Robbins Pest Services - Maine's Premier Pest Control
    New Construction Protection

    Pre-Construction Treatments

    Preventive pest treatments for new construction projects to protect your investment before problems begin.

    Prevention First

    Stop pests before they start

    Timely Application

    Coordinated with construction

    Professional Team

    Construction-trained experts

    Comprehensive Pre-Construction Protection

    Protect your new construction investment with preventive pest treatments applied during key construction phases. Our specialized program prevents termites, carpenter ants, and other destructive pests.

    Soil Treatment

    Foundation perimeter treatments before concrete pour

    Lumber Protection

    Borate treatments for structural lumber against wood-destroying insects

    Construction Coordination

    Scheduled applications coordinated with construction timeline

    Documentation & Warranty

    Complete treatment records and warranty protection

    Service Pricing

    $0.75+

    Per Square Foot

    Soil Treatment$0.50/sq ft
    Lumber Treatment$0.25/sq ft
    Complete Package$0.75/sq ft
    Minimum Service$750
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    Treatment Phases

    Strategic pest prevention applied at optimal construction stages

    1

    Pre-Foundation

    Soil treatment before foundation is poured

    • • Termite soil barrier
    • • Perimeter protection
    • • Under-slab treatment
    2

    Framing Stage

    Structural lumber protection during framing

    • • Borate lumber treatment
    • • Carpenter ant prevention
    • • Powder post beetle protection
    3

    Pre-Closure

    Final treatments before walls are closed

    • • Cavity treatments
    • • Void protection
    • • Penetration sealing

    Quick Answers About Pre-Construction Treatments in Maine

    Get instant answers to common questions about our pre-construction treatments services

    Pricing

    $0.75/sq ft

    Starting price

    Response Time

    Scheduled coordination

    Same-day available

    Service Area

    Maine

    & surrounding areas

    When should treatments be applied?

    Treatments are scheduled at specific construction phases - pre-foundation, framing, and pre-closure stages.

    Is treatment required by code?

    While not always required, many builders and homeowners choose pre-construction treatment for long-term protection.

    How long does protection last?

    Properly applied pre-construction treatments can provide protection for 10+ years with warranty coverage.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Pre-construction treatment provides comprehensive protection that's impossible to achieve after construction is complete. It creates barriers in areas that become inaccessible later and costs significantly less than treating established infestations.

    Pre-construction treatments primarily target termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and other wood-destroying insects. The treatments create long-lasting barriers that prevent these pests from establishing in your new structure.

    No, our treatments are carefully coordinated with your construction timeline. Most applications take only a few hours and we work around your contractor's schedule to avoid delays.

    Yes, pre-construction treatments are applied before occupancy and use materials specifically designed for this purpose. All products are EPA-registered and applied by certified technicians following strict safety protocols.

    Yes, we provide comprehensive warranties for our pre-construction treatments, typically ranging from 5-10 years depending on the treatment type. Warranty terms include coverage for retreatment if target pests are found.

    Pricing depends on the pest and the property; we give a firm quote after a free inspection.