Termite Inspection in Lake Highlands
Older ranch slabs and wood-to-soil contact are worth checking after decades of clay movement.
Lake Highlands, TX · 75243 · 75238 · 75231
Pest Control in Lake Highlands, TX
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Lake Highlands, TX
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Plano Pest Control connects Lake Highlands residents with a local technician for termites, carpenter ants, roof rats and mosquitoes. Single-storey ranch homes from the 1950s to 1970s under mature oaks and pecans, plus White Rock Creek margins, drive the calls in ZIPs 75243, 75238 and 75231. Phones are answered 24/7, and the price is approved first.
Lake Highlands lies in northeast Dallas, north of White Rock Lake and east of Central Expressway. Most of it was built up in the 1960s and 1970s as dozens of subdivisions served by Richardson ISD, which is why you will often hear the neighborhood described by school boundaries as well as by street names.
Lake Highlands Estates, bordered roughly by Walnut Hill Lane, Plano Road and Audelia Road, is mostly single-storey ranches from the 1950s to 1970s. Lake Highlands Town Center sits at Skillman and Walnut Hill. Those older ranches on large trees are the backbone of the calls described below.
Many Lake Highlands homes have been renovated more than once, and the mix of original ranch bones with newer additions matters for pest work. Gaps appear where old and new meet, particularly around additions, garage conversions and roof tie-ins.
- City
- Lake Highlands, TX
- County
- Dallas County
- ZIP codes
- 75243, 75238, 75231
- Hours
- Phones answered 24/7
Today in Lake Highlands
Blackland clay that cracks in a dry August, spring storms and irrigated lawns decide which pests are busy in Plano from week to week.
Why do 1960s and 1970s ranch homes in Lake Highlands attract termites?
Older single-storey ranches often have longer-settled slabs, and some in the wider area may sit on pier-and-beam foundations, so it is worth checking which you have. Wood that touches soil, such as old fence posts, porch framing, trim or stacked firewood, makes an easy path for subterranean termites. After decades, clay movement can also open slab-edge gaps.
A thorough termite inspection looks along the foundation, at plumbing penetrations and at any wood-to-soil contact, and the findings come in a written report. If activity is found, termite control options are explained and priced before anything is applied.
What do mature oaks and pecans mean for roof rats and carpenter ants?
Tall, older trees are part of the draw in Lake Highlands, and they also create bridges. Branches that touch or overhang a roof give roof rats a route to the attic, and damp or decaying wood in a stump, a limb or a rotting fascia board can host carpenter ants.
Cutting limbs back several feet from the house is something owners can do before a visit. A technician then checks for entry points at the soffit, vents and roofline and follows ant trails to find the nest. See roof rat control and carpenter ant control.
Do White Rock Creek and the lake edge bring mosquitoes into Lake Highlands yards?
White Rock Creek feeds White Rock Lake, and creek and lake margins hold slow, shallow water where mosquitoes can develop. Yards near the greenbelt may also have clogged gutters, drainage low spots and plant saucers that add small pools.
Dumping standing water weekly during warm months is a straightforward habit. Mosquito control for the yard is available when that is not enough. For illness questions, Dallas County Health and Human Services and Texas DSHS are the places to look.
Should I get a WDI report when I sell a Lake Highlands home?
Lenders and buyers often ask for a termite inspection report when an older house sells, and Lake Highlands has many older houses. Having a report ready can avoid last-minute surprises in a contract period.
A WDI report for a home sale documents what a technician sees at the time of inspection. If treatment is recommended, you can compare the finding with your options before closing. Ask your agent which form the buyer's side expects.
What should I check where an old ranch meets an addition?
Seams between old and new construction are among the most common entry points for pests. Look at the joint where an addition meets the original wall, the soffit lines that change height and any plumbing or wiring that passes through the slab or wall at the transition.
Gaps wider than a pencil let mice in, and smaller gaps let ants and roaches in. A technician can mark these in the written report, and you can pass it to a handyperson or contractor to seal. See rodent control for what a visit includes, and ask about the garage first, since attached garages are where most rodents try first.
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Most requested services in Lake Highlands
Roof Rat Control in Lake Highlands
Mature oaks and pecans touching rooflines give roof rats a way to attics.
Carpenter Ant Control in Lake Highlands
Damp wood in old trees, fascia and fences can host carpenter ant nests.
Mosquito Control in Lake Highlands
White Rock Creek and lake margins plus yard low spots hold standing water.
WDI Report for a Home Sale in Lake Highlands
Older homes changing hands often need a documented wood-destroying insect report.
Coverage
Where we work in Lake Highlands
Neighborhoods we cover
- Lake Highlands Estates
- Neighborhoods around Lake Highlands Town Center
- Streets along Walnut Hill Lane
- Subdivisions near Audelia Road and Plano Road
- White Rock Creek greenbelt streets
Landmarks and main roads
- White Rock Lake
- White Rock Creek
- Lake Highlands Town Center
- Walnut Hill Lane
- Skillman Street
- Audelia Road
- Plano Road
- Central Expressway
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Lake Highlands ZIP codes we cover: 75243, 75238, 75231. Type yours to confirm, or just call.
Everything else
All services available in Lake Highlands
- Pest Control
- Termite Control
- Termite Inspection
- WDI Report for a Home Sale
- Termite Bait Systems
- Pre-Construction Termite Treatment
- Fire Ant Control
- Odorous House & Rover Ant Control
- Carpenter Ant Control
- Mosquito Control
- Rodent Control
- Roof Rat Control
- Cockroach Control
- Bed Bug Treatment
- Spider Control
- Wasp & Hornet Nest Removal
- Flea & Tick Control
- Lawn & Landscape Pest Control
- Commercial Pest Control
Nearby
Also serving areas near Lake Highlands
Richardson
ZIP 75080, 75081, 75082
Preston Hollow
ZIP 75230, 75229
University Park
ZIP 75225
Garland
ZIP 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75045, 75046
FAQ
Lake Highlands FAQs
Is Lake Highlands part of Dallas?
Yes. It is a Dallas neighborhood in the northeast part of the city, with Richardson ISD schools. Calls sometimes come from near the Richardson line. Give your ZIP, 75243, 75238 or 75231, when you call.
Do ranch homes with a slab need termite treatment?
Not automatically. Treatment depends on what an inspection finds. A technician checks the slab edge, plumbing entries and any wood touching the ground, then explains whether treatment is advised and what it would cost before work begins.
How can I tell carpenter ants from termites?
Carpenter ants are larger, and tunnel wood to nest rather than eat it, leaving smooth galleries and sawdust-like frass. Termites leave mud tubes. Keep a few insects in a sealed bag and call; a technician can identify them on site.
Are older oaks in my yard a problem?
The trees themselves are fine. The concern is limbs that touch the roof, hollow or damp wood and mulch piled against the foundation. A short list of fixes comes with the written report after a visit.
Can you treat both house and yard in one visit?
Often yes, when a technician is free. Describe the pest on the phone; the plan and price for house and yard are explained and approved before any treatment begins.
Does the Lake Highlands Town Center area have restaurant pest issues?
Restaurants anywhere tend to need scheduled programs for roaches, flies and rodents, and shopping districts are no exception. If you run a food business near Skillman and Walnut Hill, ask about commercial pest control and keep your own sanitation records ready.