4 Less Termite

Getting my house tented isn’t my idea of fun. However, from the friendly and professional estimate to end result it was a great experience. Moreover, the staff is trust worthy. We left on vacation giving them free reign and came back to the house being aired out and ready to enjoy. If you follow their clear instructions you should have a great experience too. Thanks 4 Less team!

We just got our house tented with 4 less termite. They were a pleasure to work with during the entire process. The folks at the office were warm and friendly, and the tenting was done efficiently and as requested. We had some plants around the side of the house that couldn’t help but be in the way, and they got a bit beat up, but we knew that was going to happen (so if you get your house tented, just be aware of that! The tent has to go somewhere…). We were able to pay with credit card over the phone which was great, it saved us a bunch of hassle. Our house is now bug free and we had a great experience. Thanks so much!

We used this service to have our house tented a few months ago and from start to finish it was great. Our house was still occupied so the preparation was more complicated than a vacant property. The staff provided excellent instructions and even came out twice in advance to provide additional detail on vegetation trimiming to ensure the treatment would be most effective. The crew came out on time to install the tent and then to remove it. They were very careful not to damage the landscaping. Their office staff are the best. We highly recommend this outfit for pest control

Great people, fast response. Chris was super helpful and informative. Came out to inspect no charge. Told me that everything was okay and how to fix it properly. I will totally use them again, and highly recommend them.

Liz is very helpful. I’ve used them on our home tenting and clients as well. Very fast and professional.

I am a property manager of a large apartment complex and Chris and his team are rock stars. They inspected and made dry rot repairs quickly and efficiently. They were respectful of the tenants. They have some back out over the year to address any needs that pop up. Thanks Chris and Liz!

I’m a small time property manager in Santa Cruz. Getting work done on a house in Santa Cruz can be really painful, you’ll get insane quotes, people who don’t show up to do the work when they say they will and people that demand money ahead of time, do half the job and then you never hear from them again.
4 Less Termite were the exact opposite of this, they did what they said they would do, worked around my schedule and showed up on the day they needed to so I could get my new tenants in quickly. If you have to get a few quotes first, this is definitely one of the places you should check out.

I needed a termite company and was pleased to find Chris at 4 Less Termite. He performed a termite inspection and completely eradicated the termites in a timely and efficient manner. I also hired Chris to remodel two bathrooms, install new windows and perform other necessary repairs at the property. Chris and 4 Less Termite is a first class operation! His crew is clean, fast and professional. Should I need additional remodeling, he will be my go to guy. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!

I have been working with 4 Less for about a year, both personally and as a realtor, and they have been wonderful! Excellent service, workmanship, and communication. I recently dealt with a very quick escrow and Liz and Chris were incredibly helpful — they rearranged our scheduled service date to accommodate the short timeline, and still, of course, provided exceptional quality workmanship. The Section 1 explanation/​quote they provided was also very helpful.

I have been working with 4-​Less Termite for 9 years. The reports they prepare are comprehensive, the explanations Chris gives as he «walks the home with you» are easy to understand– and if you have follow up questions he is available to answer.
Some inspectors do not price out the Section 1 and Section 2 work… 4-​Less does
and this service is invaluable. On the other side– Chris does not exaggerate the work
required, and his contracting Team can get work done for a fair price.
I’ve never seen Chris concern a buyer/​seller unnecessarily… in the hopes that it
would bring him more work. He is an honest approachable vendor who I have no
hesitation in recommending. I have recommended Chris 100+ times in the last
9 years– and hired him more than 50 times myself.

As a new home owner, I encountered termite issues that required corrective actions. The owner of 4Less Termite & Repair, Chris, and his team have been professional and responsive. Chris explains exactly what needs to get done and does not over-​promise and under-​deliver.
4Less provides creative solutions for termite treatments and repairs. Chris even made trips to my home on two Sundays to provide guidance on ways to mitigate future termite issues. In fact, Chris saved me money when I was going to do some work that would have been a band-​aid. He gave me great recommendations to address problems effectively for years to come.
4Less is definitely my «go to» company for any future termite control, treatments and/​or repairs. Simply impressive work at reasonable prices. Well done indeed. Thanks Chris & Liz!

Chris just came and did a whole house inspection. He was so friendly and easy to talk to. He explained everything and was so helpful. Thanks so much!

Used this guy for a pest inspection. Very inconsistent with reinspection. Told me that material under house was clean and then a few weeks later said it wasn’t clean from debri. Come to find out he didn’t even inspect under the house the first time even though he told me it was fine. Ended up costing me a bunch of money in reinspection. When I asked for a refund on the inspection that he said under the house was clear even though he didn’t inspect it he wouldn’t return my call nor give me a refund. I didn’t think that was fair

I have gone through several WDO inspections with Chris and Liz and they have been extremely helpful, accommodating and easy to work with. They walked me through each scenario to help guide me through the inspection process. As well as given proper and efficient advice to each situation.
Inspection reports are thorough and returned in a timely manner. Both Chris and Liz respond quickly to any matter.
I will continue to use their service and I highly recommend using 4-​Less-​Termite for all your termite problems.

I’ve been working with 4Less for about a year and have had great customer service and prompt response. They have gone above and beyond to help me in time sensitive situations which saved my transaction. Definitely would highly recommend.

I’ve used 4lesstermite for most of my Santa Cruz real estate transactions. I can’t imagine using anyone else. Chris and Liz are great.
I’m a Realtor and Chris is invaluable to my business. Not only does he help my home buyers and home seller with an honest, accurate inspection, he also provides great me with great advice related to pest issues that can come up in closing real estate transactions.
Liz is in the front office and is always on top of my requests. Some of which are time sensitive. Some of which are crazy. She always follows up and gets the job done for me.
I consider this whole company very good people. And frankly, who can afford not to work with good people?
Thanks to Chris and Liz for making my job that much easier.

These are the biggest ripoff artists in the Bay Area. They always claim you need your house tenting whether you need it or not. Of cause the realtors praise them because the seller is paying. It is legalise blackmail because once they have written the report you can’t sell your house until it is cleared. These ripoff artists should be in jail.

We’d never had a house tented before, and these guys did an awesome job. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
When first purchasing the property, 4 Less did the termite inspection. The owner (?) was wonderful — not only did he do a thorough and detailed inspection, he really enjoyed himself! He loved viewing all the crazy termite tunnels under the house, identifying species and showing them to me, and teaching me the difference between dust and termite dirt (eww!). It was a hell of an education. This is the first house I’ve bought that is mostly wood, so termites just love it. It was so much fun for him that I had fun just watching him. He was like a kid in a candy store. Imagine being excited to crawl underneath a house! I’m glad SOMEONE wants to do it!
About a year after closing escrow, we decided to take the plunge and get all the ‘mites gassed and dry rot repaired at the same time. Of course we called 4 Less as we’d been so impressed with the inspection. The owner remembered our house as being one that he’d loved, and that felt great (can you tell we’re house-​proud?). He gave lots of tips about how to take care of a house in general, as there’s always something to learn. He told us a lot of things we didn’t know.
Scheduling the tenting was a breeze. We made arrangements to stay in a hotel, having found one that accepted cats (read my Unilocal of the Maple Tree Inn), and a rep at 4 Less provided us with plastic bags for which to wrap things in that we did not want exposed to the fumes. They even sent someone out, per our request, to demonstrate to us exactly how far out the tent would extend so I would know which of my plants to dig up and transplant so they wouldn’t be killed by the poison. I really appreciated that — transplanting everything was a chore, but it was a great education in not planting so close to a wood house — I’m still conscious of that when gardening.
There was snafu with the guys showing up too early to start the process, when we were not evacuated and checked into the hotel yet, but they had other jobs in the area so agreed to come back later.
We really appreciated how completely the guys aired out our house, and locked it up for us, at the end of the job. The only odor we experienced was when we unwrapped the plastic bags, and we ventilated to allow for that. You know what’s so awesome! The gas they used killed the ivy! The nuisance, shitty ivy in front of the house, that had been there for years and resistant to all prior attempts to get rid of it. Gone! Lovin’ it! Now there are plants there that are there on purpose. Who knew?!
In addition to having the dry rot repaired, we also asked the guys if they could replace the yucky rotting gate, plus create a gate on the other side of the house that was currently just a fence. They agreed to do it, and the results were great! The price was reasonable considering they built these gates from scratch and matched the existing fence for us. They also installed a new bathroom floor as the old one was peeling up so much, with moisture getting in and rotting the sub-​floor. Wood + water = termites. We were very impressed with how efficiently and carefully the floor guy worked, considering it’s a tight space to work in, and he even put up fresh base moulding that made the room look new!
When we arranged to have the house painted shortly after, our painter pointed out that there was still some dry rot left to fix that the termite guys had missed. We called 4 Less back, and they agreed to return for just the cost of materials. They came back immediately, it all got repaired, no hassle, and the painting was able to continue on schedule. Great!
So, not only was the treatment experience pleasant, we also learned things about wood, termites, and home maintenance that have served us well, like a gift that keeps on giving. Now that’s service! They also complimented my gorgeous gardens, so they are to be commended for their taste. We’d call them back the next time we need termite treatment.