Newport Beach Fumigation Specialists
Whole-structure tent fumigation for Newport Beach homes, from Balboa Island cottages to the newer inland tracts, timed around your close.
Orange County Fumigation provides whole-structure termite fumigation for homeowners, sellers, and agents in Newport Beach. This is the highest-pressure part of the county for western drywood termites: older beach stock, right on the water, with decades of salt air working on the wood. Our tent fumigation clears drywood throughout the entire home in one treatment and carries a two-year retreatment warranty. On the peninsula and the islands, we plan the tenting around tight lots and neighbor access. If a finding is small and reachable, we will tell you whether a tent is warranted.
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Serving Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach, CA at a glance
Do You Cover My Newport Beach neighborhood??
Yes. We tent homes across all of Newport Beach, from Balboa Island and the Peninsula to Corona del Mar, Newport Heights, and the Back Bay tracts.
Drywood or Subterranean Termites?
In the coastal older stock here, drywood termites in framing, eaves, and trim 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. Newport moves a lot of real estate, so if you are in escrow, give us your closing date and we build the tenting and county notice around it.
The highest drywood pressure in the county, on the smallest lots
Western drywood termite pressure is highest in the coastal band, and Newport Beach sits directly in it. The older cottages on Balboa Island and the Balboa Peninsula, much of it built out in the 1920s and 1930s, combine three things drywood loves: aged wood-frame construction, constant marine exposure, and homes packed tight together so a colony can move along a block. That is why a Newport termite finding is frequently a whole-structure job rather than a single reachable pocket.
The lots are the operational catch. Island and peninsula homes sit on very small parcels with almost no side yard, so tenting means sealing to the property line and coordinating closely with the neighbors on either side. We plan the tarp rigging and the access around that. To see the full sequence, read how tent fumigation works.
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Escrow moves fast here, so the schedule leads
Newport Beach carries some of the highest transaction volume and property values in the county, and on a high-value close a clean Section 1 clearance cannot be the thing that slips the date. Our Newport Beach termite fumigation work is built to fit an escrow timeline: confirm the finding, tent when the whole structure needs it, and deliver the clearance your escrow officer and lender require. The path is on the WDO / Section 1 page.
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Salt air is why the wood damage is often worse than it looks
On the water, drywood activity and moisture-driven wood decay often show up together, and what looks like a small area on the surface can run deeper into salt-exposed framing. That is a reason to confirm the true extent with an inspection before deciding between a tent and a spot treatment, not after.
Fumigation services available in Newport Beach
The full explanation of each service lives on its own page. Here is what we handle for Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach homes
Because the stock is newer, the findings skew to specific, catchable spots rather than long-established colonies:
- Eaves, rafter tails, and exterior trim
On the marine-exposed elevations, the classic coastal drywood entry.
- Attic framing and roof sheathing
The most common whole-structure finding.
- Decks, balconies, and railings
On peninsula and island homes, where drywood and moisture decay overlap.
- Shared and party-wall framing
On the tightly spaced island lots.
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 Newport Beach 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. For agents handling a Newport close, one call covers the inspection, the report, the tent, and the clearance, on your timeline.
We also serve nearby South Orange County cities
Newport Beach homeowners often find us searching from the neighboring cities we also cover:
Newport Beach termite fumigation FAQs
Answers to what Newport Beach homeowners and sellers ask most. If your question is specific to your home, call or text 657-608-2488.
Do you serve all of Newport Beach?
Yes. We fumigate homes across Balboa Island, the Peninsula, Corona del Mar, Newport Heights, and the Back Bay tracts.
Why is drywood termite pressure so high in Newport Beach?
Newport sits in the coastal band where western drywood termite pressure is highest, and much of its older beach stock combines aged wood framing with constant salt-air exposure, the conditions drywood colonies favor.
Can you tent a Balboa Island home on a small lot?
Yes. Island and peninsula homes sit on very tight lots, so we seal to the property line and coordinate access with the neighbors on either side. We plan that into the schedule before treatment day.
Can you clear a termite report in time for my Newport Beach close?
Yes. This is high-transaction territory and we build the tenting and clearance around your escrow date. Give us the closing date and we work backward from it.
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 in the estimate.
Free termite fumigation estimate in Newport Beach
Tell us about your home and your timeline. If you are selling or in escrow, include your closing date and we work backward from it.