Termite Costs
Last updated: October 30, 2026 · Prices checked October 30, 2026
Termites do an estimated billions of dollars of damage to US homes every year, almost none of it covered by homeowners insurance. This hub indexes every termite cost we research — treatment, inspection, fumigation and bonds — so you can price the problem before a salesperson prices it for you.
Termite treatment averages $621 per job, with most homeowners paying $263–$1,033. Inspections run $75–$150–$100–$200 when they aren't free, and tent fumigation is the big one: $2,000–$5,000 for most homes.
National range, researched from published sources. Prices checked October 30, 2026.
Termite cost guides
Termite Treatment Cost
Liquid barriers, bait stations, spot treatments and tenting — priced by method and home size.
Termite Inspection Cost
When an inspection is free, when it costs $75–$300, and what a WDO report for a home sale includes.
Termite Fumigation Cost
Tenting cost by home size and per square foot, plus the prep work and hotel nights to budget for.
Termite Bond Cost
What a termite bond is, first-year and renewal prices, and the retreatment vs. repair bond difference.
Termite Treatment Estimator
Treatment method × home size × region → an estimated range from published per-foot rates, shown with its workings.
Which do you need first?
You found mud tubes, swarmers or soft wood: you need an inspection first, then treatment. Read inspection cost (often free when you might buy treatment), then treatment cost by method. You're buying or selling: the WDO report in the inspection guide is the document your lender wants. Drywood termites throughout the house: that's fumigation territory. You want the “never again” contract: that's a termite bond.
Termite prices at a glance
| Service | Typical US cost |
|---|---|
| Termite treatment (per job, all methods) | $263–$1,033 |
| Liquid barrier, whole home | $500–$2,000 |
| Bait stations, installed | $1,000–$2,500 |
| Tent fumigation, whole home | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Termite inspection / WDO report | $75–$150 / $100–$200 |
| Termite bond, first year / renewal | $500–$2,500 / $150–$500 |
Dealing with a garage door quote at the same time? It happens — see the garage door cost hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much does termite treatment cost overall?+
Angi's data from 7,800 verified projects puts the average at $621 per job, with most homeowners paying $263–$1,033. Whole-home liquid or bait work runs higher — $500–$2,000 and $1,000–$2,500 respectively.
Does homeowners insurance cover termites?+
Almost never. Insurers treat termite damage as preventable maintenance, which is exactly why the treatment-versus-damage math matters: average damage repair runs about $3,000, against a $621 average treatment.
Which states have the worst termite pressure?+
The Southeast and Gulf Coast — Florida, Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas — plus Hawaii and coastal California. Formosan subterranean termites in the South are the most destructive species in the country, and prices there reflect the demand.