I was looking for a termite company that could not only fumigate my house, but also repair significant termite damage. After a few quotes, I decided to go with Absolute Termite. The bid was super competitive and the communication was excellent. I was a bit apprehensive that the repairs would only be Bondo patches and not replacing the really damaged wood. However, the highly experienced crew came out and replace lots of damaged fascia and a large piece of siding. I had a beam that I was concerned about because it was really damaged. They cut away all of the damaged beam and fabricated a replacement out of all new wood and installed it. It looks great! Another company said they were just going to cut it off and let my roof hang. Yikes! Normally they repaint the repairs to match. However, I was getting my house painted right afterwards so told them just to prime the new wood, which they did. The fumigation team was great! They made sure everything was secure and bagged before they started and then texted me when my house was ready to enter. Awesome! Anyway, I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Absolute Termite! read more

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Excellent family run company... trustworthy, professional, friendly and with very fair pricing. Maria was always available to answer questions and her son, David, was great at explaining and showing us what we needed to do to prepare for tenting. Plus, the fumigation team they sent were great...on time and respectful of our property. We've used other pest control companies in the past and Absolute was by far the best. read more

We utilized Absolute Termite Control to spot treat for termites and they did a very good job. Excellent communicators via telephone, text and email; and the quote for service - and the options to choose from - was very clear. The team that did the work was very professional and did a very good job cleaning up after they completed the job. This family-owned business works hard and knows their craft; we highly recommend this business! read more

Absolute Termite Control is hands-down the most amazing, efficient, and clean team I've ever worked with! From start to finish, their professionalism was unmatched. I honestly didn't even know they were there--the work was done so discreet; my property was spotless. They left everything more beautiful than they found it! If you're looking for a company that values cleanliness, efficiency, and top-tier service...Absolute Termite Control sets the bar high. I couldn't be more impressed! read more

These guys were highly recommended by my Exterminator. We were worried because of the bad experience our neighbors had. When we called we knew all the right questions to ask to make sure they we did not end up in the same boat as our neighbors. I called and spoke with Maria, super helpful and friendly. Sent out someone right away to inspect our home. To my surprise we had NO termites!! She did provide a quote for dry rot repair that was EXTREMLY reasonable. Super impressed and felt very comfortable with the service. I highly recommend. read more

I called them for an inspection for what I thought were termites. They called me back promptly and were very kind and professional. Maria asked me to send in photos of the bugs I had. Turned out they were not termites. But I will use this company in the future if needed. read more

Thought we had a termite problem, so I called Absolute due to their many 5 star reviews. Extremely helpful and knowledgable. I shared a picture, which turned out to not be termite problems, however they were able to recommend a pest control service. I really appreciated the way they handled everything - it's rare to find a company that truly wants to "do the right thing". Highly recommended! read more

No one enjoys hearing their house has termites but thankfully there's Absolute Termite in our area. Having received a bid from out existing pest control service that was very high (several small areas needing treatment, no tenting) from a pushy sales guy who became defense and irritated when I said we hadn't received the bid, I contact Absolute due to their reviews and recommendations. A family run business. Son David came out to our property; friendly, polite and eager to please. Mother, Marie sent the bid (drastically lower than the first one) & another team & different son did the work. It certainly didn't hurt that Absolute's bid was less, but that was Not our main reason in choosing them: they were professional, helpful in explaining the problem & solution, and we felt confident in them. We made the correct decision - they were on time, treated & repaired everything, walked us through the finished work and left the area spotless. Highly recommend! read more

I used Absolute Termite Control. A family business, they did a very thorough inspection. Guaranteed 2 years and if I find termites any place they missed on the inspection they'll come out and treat them for one year. They also replaced some termite damage and a few deck boards that were starting to rot. I highly recommend them read more

I highly recommend this family run business. Very professional and friendly. I first spoke to Maria and she was so helpful and knowledgeable. Had 3 quotes and ended up with this company and so glad I did. David her son, is awesome and he and his crew did a great job on the treatment of my home. read more

I am so impressed with these guys, I won 100% would refer them to anyone. We had water damage from a storm, had to demo a bathroom and found termite damage in the beams/attics. Our friend referred them to us & now they use them for yearly maintenance. David came out right away, assessed the situation and got us on the schedule as soon as possible. We also had termite damage in the trim and facia outside the house. They took it all down, put new wood and painted to look just like the rest of the existing trim around the house. It all happened in two days. They were so great that we signed up for their annual service as well. read more

A family owned business. Very honest and reasonable pricing. They didn't upsell services, were prompt with the quote, showed up on time and did a nice job. Highly recommended...! read more

My entire experience with ATC was excellent. Their professionalism and expertise are outstanding. The crews are knowledgeable and very helpful! Really felt like I was in very good hands! read more

I'm a realtor and I've never used Absolute Termite before but I can tell you they will absolutely be my " Go To" moving forward. Not only did they do a great job with providing repairs and fumigation but the level of customer service is bar none. David and Maria the owners know how to treat people and I was blown away by their courtesy and professionalism. We had an issue with our lender last min and Maria spent half a day fixing it so that my buyers could stay within their timeframes to close. Thank you Maria! I will be referring you guys all the time ! read more

We had the pleasure of using Absolute Termite Control to handle the repairs to our house during our refinance process. David and his crew were so efficient and found all our termite problems and repaired all the wood! They were completely professional, courteous and on time. Maria handled all the billing and she was a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Absolute !! read more

These are good, honest people. We needed a termite inspection to sell our home and called Absolute Termite. They were easy to schedule and did a very thorough inspection. I assumed they would tell us we needed to tent our home, as we hadn't treated for termites in many years, but no. They identified some dry rot and spot treatment and it was very affordable. They are friendly, honest, and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend Absolute Termite to anyone needing their service. Special thanks to Maria, who handles calls for service and billing. She is a joy to work with! read more

Highly recommended! Before we heard of Absolute Termite we had another company come out and do an inspection. We were told we'd have to tent the house and quoted a price of $3500. A realtor suggested we call Absolute for a second opinion. Absolute came out and did a thorough inspection and told us there was absolutely no reason to tent. Needless to say we went with Absolute Termite. They did the spot treatments and repairs needed and it cost a whole lot less than tenting. Everyone I dealt with from this company was extremely courteous and helpful. read more

I think when you're looking for any contractor to work on your home, the most important thing is always going to be honesty and integrity. I don't know anything about termites or termite repair, so to some extent, any contractor has the potential to take the upper hand, and I'm sure a lot of companies would and do take serious advantage of their customers because they know the customer lacks knowledge or experience. Absolute Termite is truly a rare exception. We called him out because he had performed the initial termite inspection on our home prior to us purchasing it in 2013. He was hired by the sellers to inspect but not repair damages. What he found was clear evidence that the sellers had covered up significant termite damage in order to pass inspection and limit necessary repairs. Two years later we were left with a serious termite problem. Because we were under the 3 year warranty, all Absolute Termite was obligated to do was localized treatment of the termite infested areas, but David's opinion was that our house really needed to be tented. And instead of upselling us on a tenting, he opted to provide the tenting and repairs at cost. He encouraged me to get in touch with the sellers and demand that they pay a portion, and he documented all the areas that were covered up in the initial inspection. He spoke with their lawyers on our behalf and probably put more time into our house - for no profit - than he does any other house. He renewed our three year warranty and finally, as if that all wasn't enough, he decided to do the repair work for free - saving us well over $1000. I am still shocked at how above and beyond David, Maria, and their crew went to make things right for us. It was a messy situation with the sellers, but we simply could not have been more fortunate to have Absolute Termite working on our side. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone I know without hesitation. With Absolute Termite, you can expect an honest and straight forward inspection, impeccable customer service, a great repair crew, and the confidence that if anything goes wrong in the future, you have a company that will be sure to make it right. 5 stars! read more

Dave is a super awesome guy! But mainly got rid of all my bug issues for a great price. Highly recommend.

I contracted Absolute Termite Control because I needed to have a termite inspection and any repairs completed as I prepared to sell my home. They did not believe the home needed a full tenting, just spot treatment and repairs. An alternate company suggested full tenting as just 'a good idea' just in case - but that would have cost double the cost and possibly damaged the roof. I chose Absolute because it is a family business, had very good reviews and I was impressed by their very professional and thorough inspector, Brayden. During the repair process, there were some quality issues that I was dissatisfied with and wanted corrected. The response: Total professionalism. They doubled the crew on-site, corrected any and all concerns, and the owner of the company actually came out to discuss the job with me and told me they would 'make it right'. They did, and that may speak far more than just a generally good review. I could not have asked for a more complete response and addressing of my concerns. I would suggest customers state to repairmen upon arrival that the expectation is repair completed in a very aesthetic manner restoring the appearance to as close to original as possible. If that is done, I think you will find that this company will do as you ask and values you as a customer. I am very pleased with the final work completed and highly recommend this family owned business that cares... read more

Awesome service!! Very prompt and professional and I really appreciate that. I'll use this company the next time too.

I won't use anyone else for my clients! I have recommended David and Absolute for years. Both Maria and David are fantastic to work with. They are easy to work with, professional, they do quality work and don't take advantage of my clients or the situation. I can't tell you how many clients they have helped over the years but I have never had any issues and my clients have been very happy with the cost and quality of his work. I would highly recommend David, Maria and the team. Vincent Morris Pacific Sotheby's REALTY read more

Due to seeing other good reviews I thought it would be worthwhile for them to give me a bid. They were about the third company to give me a bid and it was lower than some of the other ones, but I noticed the report was not calling out some items that the other companies did. So I figured I would go and inspect for myself and sure enough, they clearly missed some significant areas. So I called David back to ask him about it, and he admitted that he was not the one that crawled under the house, but rather one of his guys. He apologized and asked if he could come out and do another inspection to try and make it right. I really appreciated that even though some things were originally missed. He came out again and was eager to make it right, once again he had one of his guys go under the house to do the inspection. This time his guy clearly found the areas that needed some significant work. I asked about a more comprehensive treatment and he said he would be able to do it but that it would cost a little more. I told him that was fair and planned on proceeding with the work. He told me he would need four days to do the work, and that I could schedule the work with his wife. When his wife called to schedule the work she only scheduled it for two days. I told her that when David was over he said he would need 4 days. She said she would have to get back with me. The next thing I heard from them is they would have to decline the work. I think that is a horrible way to run a business and it is probably for the better because it looks like they like to take shortcuts and if you ask for any details, they don't seem to want to give them, and in this case, they just back out of what they said they would do. I fortunately found a much better company in Escondido. As a homeowner I would certainly check any work they did, and if you just bought a house and they did the work I would be particularly vigilant. read more

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Knowledgeable, professional, very reasonable compared to other bids. High recommended.

Love Dave and his team. I use Absolute whenever I get an opportunity to chose Termite. He is fair and affordable while being through in his work and ALWAYS guarantees it. read more

GREAT company. David is very knowledgeable and the crew was wonderful. They went above and beyond in every detail. I will happily recommend them to all friends and family. Awesome cleanup job. They leave your property cleaner then when they arrived. This was another great business found through Yelp. read more

David and his brother are very professional, knowledgeable, and were able to get the job done with very little notice! I will definitely be using you guys again in the future! These guys are honest which is very hard to find these days, thank you again David! read more

Gave an estimate and then did some work for us when our house was in escrow. Polite, explained the work that was going to be done and a good price. The only problem we had was that the day they were coming to do the work they were supposed to arrive at 9am. Did not show up until 3 hours later. No call and no "sorry we were late" when I asked about the late arrival and had left a voicemail before then asking if they were still coming when they were late by an hour. read more

Don't look any further because this company is truly amazing :). I'm in the process of selling my home and Absolute Termite made this part of escrow stress-free. The first termite company we were assigned to was all lip service, overcharged, and were not prompt in returning calls or paperwork. I decided to get a second opinion, and what a difference! Maria from Absolute Termite is very friendly and super organized. She made the whole experience run so smoothly. The techs Rudy and Elkor also did a great job assessing our home and completing the job. Thank you Absolute Termite! read more

As a buyer of a short sale home, I was responsible for finding my own termite inspection company. David's rates were very reasonable and the crew was very friendly. He not only inspected our house as promised but gave us valuable tips on our home to prevent future infestations. I now know who to call and refer to when I need a termite inspection. read more

EXCELLENT WORK! David Zumwalt and his crew were completely professional, courteous, on time and their pricing was excellent. I could not have asked for a better experience tenting my home and the repairs required. Would definitely recommend to all my friends and community! read more

OK--David called me 5/23/16 today and we had a good talk and he promised to get back to my house "himself" and get the job done right. He told me he fired one of the crew that worked on my house and that was most of the problem. I asked David to have a talk with his wife about how to handle upset customers. You never argue with an unset customer, you yes them and then take care of the problems, you don't tell them, "we gave you a discount or we're busy with escrows that need to be done". When you already paid, you want what you paid for. Bottom line: If there's a problem, talk with David, he's a great guy and will fix it, that's what he does. I got upset because I wasn't communication with David, I was with his wife, that needs a little training. I've been in the service business since I was 17, now 76, and know how to handle upset customers----it's an art. David/Absolute Termite is a good company, so talk with David when you need expert help. And I again offered David my 40 acres to 4X4 on. I want to stay friends with David and help make his business great. John Silva read more

Really happy with my quick inspection from David and his team. I needed a second opinion on a not visible termite problem that didn't exist and David and his team were honest and cleared the property as it should, unlike a previous company trying to get $2000 out of me for nothing. Would highly recommend Absolute as a team you can trust for termites. read more

The team from Absolute Termite treated the house and did a great deal of repair before our house was painted. We were told that the way to insure eradication was to tent the house. Unfortunately, our house is attached to two others and the owners chose not to tent. A few months later, during swarming season, it was apparent that there were still some pesky critters in the house and Rudy and the guys from Absolute came out to put an end to the infestation. They had to work in our small, intensely hot attic and did so without complaint. Everyone from the Maria in the office and each of the technicians were always cheerful, polite, and very professional. I highly recommend Absolute Termite. read more

David and his crew were careful, clean and pleasant all the while they were doing a great job at a very reasonable price. ....Madlyn

I got 3 quotes for termite treatment and chose Absolute because they had good reviews, were recommended by the neighbor who is attached to my home and were, by far, the lowest price. They did an excellent job, showed up on time, were courteous and thoughtful of my time and home. A few months later I saw a termite opening. I called Maria, and they came out immediately and treated the spot. Just last week, I was replacing a gutter, and saw some more damage. They came out immediately and will be repairing and treating the area as part of this year's contract. I am impressed with Dave and his crew. They provide excellent and effective service, and appreciate their customers. I have signed up for the annual treatment. read more

Very pleased with this company. They did dry rot and termite repairs prior to COE. They were on time, quick, through and above all reasonably priced. Immaculate workmanship and on top of that both the owner and his wife are very pleasant. read more

I'm a local lender, over the years David and I have worked with some of the same clients and they have all been very happy with the service he and his crew provide. Very professional and a great communicator, I highly recommend Absolute Termite Control. read more

First Yelp post... I figured these guys are worth it! I called Absolute Termite Control after noticing some termite "droppings" below a ledger attached to the exterior of our home where the previous owner had built an overhang over the outdoor bar. David and another tech were out the very next day to do an inspection. They did a complete home inspection (exterior, garage, attic, etc.) and were able to determine that the damage was isolated in one single board mounted to the side of the house. David & I agreed this was something I could remove myself and no further treatment would be necessary. They left without charging me a dime! David & his tech were very polite & honest. They did not try to upsell me on something I didn't need. He could have told me my whole house needed to be fumigated and I would have been none the wiser. I appreciated their promptness and most importantly the honesty. I know who I will be calling if I ever have termite issues. Thanks again David & crew for your expertise and honesty. I will recommend these guys to anybody in our community read more