Costa Mesa
Fumigation Experts
Whole-structure tent fumigation for Costa Mesa homes, from the original Westside tracts to the newer Eastside remodels.
Orange County Fumigation provides whole-structure termite fumigation for homeowners, sellers, and agents in Costa Mesa. A lot of the city is original 1950s and 1960s wood-frame construction sitting just a few miles off the coast, which is exactly the combination drywood termites favor. Our tent fumigation clears them throughout the entire home in one treatment and carries a two-year retreatment warranty. When a finding is small and reachable, we will tell you whether a full tent is warranted.
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Serving Costa Mesa and all of Orange County.
Family-owned, second generation in Orange County fumigation
SPCB-registered structural fumigation (Fume Control Inc, Branch 1, PR8476)
Two-year retreatment warranty on fumigation
Homeowners, escrow, property managers, and commercial
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Fumigation in Costa Mesa, CA at a glance
Do you cover my part of Costa Mesa ?
Yes. We tent homes across all of Costa Mesa, from the Westside and Mesa Verde to Eastside and the streets near South Coast.
Drywood or Subterranean Termites?
In coastal-adjacent 1950s and 1960s stock like much of Costa Mesa, drywood termites in the framing, eaves, and attic are the common finding, and a whole-structure tent is the fix. We confirm which you have first.
How Soon Can I get an Estimate?
Same-week estimates in most cases. In escrow, give us your closing date and we schedule the tenting and the county notice around it.
Original Westside stock, and why drywood shows up here
Much of Costa Mesa was built out in the postwar boom after the city incorporated in 1953, and the Westside in particular is dense with single-story 1950s and 1960s ranch and tract homes on their original framing. Two things about that stock matter for termites. First, the wood has had sixty-plus years for drywood colonies to establish in the eaves, rafter tails, and attic sheathing. Second, Costa Mesa sits only a few miles inland from the coast, and western drywood termite pressure is materially higher in that coastal band than it is inland. Older wood plus coastal exposure is the setup that produces a whole-structure finding rather than a single reachable pocket.
That is why tenting comes up more often here than in a newer inland city. To see the full process, read how tent fumigation works.
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Tight Westside lots make neighbor coordination real
The original Westside tracts sit on narrow lots with close setbacks and shared fence lines. Tenting a home there means our crew plans the tarp rigging and the clearance zone around the neighbor on each side, and we handle that notification as part of the schedule, not as an afterthought. When you book, tell us your lot and we tell you exactly how the tenting sets up.
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Buying or selling on the Eastside
Eastside Costa Mesa has seen heavy remodeling and resale, and a remodeled 1950s house still has original framing behind the new finishes. That is a frequent Section 1 surprise in escrow. If you are clearing a report for a sale, our Costa Mesa termite fumigation work confirms the finding first, then tents only when the whole structure needs it. The clearance path is on the WDO / Section 1 page.
Fumigation services available in Costa Mesa
The full explanation of each service lives on its own page. Here is what we handle for Costa Mesa properties.
Termite Fumigation
Whole-structure tenting for drywood termites, with a two-year retreatment warranty.
Termite Inspection
Find out whether you have active drywood termites and whether tenting is actually warranted.
WDO Report / Section 1
Reports and Section 1 clearance for Costa Mesa escrow, resale, and lender requirements.
Bed Bug Fumigation
Whole-structure fumigation for severe or building-wide bed bug infestations, warranty included.
Local Termite Treatment
When activity is small and reachable, an honest look at whether a tent is even needed.
Commercial Fumigation
Structural fumigation for offices, retail, and multi-unit buildings, with COI and bid on request.
What termite inspections turn up in Costa Mesa homes
- Attic sheathing and rafters
In original single-story tracts, the most common whole-structure finding here.
- Eaves and fascia
On the weather elevations, where coastal-band swarmers get into aging wood.
- Garage and detached-structure framing
Common on Westside lots with original garages.
- Sole plates and door framing
In homes with decades of settled construction.
When a finding is limited to one reachable area, we tell you whether spot treatment clears it. We do not sell a tent a home does not need.
Why Costa Mesa homeowners and agents call us
Orange County Fumigation is a family-owned structural fumigation company owned and operated by Joe Falduto, a licensed fumigator who has worked in Orange County termite and structural fumigation since 1988. We are registered with the California Structural Pest Control Board for fumigation as Fume Control Inc, Branch 1, registration PR8476. Termite and WDO inspections are provided through our affiliated inspection company, FCI Termite, registration PR9321. Every fumigation we perform, including bed bug work, is backed by a flat two-year retreatment warranty. Inspection and localized treatment are not warranted, and we say so up front.
We also serve nearby South Orange County cities
Costa Mesa homeowners often find us searching from the neighboring cities we also cover:
Costa Mesa termite fumigation FAQs
Answers to what Costa Mesa homeowners and sellers ask most. If your question is specific to your home, call or text 657-608-2488.
Do you serve all of Costa Mesa?
Yes. We fumigate homes across the Westside, Mesa Verde, Eastside, and every neighborhood in between.
Why are drywood termites common in older Costa Mesa homes?
The city’s large stock of 1950s and 1960s wood-frame homes has had decades for drywood colonies to establish, and Costa Mesa’s coastal-adjacent location puts it in the higher-pressure band for western drywood termites.
Can you clear a termite report for a Costa Mesa home sale?
Yes. We provide the WDO inspection, the report, the fumigation when a Section 1 finding calls for it, and the clearance documentation your escrow and lender require.
My Westside lot is narrow. Can you still tent it?
Yes. We plan the tarp rigging and neighbor notification around close setbacks and shared fences, and we walk you through exactly how it sets up before treatment day.
How long will I need to be out of my home?
A tent fumigation is a multi-day job with a mandatory move-out, and re-entry is always gated on posted clearance after the home passes aeration. We give you the exact window for your home in the estimate.
Free termite fumigation estimate in Costa Mesa
Tell us about your home and your timeline. If you are selling or in escrow, include your closing date.