I'm in FL and we have had our house treated twice. The first time when
we found termites in a carpet tack strip and the second time when the
original five year contract ran out, just as a precaution. I plan to
do it again next year when the current five year contract runs out. I
went for the kind of treatment where they drill down into the
foundation and put in poison. The next time they do it, they will use
Termidor and the guarantee will be for 10 years. It cost a lot less
than what you were quoted. Five years ago, they drilled in the
original holes and it cost slightly less (about $600) than what I paid
for the first treatment because it wasn't as much trouble. Termidor
will cost a little more, I was told, but still nothing like what you
were quoted. Be sure and ask around and try to find someone you know
who has first hand experience with the company. If there is a consumer
protection agency there, check with them, too. Termite treatments are
expensive and you want to get what you pay for.