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  • Surprise, AZ

A Local Team for Your Surprise Termite Inspection

Our locally owned and operated team has served homeowners across Maricopa County, Surprise included, for over 40 years.
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Thorough Termite Inspections for Surprise Homeowners

Whether you are buying, selling, refinancing, or just want peace of mind, a termite inspection in Surprise gives you a clear picture of what is happening in and around your home. Subterranean termites are a well-known Arizona pest, and they tend to work where you cannot see them: inside wall cavities, beneath floors, and along the foundation.
City Wide Pest Control is family owned and based in Phoenix, and our inspectors, licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, know where termites like to hide in Valley homes. Need a WDIIR inspection in Surprise or a general check? You get a thorough walkthrough, a clear written report, and honest recommendations with no pushy upselling.
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When to Schedule a Termite Inspection

A home sale or purchase is coming up and you need a WDIIR for the transaction

It has been more than a year since your last professional termite check

Doors and windows have begun sticking, or frame wood feels soft to the touch

You spotted mud tubes on the foundation, stem walls, or around pipes entering the home

Your lender asks for a termite report before refinancing

A neighbor has mentioned termite activity near your home

If any of these sound familiar, call (602) 944-0099 and we will set up a visit.

Getting Ready for Your Termite Inspection

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Move stored boxes and belongings off garage walls and the inside edges of your rooms

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Make sure every room, closet, and utility area is reachable for the inspector

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Make a list of spots where you found mud tubes, wood damage, or shed wings

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Cut back plants touching the outside walls so the foundation shows

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Leave the attic hatch clear and reachable

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Keep paperwork from past termite treatments handy for your inspector

Book Your Termite Inspection: Call (602) 944-0099

No need to wait for visible damage. Reach out to City Wide Pest Control to book a termite inspection for a home sale, a refinance, or a yearly check. Looking for a termite inspection company in Surprise? We are family owned and have served Arizona homes since 1986, with no contracts for residential service.
Call: (602) 944-0099
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  • Why It Matters

Why Regular Termite Checks Matter Here

Warm Arizona soil lets termites stay busy through much of the year. Where colder states see colonies slow down in winter, Valley colonies can keep feeding and spreading. A subterranean colony can grow very large, and standard homeowner policies often exclude termite damage, so catching activity early matters.
In Arizona real estate transactions, a WDIIR (Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report) is commonly requested by VA and FHA lenders or written into the purchase contract. Even when no one requires it, a real estate termite inspection in Surprise helps buyers avoid inheriting hidden damage and helps sellers list with confidence. Routine inspections also catch problems early, while repairs are still small.

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Termite Inspections for Surprise Homes and Yards

Surprise has a young housing stock. The median year built for its housing units is 2005, and 33,151 of 62,098 units (about 53 percent) were built from 2000 to 2009, with 11,201 more from 1990 to 1999. The city’s 2026 community profile also lists single-family permits of 2,214 in FY22, 2,064 in FY23, 3,064 in FY24 and 2,417 in FY25. Homes from that wave have had time for landscaping to mature against the foundation, so a routine look is worthwhile.
UA Extension says at least seventeen termite species occur in Arizona, three are of significant economic importance, and subterranean termites are considered one of the state’s major urban pests. We watch wood-to-soil contact and moisture near the slab. If you are reworking your yard, the City of Surprise Water Conservation Program offers rebates for WaterSense irrigation controllers, rotary nozzles, new-home xeriscape and turf removal, and we are glad to check how the new layout meets your walls.
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  • Our Method

How Our Inspection Works

Step 1
Exterior Assessment
Outside, our termite inspector in Surprise circles the property and checks plumbing penetrations, expansion joints, stucco weep screeds, stem walls, the foundation, and any place wood touches soil.
Step 2
Interior Inspection
Inside, we go through every reachable space: utility rooms, closets, kitchen, bathrooms, garage, and areas with plumbing access. We watch for damaged wood, mud tubes, and signs of past or current activity.
Step 3
Attic and Crawl Space
Where we can get in, we look through attic framing and crawl spaces for drywood termite signs and for moisture that can draw subterranean termites.
Step 4
Detailed Written Report
When we finish, you get a plain written report covering any active infestation, earlier damage, and conditions that could invite termites later.
Step 5
Treatment Recommendations
If we find activity, we explain your treatment options clearly. If your home is clean, we simply say so and leave it there.
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Termite Inspections We Offer by Situation

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Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report
WDIIR
  • Real Estate
This is the standard report for Arizona home sales, sometimes called a termite clearance letter. It records whether wood destroying insects and similar pests are present, such as wood boring beetles, carpenter ants, and termites. VA and FHA lenders or the purchase contract usually call for it, and our wood destroying insect inspection in Surprise follows that format.
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Pre-Purchase Inspection
  • Home Buyers
A closer look for buyers who want to understand termite risk before closing. It goes past the standard WDIIR to cover conditions that could lead to future problems, plus prevention recommendations.
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Annual Maintenance Inspection
  • Homeowners
A routine check for current homeowners who want to catch termite activity early. We suggest one each year for Arizona homes, especially those older than 10 years, near desert washes, or with mature landscaping.

Working With Home Inspectors and Realtors on WDIIRs

Many of the reports we write start with a partner instead of a homeowner. Home inspection firms and real estate agents around the Valley call us to cover the termite portion of a sale while they focus on their own part of the deal.
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Home inspectors: you take the structure, roof, electrical, and plumbing. We handle the wood destroying insect side and issue the WDIIR on our Arizona license (#2317), keeping everyone on one timeline.

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Realtors: for a refinance, purchase, or sale, we time the WDIIR to your closing date and format the report for lenders and title companies.

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Every partner reaches a licensed account manager directly instead of a call center, and each report draws on more than 40 years of termite work across Maricopa County.

Interested in partnering with us? Call (602) 944-0099 and an account manager will take it from there.

Family owned since 1986. No contracts required.

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Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting West Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

Ready to book? Call (602) 944-0099 Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and ask about same-day service. A licensed technician will walk your property, explain what they find in plain language, and tell you honestly whether any work is needed. Residential service never requires a contract.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who handles termite inspections in Surprise?
City Wide Pest Control does. We are a family owned company with Arizona license #2317, and our technicians and office staff are licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division. We serve more than 25 cities across Maricopa County, including Surprise, and same-day service is available. Call (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5.
Yes, a newer home still benefits. The median year built for Surprise housing units is 2005, and about 53 percent of the 62,098 units were built from 2000 to 2009. Those homes are now old enough for landscaping and irrigation to have matured around the foundation. UA Extension counts subterranean termites among Arizona’s major urban pests, so a periodic inspection is sensible.
It is a convenient time. The City of Surprise Water Conservation Program offers rebates for WaterSense irrigation controllers, rotary nozzles, new-home xeriscape, and turf removal for single-family, HOA, commercial, and multifamily properties. While the landscape is open, we can look at wood-to-soil contact and moisture near the foundation, then give you a written report.
A termite inspection is a visual check of your home’s exterior, interior, and accessible attic or crawl spaces for wood destroying insects. An inspector looks for mud tubes, damaged or hollow wood, shed wings, moisture problems, and wood touching soil. You receive a written report of what was found, and we explain any treatment options plainly.
City Wide Pest Control does. Our licensed inspectors walk the whole property, document what they find in a plain written report, and give honest recommendations. If your home is clear, we say so. If we find activity, we lay out your options, and our termite control service carries a 1-year warranty. We have been family owned since 1986.
Call when you are buying, selling, or refinancing, when you see mud tubes, discarded wings, or soft wood around door and window frames, or when it has been more than a year since your last check. Our line is (602) 944-0099, Monday to Saturday, 8 to 5, and same-day service is available.
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