How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost in 2025?

This article was updated using automation technology and thoroughly reviewed for accuracy by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

Average termite treatment costs range from $239 and $997, with most homeowners spending an average of $617. Small jobs cost as low as $75 while large infestations can climb to $1,734. Your final bill depends on colony size, termite species, treatment style, and the prevention steps you take next.

Building this expense into your budget now keeps termites from chewing through your equity later, so line up a licensed pro as soon as you spot the first warning signs.

Termite Treatment Cost Factors

Several cost factors will impact the final price of termite treatment in your home. The main price drivers to consider are the size of the infested area, the type of termites you’re dealing with, and the extent of the damage to your home.

Size of Infestation Area

Colonies might number a few dozen insects—or several million. As the footprint grows, crews need more chemicals and trips to wipe them out, so expect costs to climb alongside the infestation.

Termite Type

Pros group U.S. termites into four main categories, and each calls for a different game plan—and price tag. Identifying the species early helps you and your exterminator choose a treatment that sticks.

Damaged Areas

Treatment is only part of the bill. Once the colony is gone, you may still need to patch or replace any wood the insects chewed through, especially if they targeted load-bearing framing.

Termite damage repair costs range from $600 to $3,000, depending on the type of repairs needed and the extent of damage. Severe termite damage, like replacing structural components such as load-bearing beams and walls, can cost up to $6,000 to replace or fix.

Additional Cost Factors

Beyond the type of termites you have and the extent of the infestation and damage caused, there are a few other cost factors to consider when budgeting for termite treatment.

Labor

Labor drives most of the price because the chemicals themselves are fairly inexpensive. Rather than billing by the hour, most termite pros quote by the linear foot—or give you a flat project rate. For reference, average costs run $3 to $20 per linear foot, depending on infestation size and chosen method.

Inspection

Termite control experts won’t take on a job until the property has been inspected. Many pros will include the cost of a termite inspection for free with their quote if you pay for a treatment plan in return. Your average pest control cost for a bundle will run between $200 and $600. You may have to pay for additional inspections in the future to check that the treatment worked and prevent new colonies from reinfesting the house.

Termite Bonds

A termite bond is essentially a warranty agreement between you and a termite control company. It means the company will provide regular, ongoing termite inspection, treatment, and prevention services in exchange for a fixed fee. For homes that are prone to termite infestations, termite bonds make more sense than starting from square one every time you notice termite activity.

Prevention

Prevention is the best way to deal with termites. Often, there is already extensive damage by the time you notice termites, meaning it’s always preferable to prevent infestations from taking hold in the first place. Here are a few prevention methods and the costs associated with them:

• Sealing foundation: Sealing cracks around your foundation ensures termites can’t find their way in and establish a colony, saving you money on structural repairs. It also has the added benefit of keeping out other pests, such as rats and mice.

• Clearing wood: Clearing your yard of deadfall and any other dead wood will greatly reduce the risk of termites. You can tackle this task yourself for free or pay a landscaper to do it for you.

• Termite repellent and traps: Your termite control pro will suggest chemical preventive options to stop termites from reestablishing a colony in your home. These include special chemical repellents and bait traps to stop potential infestations. This preventive treatment costs $8 to $12 per linear square foot.

Cost by Treatment Type

Depending on the type of termites, the size of the infestation, and the type of space the infestation is in, your termite professional will recommend one or more of the most common treatment types.

Chemical Termiticide

Pros drill small holes around the foundation or directly into problem spots, then inject a termiticide that sticks to each termite it touches. The insects carry the chemical back to the nest, spreading it until the colony collapses. Expect to pay $3 to $16 per linear foot for this targeted approach.

Termite Bait

Bait stations pair a slow-acting termiticide with a food the insects can’t resist. Termites feed, trek home, and share the poison, knocking out an active nest from the inside. Because the bait depletes over time, a pro will need to check and refresh it periodically. Plan on $8 to $12 per linear foot.

Termite Tenting (Fumigation)

When colonies spread through multiple rooms, pros may wrap the entire structure in an airtight tent and flood it with a termite-killing gas. It’s pricey, but nothing clears a house faster. Fumigation costs $5 to $20 per linear foot.

Termite Tenting (Heat)

Heat treatment is similar to fumigation: Your home will be enclosed in a special airtight tent and heated until the structural wood reaches 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature will kill any termites within, making it suitable for extreme infestations. Heat treatment costs $10 per linear foot.

Budgeting for Termite Treatment

Although termite treatment can be costly, there are effective ways to reduce expenses:

• For minor infestations, opt for less expensive treatments like liquid termiticides or bait stations instead of gas fumigation or heat treatment.

• Purchase a termite bond to lower the cost of future treatments and prevention, especially in termite-prone areas.

• Pre-treat structural wood with liquid termiticide during renovations to prevent future infestations.

• Seal foundation cracks and remove dead wood from your property to minimize the risk of termite infestations.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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