What decides termite treatment cost — property size, how severe the infestation is, pre- vs post-construction work and furniture treatment — and what to ask before you book.
Termite treatment cost depends on the building, the type of termite activity and the method needed to stop it. A small patch of activity in one door frame and a colony spreading through walls and woodwork are very different jobs, so a fair quote normally comes after an inspection rather than over the phone.
This guide explains the main factors that change the price of anti-termite treatment, so you can understand a quote and compare options sensibly. For general pricing across all pests, see our guide on what affects the cost of pest control in Mumbai.
Anti-termite work is usually quoted on the area to be treated, so a larger flat, bungalow or office typically needs more chemical, more drilling points and more time. Layout matters too: ground-floor homes, properties with gardens, and buildings with many wooden fittings often have more points where termites can enter.
Early activity, such as a few mud tubes on one wall, can usually be treated in a targeted area. An established infestation that has reached door frames, wardrobes and flooring needs wider treatment and closer follow-up, which raises the cost. Finding termites early is the most reliable way to keep the job smaller.
If you are not sure how far the problem has spread, our guide to the early signs of a termite infestation shows what to look for before you call.
Pre-construction anti-termite treatment is carried out while a building is being built. The soil under and around the foundation is treated at stages of construction to create a protective barrier before the floor is laid. It is planned with the builder and priced on the site area.
Post-construction treatment is for buildings that are already standing. Technicians usually drill small holes along wall and floor junctions and inject termiticide to reach the soil and hidden routes termites use, then seal the holes. This involves more labour per square foot and some disruption to the home, which is why it is generally priced differently from pre-construction work.
Termites often reach wardrobes, beds, kitchen cabinets and door frames. Treating these items adds to the cost because each piece is inspected and treated individually, and badly damaged wood may need repair or replacement by a carpenter, which is separate from pest control.
Treating furniture alone rarely solves the problem if termites are coming in through walls or floors, so furniture treatment is usually combined with treatment of the building itself.
The quickest way to know your termite treatment cost is a professional inspection. Our team checks walls, woodwork and entry points, then recommends the treatment your property actually needs. Learn more about our termite control service, or browse more advice in our pest control guides.
It is usually based on the area to be treated, how far the termites have spread, whether the work is pre- or post-construction, and whether furniture and woodwork are included. An inspection gives the most accurate quote.
Pre-construction treatment is done on open soil during building work, while post-construction treatment needs drilling, injecting and sealing in a finished building. Because the work is different, they are priced differently. Ask for a quote for your specific site.
Not always. Some quotes cover only walls and floors. Ask whether wardrobes, beds, cabinets and door frames are included, as treating them separately can change the price.
Wider spread means more areas to treat, more product and closer follow-up. Treating termites early usually keeps the work smaller.
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