Sentricon Termite Protection for New Construction Homes in Freeport FL
If you've recently bought or are building a new home in Freeport, FL, you've likely heard that a termite pre-treatment is included with construction. That's required by Florida building code — but it's not complete protection. Here's what every new Walton County homeowner needs to know.
What Your Builder's Termite Treatment Covers
Florida law requires pre-construction termite treatment — typically a liquid termiticide applied under and around the slab before pouring. This creates a chemical barrier at the foundation. It's a good start, but it has significant gaps:
- Covers only the area treated at time of construction
- Degrades over 5–8 years — requiring costly reapplication
- No ongoing monitoring — you won't know if termites breach it
- Doesn't cover post-construction additions, porches, or garage slabs poured separately
Why Freeport's Growth Creates Higher Termite Risk
Active construction disturbs the soil and disrupts existing termite colonies — which then go looking for new food sources. New homes built in previously wooded or undeveloped land (common throughout Walton County's growth areas) are surrounded by displaced termite populations from day one.
Builder pre-treatment helps. But in Freeport's active termite environment, ongoing protection is essential — not optional.
How Sentricon Fills the Gap
Sentricon bait stations installed around the perimeter of your new home provide:
- Continuous monitoring — stations detect foraging activity before termites reach your structure
- Colony elimination — not just blocking termites, but killing the colony entirely
- No soil injection — no chemicals added to your yard or near your foundation
- Transferable warranty — adds value if you sell the home
The Right Time to Install Sentricon Is Now
The best time to install Sentricon on a new construction home is immediately after closing — before you're fully settled and while the perimeter is still easy to access. Don't wait for signs of termites to appear. At that point, damage has already begun.
Cadenhead Services is a Certified Sentricon Specialist serving Freeport and all of Walton County. FL License JB365. No contracts.
Just closed on a new home in Freeport? Call (850) 682-4333 — we'll get Sentricon installed and give you peace of mind from day one.
