How much does this pest control job cost?
Termite treatment is estimated nationally at $500 to $2,000 for a whole home liquid barrier program, with liquid barrier work priced at $3 to $16 per linear foot of foundation and whole structure fumigation at $2,000 to $8,000 per whole home. These are national estimates from published sources, not a PestChief quote.
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What does termite treatment cost by method?
Method sets the price more than anything else, because a liquid barrier, a monitored bait system and a whole structure fumigation are three different jobs. Published national sources price some of them per linear foot of foundation and others per square foot, so the basis changes from row to row. Every figure below is a national estimate from published sources, with the basis stated in the row, and none of them is a PestChief quote.
| Method | Typical cost and basis | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid soil barrier | $500 to $2,000 per whole home program, or $3 to $16 per linear foot | Continuous treated zone around and under the structure |
| In-ground bait system | $8 to $12 per linear foot, plus $200 to $400 per year to keep a bond in force | Colony elimination and ongoing monitoring |
| Spot or localized drywood treatment | $6 to $8 per sq ft | Treating specific infested wood members |
| Whole-structure fumigation | $2,000 to $8,000 per whole home, or $1 to $4 per sq ft | Tenting the entire structure for drywood termites |
| Bond or warranty renewal | $200 to $400 per year | Keeping a bond or warranty in force |
Does home size and foundation type change termite pricing?
Termite pricing is driven mainly by linear feet of foundation and by how hard the soil is to reach, not by square footage of living space. A large single-story slab home can cost more to treat than a smaller two-story home, because the perimeter is longer and more concrete needs drilling. Published national sources price liquid barrier work at $3 to $16 per linear foot rather than by structure type, so measure your foundation perimeter rather than your living area.
| Structure | Where it falls in the national range | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small home, crawlspace | Lower end | Soil is accessible, trenching is straightforward |
| Average home, slab | Middle | Requires drilling through slab, porches and patios |
| Large or multi-wing home | Upper end | More linear feet and more drilling points |
| Home with finished basement | Above the middle | Interior access and drilling complexity |
What drives termite treatment cost up?
Five things account for most of the gap between a low and a high quote on the same house. Each one adds labor rather than product, which is why they move the number so much.
- Long foundation perimeter and multiple attached slabs, porches or patios
- Formosan termite activity on the Gulf Coast, which usually calls for more aggressive treatment
- Existing damage requiring repair, which is priced separately from treatment
- Difficult crawlspace access or high water tables
- Adding a warranty or bond, which raises the up-front price but covers re-treatment
What do these figures not include?
A termite treatment price covers stopping the termites. The items below are quoted separately by the company doing the work.
- Repairs to sills, joists, subfloor and trim, which are carpentry work and can exceed the treatment itself
- Bond or warranty renewal after the first year, estimated separately at $200 to $400 per year
- Pre-construction soil treatment on new build, which published national sources do not price in a way we can cite here
- Moisture correction such as drainage, grading or crawlspace work that the inspection recommends
- Alternative accommodation during a whole structure fumigation
- General pest service, which is a separate plan and almost never includes termites
Is termite damage repair included?
No. Treatment stops the colony; repairs to sills, joists and subfloor are a separate carpentry cost and can easily exceed the treatment itself. Standard US homeowners policies generally exclude termite damage as preventable and gradual, so ask about a repair bond if that risk concerns you.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is a national estimate from published sources, given for planning only. Each one states its basis: per treatment, per whole home program, per linear foot of foundation, per square foot, per inspection, or per year for a bond or warranty renewal. None of them is a PestChief quote, and PestChief neither sets prices nor performs termite work.
Your actual price comes from the independent local company that inspects your home. It moves with the termite species, the linear feet of foundation, the foundation type, how far the activity has spread and local labor rates. Only that company can quote you.
These are national estimates drawn from published industry sources, not PestChief quotes. Every figure states the basis it is measured on. The real price comes from the company that inspects your home.
October 6, 2026
What does this cost you? Nothing.
PestChief is free to the homeowner. The figures above are national estimates from published sources, not a PestChief quote. Only the independent local pest control company that inspects your home can price the work, and that one company contacts you directly.
What does this figure cover, and what does it not?
Covered: the treatment itself, as the published sources measure it, meaning labor, materials and the visits the program includes. A figure quoted per year covers a recurring plan. A figure quoted per visit covers one visit only. The basis is stated next to every number on this page.
Not covered: inspection fees that some companies charge separately, repairs to damage the pest has already done, exclusion work such as sealing or screening, and anything added for difficult access or a larger property. None of these figures is a quote. A quote comes only from the company that inspects your home.
Frequently asked questions
How much does termite treatment cost for an average house?
A whole home liquid barrier program is estimated nationally at $500 to $2,000 per program, and liquid barrier work is priced at $3 to $16 per linear foot of foundation. Bait systems run $8 to $12 per linear foot, with a bond renewal of $200 to $400 per year on top. These are estimates, not quotes.
Is a termite bait system worth the extra cost?
Bait systems avoid trenching and drilling, suit complex structures and provide ongoing monitoring, which many homeowners value. Liquid barriers protect immediately and are priced per linear foot or as a whole home program, which suits an active infestation.
How much does a termite inspection cost?
Many companies inspect free when they are quoting treatment, so ask before paying for a standalone visit. Angi puts termite inspections at $75 to $325 per inspection nationally, with inspections done for a home sale averaging $165. A bond or warranty renewal is a separate recurring charge estimated at $200 to $400 per year. These are national estimates, not quotes.
Does insurance cover termite treatment or damage?
Standard homeowners policies generally exclude both, treating termite damage as preventable and gradual. A treatment warranty or repair bond from the pest control company is the usual way to transfer that risk.
How often does termite treatment need redoing?
Liquid barriers are commonly warranted for five years and often renewed after that. Bait systems continue indefinitely while monitoring is maintained. Annual inspections are typically required either way to keep coverage in force.
Is fumigation always necessary for drywood termites?
No. Localized treatment of accessible infested wood is often sufficient for a limited drywood infestation, and is priced per square foot. Fumigation is used when the infestation is widespread or inaccessible within the structure.
Are these termite prices a quote from PestChief?
No. Every figure on this page is a national estimate from published sources, given for planning. PestChief does not set prices and does not perform termite treatment. Only the independent local company that inspects your home can quote you.
Where do these figures come from?
Which pest does this guide cover?
Cost tracks the pest, because the treatment, the number of visits and the licensing required all change with it.
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