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Updated over 6 years ago, 02/27/2018

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Kimber Lockhart
  • San Francisco, CA
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Extensive pest report, who to do the work?

Kimber Lockhart
  • San Francisco, CA
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I'm about to close on a fourplex with a hefty pest report, but only a limited amount that's structural.  It's intended to be a long term hold, so I have interest in resolving deferred maintenance.

I'm working through what I need to get done, and could use some advice on what I should have the pest company do, what I should hire a contractor for and what I should take on.  I'm fairly handy, but new to rehab, and I've heard stories about how much pest companies mark up their work.  Here's what I'm thinking right now:

1. The pest company should take on treatment for termites, framing work, and anything that requires chemical treatment.  There's some sheathing behind stucco that has termite/fungus damage they should probably take on as well?

2. I should hire a contractor for more extensive repair/rebuild of balconies and stairs.

3. I (or my handyman) can take on replacing trim, window sills, etc. that have been fungus damaged.

Does that makes sense?  How far is it worth going to get competitive bids for the items the pest company should take on?

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