.

Signs of Termites in Coral Gables Homes

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Discarded wings

Discarded wings near windows, sliding doors, or light fixtures, usually after a warm rain.
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Termite frass

Small piles of pellet-like frass below wood surfaces.
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Mud tubes

Pencil-width mud tubes on foundation walls, slab edges, or seawall caps.
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Wood cracking

Wood that sounds hollow when tapped or crumbles under light pressure.
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Wall damage

Paint bubbling or blistering on wood trim and casings.
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Window damage

Doors or windows that suddenly stick as framing loses shape.
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Flying insects

Flying termites indoors are often mistaken for flying ants.

How Our Coral Gables Termite Inspection Works

From your first call to ongoing protection, here's what to expect when you partner with Royal Pest & Termite.

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Free Inspection

A licensed inspector covers the attic, foundation walls, frames, baseboards, and every wood-to-soil contact point. On waterfront properties we add seawall caps, dock framing, and irrigation lines, which are the entry points most often missed. No cost, no obligation.
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Species Identification

Drywood and subterranean need different treatments, so identification comes first. We show you the evidence we found and explain what it means for your property before recommending anything.
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Written Estimate

Fumigation and foam are priced by cubic footage; bait stations and trenching by linear footage around the foundation. You get the estimate in writing before anything is scheduled.
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Treatment and Follow-Up

Licensed technicians do the work and walk you through preparation ahead of time. We inspect bait station accounts annually, and every treatment includes a warranty and callback guarantee.

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Why Coral Gables Homeowners Choose Royal Pest & Termite

This locally owned company is based in Miramar and has served Miami-Dade County since 2014. Every technician holds a Florida license and continues training through University of Florida programs, and we are a member of the Florida Pest Management Association. The crew that tents your building works for us, and we never outsource.

The owner's dog gave the company its name, and our product choices have followed ever since, with everything selected for households with animals and children. Termite service runs on the same account and guarantee as Coral Gables pest control.

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Termite Control Questions from Coral Gables Homeowners

How much does termite treatment cost in Coral Gables?
Cost depends on the species, the home's size and construction, and how far the activity has spread. We price fumigation and foam by cubic footage because the product must reach throughout the structure; we price bait stations and trenching by linear footage around the foundation. We inspect for free and give you a written estimate before scheduling.
Can termites be treated without tenting my house?
Yes, when the drywood activity is localized rather than spread through the structure. We inject foam directly into the galleries in the affected wood, and it moves through the colony from there. You don't have to leave the house or bag your food, so we check whether that is an option before recommending fumigation.
What does termite damage look like?

Usually it looks like nothing until it is well along, because both groups eat from the inside out and leave the painted surface intact. What shows is secondary: trim that sounds hollow, paint that blisters in a line, a door that stops closing, or a floor with a soft spot. Opening the wood reveals galleries packed with soil in subterranean work and clean chambers in drywood work.

What attracts termites to a house?
Moisture and wood touching soil are the two big ones. Leaking irrigation, clogged gutters, and wood-to-ground contact invite subterranean colonies, while drywood termites enter through attic vents and gaps behind fascia. Fixing the water problem removes most of the invitation.
Do newer homes get termites?
Yes, and more often than owners expect. A pre-construction soil barrier is a protective layer with a shelf life, not a permanent seal, and landscaping, irrigation, and additions installed afterward routinely cut through it. Concrete block construction does not change the answer either, because roof trusses, fascia, frames, and cabinetry are still wood.
How soon can someone come out?
Inspections usually happen within a few days, sooner if there's an active swarm or visible damage. Treatment scheduling depends on the method: fumigation needs preparation time, while foam injection and bait station work can often start shortly after you approve the estimate.
What happens if termites come back after treatment?

We come back out at no additional cost during your coverage period. That is our callback guarantee, and it applies to every treatment method we perform. If activity returns, call the office, and we will schedule a re-inspection rather than asking you to prove anything first.

Are your termite treatments safe for pets and children?
Yes. Products are selected for homes with pets and kids, and for bait stations, foam, and trenching the application points are places children and animals cannot reach. Royal Pest is named after the owner's dog, so this has shaped product choices since 2014. Fumigation is the one method that requires the household to leave, and we walk you through exactly when it is clear to return.

Schedule a Free Termite Inspection in Coral Gables

Call Royal Pest & Termite at (754) 202-4605 and we will get an inspector to your property, identify what is active, and put a written estimate in your hands at no cost. You can also schedule an inspection online.

We serve Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Davie, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, South Palm Beach County, and most of Broward County, FL. We also service select areas in northern Miami-Dade County. Call us to confirm availability at your address.

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