KEY Termite and Pest Control is the industry leader on the Central Coast. Founded in 1945 by Valton "Val" Key, the company has become known for honesty and integrity. Through the years and through several individual ownerships, the name KEY has remained the symbol of the original vision, "People before Profits."
Many pest control companies were founded with such principles, only to put money ahead of the customer and eventually ahead of even their own employees. This improper business view leads to many poor choices. Choices such as a promise of premium service then only to provide hurried service with poor quality materials.
Many pest control companies were founded with such principles, only to put money ahead of the customer and eventually ahead of even their own employees. This improper business view leads to many poor choices. Choices such as a promise of premium service then only to provide hurried service with poor quality materials.
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At Key Termite & Pest Control, integrity is at the core of our business. We put people before profits, making sure we leave every customer satisfied and pest-free. Where other companies provide hurried service with low-quality or toxic materials, we offer premium service using the best methods and products available, at the best prices we can offer.
After the recent housing market crash and flood of foreclosed properties, it soon became apparent that the long standing practice of including the terms of termite inspection into the Purchase Agreement was creating problems for Buyers. These foreclosed properties were being sold at deep discounts, but sold "As-Is" by the Banks.
For those who prefer including the Termite Report in the escrow process, you must check the box in paragraph 7. A.(2) or 7. A.(3) of the Purchase Agreement and specify a Termite Report. Paragraph 7 clearly specifies that "it does not determine who is to pay for any work recommended or identified in the Report, " only who is paying for the Report.
A Termite Report on a Condominium or other common interest subdivision does have some challenges. There is a conflict between the Structural Pest Control Act and the Residential Purchase Agreement. The Purchase Agreement specifies that the Inspection be limited to the "separate interest and exclusive-use areas being transferred, and shall NOT include common areas."
A Termite Report on a PUD (most Twin-Homes are a PUD) is exactly the same as a single family residence if it is free standing, meaning there are no common walls or attachments to adjacent properties. One difficulty may be that one or more of the structure walls may be built directly on the property line.
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Deborah Madruga
Jun 17, 2021
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John Yaroslaski
Jan 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Tyler came out did a thorough inspection. I was concerned about dry wood termites. He was able to find signs I would have never seen. He was professional, prompt, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Key Pest Control to anyone. Thank you.
Service: Termite inspection
Tyler came out did a thorough inspection. I was concerned about dry wood termites. He was able to find signs I would have never seen. He was professional, prompt, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Key Pest Control to anyone. Thank you.
Service: Termite inspection
Mike & Adriana Milligan
Sep 13, 2020
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EXCELLENT customer service!!! They responded to our need for pest control the very same day and got us on the schedule for 3 days later. The gentleman who came did a fantastic job spraying everything outside and inside our home. We are now bug-free and pest-free and they have our business from here on out I will not go anywhere else! Friendly customer service from the office staff and the price for this 100% effective spray, after just one time, is so so affordable!!!
Elias Sullwold
Jun 27, 2020
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I highly recommend this company. I recently hired them to fumigate my house and garage for termites. They were on time, professional, and very helpful answering any questions. The inspector Dave Willis was very thorough and found damage to my house that another pest inspector from a different company had overlooked. They have their own in house fumigation crew (instead of hiring it out), who were very nice and professional.
