Termite Damage Repair Services in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads

We handle both. Unlike standard exterminators who spray for the bugs and leave you to go find a builder, Universal Pest & Termite does the structural work in-house — replacing termite-damaged floor joists, main sill plates, header beams, and subflooring. One company stops the active colony and rebuilds the framing it damaged, with no gap in between where the problem quietly gets worse. Pictures and video are provided on every inspection, so you see exact visual proof of the damage before any repair work begins.

Free Structural Termite Damage Audit

One team assesses the colony and the framing damage in the same visit.

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It is genuinely hard for a homeowner to tell historic hollowed-out wood from an active subterranean colony, and the difference changes what needs to happen next. During the inspection our specialists probe the structural timbers, test wood density, and look for fresh mud shelter tubes, which are the clearest sign a colony is still working. Everything is documented in our digital photo and video reports, so you can see the exact condition of your floor joists and framing for yourself rather than taking our word for it.

Free Photo & Video Damage Inspection

Find out whether you are looking at old damage or an active colony.

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If termites have compromised load-bearing timbers, floor joists, or wall studs, immediate structural repair is critical for your home's safety. During our evaluation, our technicians assess whether the damage is cosmetic or structural. We capture high-definition photo and video evidence inside your crawl space or walls so you can see the severity yourself. If active termites are found alongside the damage, we can treat as soon as the next day in most cases before starting repairs.

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Get clear answers on your home's structural safety. Inspections are available same-day or next business day!

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Sistering means anchoring new pressure-treated structural lumber directly alongside a termite-damaged joist so the new member carries the load. Done properly, with sound anchor wood at both ends, it is an industry-standard, cost-effective repair that restores load-bearing capacity and in many cases avoids the expense and disruption of tearing out the hardwood or tile floors above. Where the damage is too extensive for a sister joist to carry the load safely, we say so and replace the member outright rather than reinforcing compromised wood.

See How We Restore Damaged Framing

We walk you through the repair plan for your joists before any work starts.

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Subterranean termites need high moisture to survive, so a damp crawl space is what keeps a colony going. When open foundation vents or a high water table push subfloor moisture up, wood-decay fungus sets in, and fungus-decayed wood is more attractive to termites than sound timber — which is why moisture problems and termite problems so often turn up together. We repair the damaged wood, treat the active colony, and then deal with the moisture itself using heavy-duty vapor barriers or full crawl space encapsulation, so the framing you just paid to fix stays dry.

Combined Moisture & Termite Damage Quote

Fix the framing and the moisture that fed the colony as one project.

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We move quickly because living with structural damage causes constant stress. Our inspections can occur same-day or next business day, giving you a fast, complete assessment. Once active termites are stopped — which we can treat as soon as the next day in most cases — our repair crew moves swiftly to replace damaged wood and secure your structure without unnecessary delays.

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Get fast inspection, next-day treatment, and rapid structural restoration.

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Absolutely. Most termite damage occurs in hard-to-reach areas like crawl spaces and floor frames that homeowners can't easily access. That's why we provide pictures and videos on every inspection — both before we start and after repairs are completed. You'll have complete visual evidence and documentation showing that the structural integrity of your home has been fully restored.

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See the before-and-after proof for yourself. Book your structural evaluation today.

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Structural repair costs depend on how far the damage extends and how accessible the area is — a few joists in an open crawl space is a very different job from a compromised sill plate under a finished room. Because this is almost always an unexpected expense, and because delaying structural repairs only makes them bigger, we offer flexible payment plans through our SmartPay program with $0 down and 0% APR financing options for those who qualify. That lets you repair the structure now and protect your home's resale value while breaking the cost into manageable monthly payments.

Fix Now, Pay Later With SmartPay

See the $0 down and 0% APR options further down this page.

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