CA License #10138 · Licensed & Insured
Realtors · Buyers · Sellers

The termite partner your escrow deserves.

Avila Pest & Termite specializes in real estate inspections across Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Santa Barbara County. WDO reports, Section 1 & 2 findings, in-house wood repairs, and full project coordination — so nothing stands between your client and the closing table.

Who we serve

Built for every side of the transaction.

For Realtors & Agents

  • WDO reports that give your transaction clear documentation
  • Direct cell access to the owner — no call centers, no phone trees
  • We coordinate treatment, repairs, and clearance letters under one roof
  • Clear reports for your clients and escrow officers

For Buyers

  • Know exactly what you're buying before contingencies expire
  • Clear Section 1 (active infestation) vs Section 2 (conditions) findings
  • Itemized, honest estimates — no inflated scare pricing
  • Inspection, treatment, and repairs scheduled around your closing date

For Sellers

  • Pre-listing inspections so there are no surprises mid-escrow
  • Fix issues on your timeline and budget — not under escrow pressure
  • A clean report is a selling point in Santa Barbara's competitive market
  • We handle repairs and clearance so you list with confidence
Why agents choose Avila

What the big pest companies can't give you.

Direct local coordination

Call Avila and reach Armando directly for inspection scheduling and report coordination.

Full escrow project coordination

We coordinate your entire escrow project start to finish — inspection, treatment, fumigation, wood repairs, and the clearance letter. When whole-structure fumigation is recommended, we coordinate with appropriately licensed fumigation professionals as part of the approved scope of work.

We can perform approved termite- and fungus-damaged wood repairs included in the written scope of work

Most pest companies hand you a report and a referral list. Avila performs approved wood repairs ourselves — one crew, one point of accountability, one invoice.

Direct communication

Responsive local service — call or text and you reach our team directly. Your escrow officer, your client, and you always know exactly where things stand.

Local & accountable

Locally and family-owned, CA License #10138 and insured. We proudly serve and work throughout Santa Barbara County and Western Ventura County — our reputation in this market is everything.

On a deadline?

Call now — Armando answers the phone himself and schedules your inspection directly.

(805) 760-8883
How escrow inspections work

From order to clearance letter — handled.

  1. 1. Order the inspection

    Call, email, or book online. Send us the address and your timeline — we work around contingency dates.

  2. 2. Receive your report

    WDO / Section 1 & Section 2 report with photos and itemized findings, delivered to you, your client, and escrow.

  3. 3. Treatment & approved repairs

    We treat and perform approved repairs; when whole-structure fumigation is recommended, we coordinate with appropriately licensed fumigation professionals as part of the approved scope of work.

  4. 4. Clearance letter issued

    Re-inspection and clearance documentation coordinated with your closing timeline.

Add Avila to your vendor list

Realtors across Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Goleta, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara County keep one number saved for termite work: (805) 760-8883.

  • CA Licensed & Insured · License #10138
  • Locally & family-owned — you always deal with the owner
  • Serving Santa Barbara County & Western Ventura County
  • Reports to agents, escrow, and title — we coordinate directly