Termite & Wood ProtectionFree Termite Inspection — Every Home, No Strings
Termites do their work where you can't see it, which is why waiting for visible damage is the most expensive plan there is. Our licensed inspectors check Hampton Roads homes from the crawl space up — mud tubes, moisture, sills, slabs — and hand you written findings. The price has been the same for 26+ years: free, with zero obligation.
- Free termite inspection & upfront pricing
- Sentricon® bait & liquid barrier options
- Renewable warranty protection
- Local termite specialists — not a chain
What a Real Inspection Covers
This isn't a flashlight sweep from the doorway. Your inspector suits up and gets under the house: probing sill plates and band boards, reading moisture levels in the framing, tracing plumbing penetrations, and checking pier caps for mud tubes. Outside, we walk the foundation line looking at grade, mulch depth, wood-to-soil contact, and the expansion joints where slab homes quietly lose the battle.
You get straight answers on the spot, then written findings: what we saw, where we saw it, photos of anything concerning, and the conducive conditions worth fixing whether you ever hire us or not. If the house is clean, we say so — most are — and you'll know what to keep an eye on.
Not All Termite Companies Are the Same
Anyone can hand you a clipboard and a quote. What sets us apart is reps: we've literally inspected thousands of homes across Hampton Roads, from the coastal oceanfront of Virginia Beach to the historic homes of Williamsburg. Salt air and sandy soil, brick ranches and 200-year-old heart-pine framing — we've crawled under all of it, and that experience is what separates a real problem from a harmless quirk of an old house.
That range matters because termites don't behave the same everywhere. Oceanfront moisture, high water tables near the rivers, and the additions and hand-hewn timbers of a colonial-era home each hide activity in different places. An inspector who has only ever seen new construction walks right past them; ours know exactly where to look.
How Termites Get Into a Hampton Roads Home
Subterranean termites almost never march through the front door. They reach your framing from the soil below — through foundation cracks, spots where wood meets bare dirt, and moisture-softened wood an untrained eye walks right past. This is the map our inspectors work from under every house.
The Hidden Entry Points
From the soil up, termites exploit three doorways: hairline cracks in the foundation, any point where framing or siding touches bare dirt, and chronically damp wood. They build pencil-width mud tubes across concrete to bridge the gaps, staying hidden the whole way. Sealing wood-to-soil contact and fixing moisture is half the battle — finding where it's already happening is the other half, and that's what the inspection is for.
How It Works
Pick a Time
Call or book online — we run inspection routes across the Southside and Peninsula daily, most homes within the week.
The Full Walk-Through
Crawl space, foundation line, garage, attic edges — a licensed inspector checks it all and shows you what they find, live.
Written Findings, Your Call
Clean bill or action plan, you get it in writing with photos. No pressure, no expiring 'today-only' pricing — just facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the Team
The inspectors climbing under your house are the same ones lined up in front of the shop here — licensed, background-checked, and genuinely comfortable in a crawl space at 8 a.m. They've delivered tens of thousands of free inspections across Hampton Roads, and the ones that end with "you're clean, see you next year" are their favorites too.
Schedule Free Termite Inspection & Quote
Fill out the form below or call (757) 502-0200.
The Termite-Free Guarantee
Your free termite inspection is backed by our written Termite-Free Guarantee. If termites ever return between inspections, we retreat at no charge.
"Stephen was fantastic!! What a breath of fresh air after working with another company that was just ripping us off. Stephen was very informative and answered all my questions. I feel confident in the work he is doing and look forward to future visits. I would highly recommend Stephen and Universal for pest control."
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"Scott is my technician, and is always early if not on time. He's polite & friendly and always conscious of covering his feet and trying to be neat in my home. It's nice to have the same consistent technician every quarter."
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The UniGuard Program
Complete termite and pest control for your home — one low monthly service fee.
The UniGuard Program rolls your termite protection and everyday pest control into a single membership. We install a termite baiting system, back it with a full termite warranty, and include our Essential pest control program — so your whole home stays protected for one predictable monthly price. No large yearly termite bill, no long-term contract, cancel anytime.
Termite Protection
- Professional termite baiting system installed around your home's entire perimeter
- Ongoing colony monitoring and bait replenishment at every service visit
- Full termite warranty — if termites ever come back, so do we, at no charge
- Annual termite inspection to keep your protection active year after year
Essential Pest Control — Included
- Quarterly service for ants, roaches, rodents, spiders & 20+ other general invaders
- Free emergency return visits between quarterly services — at no additional charge
- Rodent repellent around your home's foundationIncluded now — normally $75 / service
- All-natural product options
- Pet-friendly treatments
- Bed bug inspection
One low monthly service fee · no large yearly termite bill · cancel anytime
Service Now, Pay Later with SmartPay
A termite problem won't wait for payday — and now your treatment doesn't have to either. SmartPay lets you protect your home today and spread the cost over time, with $0-down options on any termite treatment, inspection, or repair.
- $0-down payment options
- Simple, predictable monthly payments
- Available on termite treatments, baiting, and repairs
Recent Termite Inspections Across Hampton Roads
No-charge inspections, annual re-checks, and swarm calls from around the region. Hover a pin or a job card to see what the tech handled.
Latest activity
10 recent visits- 1
Free Termite Inspection
near Alanton, Virginia Beach 2 hours agoWalked the crawl space and perimeter and found old, inactive damage on two joists with nothing live.
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Crawl Space Termite Check
near Downtown, Suffolk 4 hours agoInspection after a neighbor's swarm; checked the shared property line and each of the porch piers.
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Annual Re-Inspection
near Hickory, Chesapeake 6 hours agoYearly re-check on a treated home, with attention to the slab expansion joint and the garage wall.
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Swarm Response
near Chic's Beach, Virginia Beach TodayHomeowner brought in a jar of winged insects; confirmed swarmers and inspected the same afternoon.
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Pre-Purchase Walkthrough
near Olde Towne, Portsmouth TodayWalkthrough on an 1890s home before closing; checked sill plates, porch columns, and the basement stair stringer.
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Garage & Slab Inspection
near Princess Anne, Virginia Beach YesterdaySlab home; checked the bath trap access, the garage perimeter, and the seam where the patio meets the house.
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Moisture & Conducive Conditions
near Riverview, Suffolk YesterdayFlagged soil piled above the siding line and a dripping hose bib, and photographed both for the owner.
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Second-Opinion Inspection
near Buckroe Beach, Hampton 2 days agoOwner wanted another look before committing to a treatment; found no live activity and told them so.
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New Construction Check
near Town Center, Virginia Beach 3 days agoInspected a newly finished build before the warranty window closed, including the slab penetrations.
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Follow-Up Inspection
near Pembroke, Virginia Beach 5 days agoSix-month follow-up; the previously active area was quiet and no new mud tubes had formed.
Locations shown are street-level only. We never publish a customer's exact address.
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How We Compare to Other Pest Control Companies
Not every pest control company in Hampton Roads offers the same thing. Here is a straight comparison of what you get with Universal Pest Control and what is common elsewhere in the industry.
| What to compare | Universal Pest Control | Most pest control companies |
|---|---|---|
| UniGuard ProgramExclusive | Universal Pest Control Termite protection and full pest control combined in one membership for one low monthly payment — from $59/month, with the termite warranty and quarterly pest service included together. | Most pest control companies Termite protection and pest control are usually sold as two separate agreements, with two renewals and two bills to keep track of. |
| SmartPay financingExclusive | Universal Pest Control $0-down payment options on termite treatments, baiting systems, and repairs, so the work can start before payday. Simple, predictable monthly payments. | Most pest control companies Financing, where it is offered, is commonly arranged separately through a third-party lender. |
| Pest Guard Attic Insulation™Exclusive | Universal Pest Control Hampton Roads' only licensed Pest Guard Insulation™ installer, through our sister company Universal Insulation Doctor — insulation manufactured with an EPA-registered pest preventative, so the replacement itself resists the insects that ruined the original. | Most pest control companies Attic insulation is typically referred out, and standard fiberglass has no pest deterrent built into the material. |
| Total Home Health Network | Universal Pest Control Pest and termite control, attic insulation, and duct cleaning coordinated under one roof through the Universal family of companies — one point of contact for the whole job, done in the right order. | Most pest control companies Pest control only. Insulation and duct work are usually booked with separate vendors on separate timelines. |
| A+ BBB rating | Universal Pest Control BBB accredited since 2007 with an A+ rating, earned through consistent, honest work in the same community. | Most pest control companies Accreditation and ratings vary by company — worth checking before you book anyone. |
| 26+ years in business | Universal Pest Control Protecting Hampton Roads homes since 2000 — more than 26 years in the same market, with over 100,000+ homes serviced. | Most pest control companies Tenure in the area varies widely; newer branches and recently opened franchises are common. |
| Family owned & operated | Universal Pest Control Owned and run by a family that has lived in Hampton Roads their whole lives. The people who answer the phone and the crews at your door are your neighbors. | Most pest control companies Ownership varies — many local branches are franchises of national brands, with crews dispatched from outside the area. |
| Guarantees in writing | Universal Pest Control Pest-Free Guarantee and Termite-Free Guarantee: if pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Free inspections, plus same-day and next-day service. | Most pest control companies Retreatment terms, callback windows, and what counts as covered differ from contract to contract. |
The highlighted Universal Pest & Termite column reflects services we provide directly or through the Universal family of companies. The “Most pest control companies” column describes common industry practice in general terms and is not a statement about any particular company — some companies may offer services that are similar, so ask any provider exactly what their plan, warranty, and quote include before you sign. Financing on approved credit.