Stop subterranean termites before the slab is poured
Pre-Construction Termite Control in Pembroke Pines
Pre-Construction Termite Control in Pembroke Pines is the soil barrier we install before your foundation goes down, and it is the only time you get a clean shot at the whole footprint. We treat new builds, additions, and slab-on-grade homes across Broward County with FDACS-licensed applicators. Once concrete covers the soil, termites find every untreated seam you left behind.
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What's included
What Our Pre-Construction Treatment Covers
Every pre-construction job includes the soil barrier, penetration sealing, and the documentation your builder and inspector need. Here is what is standard on a Pembroke Pines slab, and what we quote separately if your site needs it.
Perimeter Trench Treatment
We trench the full perimeter and rod termiticide down to the footing zone at the EPA-registered label rate. This is the main barrier that stops subterranean termites from coming up under the slab. On a standard single-family footprint it takes two to four hours.
Plumbing Penetration Sealing
Every pipe, conduit, and duct through the slab gets treated and sealed with termite proofing sealants. These gaps are where most post-construction infestations start. We count and log each one so your inspector can see the coverage.
Grade-Contact Wood Treatment
Any lumber that stays in contact with concrete or soil gets a borate wood treatment before it is covered. That includes bottom plates, sill areas, and any embedded blocking. It is a small line item that prevents a large repair later.
FDACS Treatment Record
You receive the licensed treatment record, termiticide label, SDS, and warranty registration. Your superintendent gets a copy before the slab inspection. This is the paperwork that satisfies Florida Building Code termite protection requirements at final inspection.
Annual Re-Inspection
The first year of warranty re-inspections is included, and we schedule them automatically. We check the trench line, grade contacts, and any expansion joints for activity. Keeping the inspection current is what keeps the warranty enforceable.
Service overview
Pre-Construction Termite Control in Pembroke Pines
Pre-Construction Termite Control in Pembroke Pines is a licensed soil termiticide application that creates a continuous chemical barrier under and around a new foundation before the slab is poured. We rod and inject liquid termiticide into the trench, treat the plumbing penetrations, and coat every grade-level wood contact point. The barrier sits between your home and the subterranean termite colonies that live in South Florida soil year-round. Miss it, and you are drilling through finished tile later to fix what should have been handled on day one.
Pembroke Pines sits on flat, sandy, high-moisture ground that Formosan and native subterranean termites move through constantly. New construction clears the lot, disturbs the soil, and leaves fresh lumber sitting on grade for weeks, which is an open invitation. That is why soil termite treatment for new construction Pembroke Pines projects is required by Florida Building Code before the slab inspection passes. If you are building in 33029 or 33028, the treatment has to be done and documented before the pour, not after.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Pre-Construction Treatment Runs
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Plan Review
We pull the site plan and foundation drawings and mark every penetration, trench, and grade contact point. This takes about 30 minutes on a standard single-family slab. You get a written treatment plan that matches what the inspector will look for, before anyone touches a shovel.
Soil Prep And Trenching
After plumbing rough-in and before the vapor barrier, we trench the perimeter and rod the soil at the required depth. We use a soil rodding and injection tool to push termiticide down to the footing zone, not just the surface. On a 2,000-square-foot footprint this runs two to four hours.
Termiticide Application
We apply Termidor or Taurus SC at the EPA-registered label rate for subterranean termites, treating the trench, the penetrations, and any wood that stays in contact with grade. Everything is logged by batch and concentration. This is the step that makes or breaks the barrier, so we do not rush it.
Penetration Sealing
Every pipe, conduit, and duct that passes through the slab gets termite proofing sealants and a borate wood treatment where framing meets concrete. These gaps are the number one entry point for subterranean termites in slab construction. Sealing them takes an extra hour and closes the obvious holes.
Documentation And Handoff
We deliver the FDACS treatment record, the termiticide label and SDS, and the warranty registration to you and your builder. Your superintendent gets a copy before the slab inspection. From there, we schedule the annual re-inspection that keeps the warranty active.
Tools & methods
Tools And Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Soil Rodding And Injection Tool
Pushes termiticide down to the footing zone instead of leaving it on the surface. This is how we build a vertical barrier, not just a topical spray.
Termiticide Sprayer And Wand
Applies liquid termiticide evenly across the trench and around penetrations at the label rate. Calibrated before every job so the concentration is correct.
Trenching Equipment For Termite Barrier
Cuts a clean, consistent trench along the perimeter so the termiticide reaches the required depth. Hand trenching is used where equipment cannot fit.
Termatrac T3i Termite Detection Device
Used on re-inspections to detect termite movement through soil and behind finished surfaces without drilling. It confirms the barrier is still holding.
Moisture Meter
Checks soil and grade-contact lumber for the moisture levels that attract subterranean termites. High readings get flagged to the builder before the pour.
Borescope Inspection Camera
Lets us look inside wall cavities and under slabs during warranty inspections without opening anything up. Useful on additions tied into older structures.
Use cases
When To Book Pre-Construction Treatment
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Addition In Silver Lakes
A homeowner in Silver Lakes was adding a 400-square-foot family room to a 1989 slab home that had never been treated. Swarmers showed up around the porch lights every spring, and the new pour was scheduled for the following week. → We treated the new footprint before the pour and rodded the existing slab line at the same time, tying both into one barrier. The 2026 re-inspection showed no activity at either the old or new foundation.
Builder Rotation In Pembroke Falls
A general contractor was building three homes at once in Pembroke Falls and losing time chasing termite letters before each slab inspection. Two previous pours had been delayed over missing documentation. → We set up a standing schedule across all three lots, coordinated with each superintendent, and delivered FDACS records per lot the same day. All three slabs passed inspection on the first attempt, and the builder added us to the vendor list.
Problems we solve
Termite Problems We Stop Before They Start
Most of the calls we get about termites in new Pembroke Pines homes trace back to something that was skipped during construction. Here are the ones we see most, and how the pre-treatment prevents them.
Untreated plumbing penetrations under the slab
We treat and seal every penetration before the pour, using termite proofing sealants rated for slab contact. It adds about an hour to the job and closes the entry point termites look for first.
Fresh lumber sitting on grade for weeks
We apply borate wood treatment to grade-contact lumber and treat the soil beneath staging areas. If your builder keeps material on site for weeks, this is the step that matters.
No treatment record at final inspection
We deliver the FDACS-licensed treatment record, label, and warranty registration directly to you and your builder before the slab inspection. Nothing gets lost between trades.
Disturbed soil after a partial treatment
We schedule the application into the 24 to 72 hour window after rough-in and before the vapor barrier. If the pour moves, we move with it and re-treat any disturbed soil at no extra charge.
Pricing process
What Pre-Construction Treatment Costs
$450 - $2,400 depending on footprint, penetrations, and site conditions
Slab Footprint Size
A larger footprint means more trench, more termiticide, and more time. A 1,200-square-foot starter home sits at the low end; a 4,000-square-foot custom build sits at the high end. We price from the actual foundation plan, not a flat per-square-foot guess.
Penetration Count
Every pipe, conduit, and duct through the slab has to be treated and sealed. A home with two bathrooms and a kitchen has far fewer penetrations than one with four baths, a laundry, and a pool equipment run. We count them during plan review.
Perimeter Trenching Depth
Lots near canals or preserved areas in 33025 and 33026 sometimes need deeper or wider trenching to reach the footing zone. That adds time and product. Standard interior lots usually need the minimum required depth.
How much does pre-construction termite treatment cost in Pembroke Pines FL?
Most single-family slabs in Pembroke Pines run $450 to $2,400 in 2026, depending on footprint size, penetration count, and whether the lot needs extra perimeter trenching. Additions and detached garages usually land at the low end. You get a written price after we review the foundation plan, and it does not change once the work starts.
Is termite pre-treatment required for new construction in Florida?
Yes. Florida Building Code termite protection requirements apply to new construction in Broward County, and most municipalities will not pass the final inspection without a treatment record or an approved alternative. Your builder is responsible for arranging it, but you can specify the applicator. We provide the FDACS-licensed documentation your inspector needs.
When should termite pre-treatment be applied during construction?
After plumbing rough-in and before the vapor barrier and slab pour. That window is usually 24 to 72 hours on a Pembroke Pines build, and it is the only time the entire soil surface is exposed. Treating earlier gets disturbed by trades; treating later means drilling through finished concrete.
How long does a pre-construction termite warranty last?
Our barrier warranty runs in renewable one-year terms, and it transfers to the next owner when you sell. Keeping it active requires an annual re-inspection, which we schedule for you. If termites breach the treated zone during an active warranty period, re-treatment is covered under the terms.
Related services
Related Services
Termite Inspection
A WDO inspection is how we confirm a pre-construction barrier is still intact years later, and it is the same inspection your buyer's lender will ask for. We use a Termatrac T3i and moisture meter to check the trench line and grade contacts without tearing anything apart.
Termite Treatment
If a barrier gets breached or a home never had one, our post-construction treatment rods termiticide into the soil along the foundation and treats interior entry points. It pairs directly with pre-construction work on additions where part of the footprint was already built.
Tent Fumigation
Drywood termites do not care about a soil barrier, so a home with both problems needs both solutions. We handle tent fumigation for drywood infestations and keep the soil barrier warranty active on the same property. One vendor, two treatment records.Ready when you are
Schedule Pre-Construction Termite Control in Pembroke Pines
The soil is only open once. Call Pembroke Termite Control at 954-777-4326 and we will review your foundation plan, price the treatment, and get it on the schedule before the pour. FDACS-licensed, insured, and documented for your inspector.
Talk with the local team
Request Pre-Construction Termite Control
Call 954-777-4326 or email info@pembroketermitecontrol.com and we'll get you on the schedule, usually same day. We answer the phone seven days a week and run 24/7 emergency scheduling for active swarmers. If you're in ZIP codes 33029, 33028, 33025, 33024, or 33026, we're in your neighborhood regularly.