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What you may pay
Costs vary by property and the scope of work. Ask for a local quote based on your property and inspection findings.
Ask whether an inspection charge is credited toward treatment, whether taxes or access work are extra, and whether recurring service renews automatically.
| Work | Estimated amount you pay | What moves it | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pest service | $110–$200 per quarter | — | Included pests and between-visit callbacks |
| Liquid termite treatment | $850–$3,000 per building | Foundation length, crawl space access, slab drilling | Perimeter access, drilling and warranty |
| Termite baiting, first year | $1,200–$2,500 | Station count, property size | Station placement, inspection intervals and the monitoring charge |
| Mosquito season program | $500–$1,200 per season | Lot size, tree cover, visit count | Visit schedule and treatment area |
| Rodent exclusion | $300–$2,500 per job | Number of openings to seal | Openings, access and repair materials |
| Spider void service | $200–$450 | Attic and crawl space access | Harborages identified, preparation and follow-up terms |
| Bed bug conventional treatment and follow-up | $400–$1,200 per unit | Room count, preparation and follow-up visits | Number of visits and adjacent-unit inspection |
| Bed bug treatment, per room | $250–$600 chemical / $700–$1,800 heat | Room count, preparation and follow-up visits | Whether heat or chemical is proposed and how results are checked |
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What changes the quote
The price of pest work follows the structure, not the ZIP code. Foundation length, crawl space access, the number of openings to seal and the height of the roofline decide the job. A slab ranch and a 1920s bungalow on a raised foundation are different amounts of work even when they sit on the same street.
A clear perimeter and accessible foundation make inspection and treatment easier to scope than concealed areas, attached structures or a crawl space with restricted access. Ask the inspector to identify inaccessible areas rather than assuming they are covered.
For apartments, a price for one unit may not include inspection of adjoining units. For exclusion, a quote should distinguish trapping or monitoring from the physical work of closing openings.
- Initial work Identify the pest, treatment area, preparation and materials included.
- Follow-up Ask how many visits are scheduled, what triggers another visit and whether it costs extra.
- Ongoing charges Find the renewal price, cancellation terms and any separate annual inspection fee.
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Compare warranties and exclusions
A retreatment warranty and a repair warranty cover different expenses. Read the written conditions for the covered pest and areas, duration, renewal, transfer on sale and exclusions; do not assume damage repairs are included.
For a recurring service, ask whether callbacks are included between visits and whether the provider must inspect before changing the plan. Keep the proposal, inspection findings and receipts together.
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How to request comparable quotes
Describe the same evidence and access limitations to each provider. Request an itemized proposal for the same treatment area, number of visits and warranty period; ask each company to explain any difference in scope.
For a shared building, establish who can authorize inspections and treatment in adjoining units. A low single-unit price is not a comparison with a proposal that includes neighboring units.