Termite treatment costs $800–$3,000 for a liquid barrier around a typical house ($1,500 typical), $1,000–$2,500 for bait stations and $1,500–$5,000 for tent fumigation against drywood termites. Start with an inspection: many companies do it free, others charge $75–$300.
Inspection: free at many companies, otherwise $75–$300
Liquid barrier: $4–$16 a linear foot, $800–$3,000 for most houses
Bait stations installed: $1,000–$2,500, plus $200–$400 a year to monitor
Tent fumigation for drywood termites: $1,500–$5,000
Yearly bond or plan renewal: $200–$1,000
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 62+ American pricing sources · See methodology
01 / PricesUSA · November 2026
Termite inspection and treatment prices
National prices for a typical single-family home, labor and products included. Termite work is priced by the foundation length (liquid and bait) or the house volume (tenting).
Termite inspection and treatment pricesPer home, low to high with the typical price marked.
Tent fumigation, whole house$3,000$1,500–$5,000
Heat treatment for drywood termites$2,500$1,200–$4,000
Bait stations, installed around the house$1,750$1,000–$2,500
Liquid barrier, whole house (about 150–200 linear ft)$1,500$800–$3,000
Liquid barrier, whole house (about 150–200 linear ft)per home
$800
$1,500
$3,000
Bait stationsper linear ft
$8
$10
$12
Bait stations, installed around the houseper home
$1,000
$1,750
$2,500
Bait station monitoringper year
$200
$300
$400
Tent fumigation, whole houseper home
$1,500
$3,000
$5,000
Heat treatment for drywood termitesper home
$1,200
$2,500
$4,000
Orange oil or local drywood injectionper job
$500
$900
$1,500
Hotel for two nights during tentingper stay
$150
$225
$300
Termite bond or plan renewalper year
$200
$450
$1,000
Termite damage repair (typical)per job
$600
$1,500
$3,000
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
02 / By city195 cities priced
Does termite inspection and treatment cost change by city?
Yes. The same job costs more where labor and rent cost more. Here's how pest control prices in the biggest US metros compare with the US typical of $300.
Pest control prices in the 12 biggest US metrosEach city's typical pest control price against the US typical of $300.
Subterranean termites live in the soil and build mud tubes up the foundation. They're treated from the outside: a liquid termiticide trenched into the soil around the house, or bait stations set in the ground every few feet. Formosan termites are a subterranean kind with colonies of several million, found across Florida and the Gulf Coast, Hawaii and Southern California.
Drywood termites live inside the wood itself, with no soil contact. They leave small pellets near windows and trim and are common in warm coastal areas. One small colony can be spot-treated; a spread-out problem usually means tent fumigation or a whole-house heat treatment.
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What drives the price
Size first. Liquid and bait jobs are priced by the length of the foundation, about $4–$16 a linear foot for liquid, so a 175-ft perimeter is roughly $700–$2,800. Tenting is priced by the volume of the house. Slab homes with patios and driveways against the walls cost more, because the crew has to drill through concrete to reach the soil.
Then the area. A Southern California firm puts a typical tent job at $1,500–$4,000, and Angi's San Francisco figures run $9–$15 a linear foot for a perimeter treatment. Warm cities like Miami, Los Angeles and Tampa top Orkin's 2026 termite list.
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Compare
Liquid barrier or bait stations?
A liquid barrier ($800–$3,000) works fast, but it means trenching and sometimes drilling. Bait stations ($1,000–$2,500) are less disruptive and kill the colony slowly, but they need monitoring ($200–$400 a year) to keep working.
Many companies sell either one with a yearly renewal that pays for inspections and retreatment. Ask which you're getting and what it covers.
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Tenting: what to expect
The house is covered with a tent and filled with gas. You and your pets stay out for two to three days. Budget $150–$300 for a hotel for two nights, and bag food as the company tells you. Fumigation is a specialty: under EPA rules, people who fumigate need their own certification.
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Watch out
Bonds, warranties and red flags
A termite bond or plan renewal runs $200–$1,000 a year. Read whether it covers retreatment only or damage repair too; repair cover costs more. Be wary of anyone who finds termites on a free visit and pushes a same-day contract. Get the report in writing and a second quote.
Termite damage repair is a separate bill, typically $600–$3,000. Home insurance usually doesn't pay for it, which is why yearly inspections pay off.
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Termite inspection and treatment cost: FAQ
How much does a termite inspection cost?
Often nothing: many companies inspect free when it isn't for a home sale. Otherwise $75–$300, and $50–$225 for a WDI report a lender or buyer asks for.
Is bait or liquid termite treatment better?
Both work on subterranean termites. Liquid is faster and needs less upkeep; bait is less disruptive but needs regular checks. Many companies prefer one, so ask why.
How long does termite treatment last?
Guides differ. Some say one to two years; others say five years or more. Bait stations keep working only while they're checked and refilled. That's why many plans renew every year.
Do I have to leave the house for termite treatment?
For tent fumigation, plan on two to three days out. Heat treatment for drywood termites means a few hours out. Liquid, bait, spot and orange-oil treatments need no time away.
Does home insurance cover termite damage?
Usually not. Most home policies say termites and other pests aren't covered, which is why yearly inspections and a bond are worth pricing.
These are independent estimates from national cost guides, company price pages, Angi city pages and BLS wage data. No company can pay to change them, so always get two or three quotes after an inspection. Last reviewed November 2026. Read the full methodology →