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Franz Termite Control

3.6 stars from 13 customer reviews · 4041 Transport St, Palo Alto, CA 94303

  • 3.6 out of 5 stars
  • 13 customer reviews
  • Palo Alto, California
  • Open 5 days/week
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About this provider in Palo Alto

Franz Termite Control Corp. is a family owned business operating in the bay area for nearly 50 years. We provide inspections, termite extermination, and are experts at termite and rot damage repair. We serve most of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Don't let termites remodel your home! Call us today!

Rating breakdown from customer reviews

3.6

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Customer reviews for Franz Termite Control

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Angie Weinberger

3mo ago

They came out quickly and determined the kind of termite problem we had. Tenting process was easy to schedule, we felt well informed and prepared by the company. Everyone I worked with at Franz was friendly and knowledgeable. Have already recommended them to quite a few friends and everyone was happy.

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Debra Smith

10mo ago

Homeowner's Video Evidence Exposes Contractor's Damage, Denial, and Harassment A homeowner's ordeal with a repair company reveals troubling behavior--damage denied, intimidation caught on camera, and a lesson for others to document every step. Home repairs can be stressful enough without having to deal with unprofessional conduct. Unfortunately, my experience with this company turned what should have been a simple wall repair into an ordeal marked by property damage, gaslighting, and verbal harassment. During a wall repair at my home, the company's crew--led by a man named Franz--removed the paver grout near a drain pipe, clogged the drain by leaving it uncovered while working, and failed to reinstall it properly afterward. The result was a mess and preventable damage. When I reached out for a repair, instead of taking responsibility, the company denied causing the damage and accused me of lying. I have Ring camera footage showing the entire incident, including before-and-after visuals: the first two images show a clean, newly maintained area; the subsequent photos reveal the careless aftermath of their work. After reading other customer reviews, I discovered I wasn't alone--many homeowners have reported similar experiences of denial and deflection. My advice to others: take photos and videos of your property before any work begins. It's the only way to protect yourself if things go wrong. To make matters worse, I witnessed troubling workplace behavior. On camera, the senior worker berated and swore at his subordinate--a young helper clearly intimidated and mistreated. As someone who works in HR, I reported this incident to their HR department, hoping they would address it professionally. Instead, I believe it made things worse. Days later, four men from the company returned, not to repair the damage but seemingly to intimidate me. Their manager was dismissive, accusatory, and unprofessional. Then, I received an email from the company stating they were "unable to return in order to keep the customer safe"--a statement that felt both manipulative and subtly threatening. I was alone at home at the time; my husband was away. When he returns and sees both the damage and the recorded harassment, he'll be as shocked as I was. The project was managed by our HOA, which had obtained two quotes--one from this company and another from a more professional, courteous firm. We requested the latter, but the HOA choose Franz. It now seems clear why: this company appears to prioritize cost and HOA contracts over quality and homeowner satisfaction. Final Update: After submitting the Ring camera evidence showing their workers' harassment and denial, the company finally agreed to refund part of the cost so I could hire a professional to fix the damage. That refund, to me, is an acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Homeowners deserve better. This experience is a reminder that documentation is your best defense, and that no company--no matter how established--should be allowed to deny responsibility or mistreat customers and employees alike.

Provider response

We’re truly sorry that this experience was frustrating. Our team did visit the property to review the work and address your concerns, but unfortunately, the situation became tense, and our crew felt unsafe due to verbal hostility. Out of concern for everyone’s well-being, our Field Operations Manager made the difficult decision to leave the property.<br>The credit we offered early in our communication was a good-faith gesture to help find a resolution—not an admission of fault—but an effort to move forward respectfully. We also understand that other contractors were working in the same area, which may have contributed to or caused the issue.<br>While we may not have been directly responsible, we recognize that the situation could have been handled with more care and understanding. We sincerely regret that we couldn’t resolve this to your satisfaction and appreciate the opportunity to learn and improve.<br>At Franz Termite Control, we take every concern seriously and remain committed to professionalism, safety, and respect for all involved.

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David Tolchin

1y ago

Very good place

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Elliot Liu

4y ago

Will have to replace beddings and touch up paint on the wall afterwards. Left very noticeable marks on the wall—technician tried to deny it at first (“How do you figure THAT?”). After shown a before picture, offered to wipe the wall but to no avail. Spilled Termidor foam on comforter and bed three feet from the wall

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Reynolds Danasa

7y ago

what a great company. instead of coming out and trying to sell me a ton of services, Cliff spent an hour at my house.... only to determine that we don't have to worry about carpenter ants.

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Tony Nava

7y ago

Armando was very polite and helpful he was very skilled and would recommend him

Provider response

Thank you for the great review and praise for Armando. He is a great member of our team, and I will pass along the review to Armando.<br><br>Michael Judas - President, Franz Termite Control

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Dominique Fowler

8y ago

Franz Termite control has some of the most professional staff members in the Bay Area and they are very knowledgeable in their craft.

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Miguel V

12y ago

Very thorough!!

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