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Pest Control Estimate Template — Free & Fillable
Termite jobs, exclusion work and recurring plans each price differently — by linear foot of foundation, by opening sealed, by quarter. This template starts with a real liquid termite treatment, bond included, so the structure is ready for your numbers.
Make your pest control estimate
Prefilled with a sample liquid termite treatment — every line, the terms and the notes. Change the quantities and rates to your own, add your logo and the customer’s details, and download a clean PDF. No signup, no watermark.
What goes on a pest control estimate
Labor first, described by method (trench and rod, drill and treat), then the material in the unit it’s measured in — linear feet of foundation, number of stations, number of openings — then the bond or guarantee as its own line, even when it’s $0, so the customer sees what they’re getting.
| Line item | How it’s priced | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection / service call | Flat | $89 |
| Initial service | Flat, interior + exterior | $189 |
| Recurring plan | Per quarter or per month | Quarterly home plan |
| Liquid termite treatment | Per linear ft of foundation + labor | $6.50/ft + $105/hr |
| Termite bait stations | Per station, installed | $42 |
| Rodent exclusion | Per entry point sealed | $35 |
| WDI / termite letter | Flat, per report | Same-day rush +$50 |
| Crawl space vapor barrier | Per sq ft | $1.85/sq ft |
Example prices come from the Sentinel Pest Control demo price book (Nashville, TN). Your market, crew and suppliers will differ — use them for structure, not as a rate card.
How to price a pest control job
Recurring plans are priced by home size and lot, with the initial service priced higher than the quarterly visits — the first visit is a knockdown, the rest are maintenance. Show both on the estimate so the customer isn’t surprised by the first invoice.
Termite work is measured: liquid treatments by the linear foot of foundation (plus slabs to drill and treat), bait systems by the number of stations around the perimeter. Rodent exclusion is priced per entry point sealed, plus follow-up trap checks — listing the openings shows the customer exactly what you found.
Name the active ingredient or product on the line. It answers the question every pet owner asks, and in many states applicators must provide product information anyway.
Deposits and payment schedule
One-time services are paid on completion. Termite treatments and crawl space work commonly take a 30% deposit to schedule. Recurring plans renew automatically and are billed per service or per month — state the cancellation notice (30 days is typical) on the estimate.
- Approval30% deposit — treatment scheduled
- Treatment dayWork completed, bond starts
- CompletionBalance due; annual bond renewal after year one
Bonds, products and guarantees
Say exactly what kind of termite bond you’re selling. A retreat bond means you come back and treat again if termites return; a repair bond also pays for new damage. They’re priced very differently, and customers assume the more generous one unless the estimate says otherwise.
Include your applicator license number, the products used, and prep or safety instructions (pets, vacating for heat treatments). For recurring plans, state the re-service guarantee — free visits between scheduled services if pests come back.
Frequently asked questions
How do pest control companies price a termite treatment?
Liquid treatments are priced by the linear foot of foundation, plus labor for trenching, rodding and drilling slabs. Bait systems are priced per station installed plus a first-year monitoring fee. Both usually include a renewable bond, which should be its own line.
What’s the difference between a retreat bond and a repair bond?
A retreat bond covers re-treatment if termites come back. A repair bond also pays to repair new termite damage, up to its limits. Name the bond type and its renewal fee on the estimate so the customer knows which one they bought.
Should the initial pest service cost more than recurring visits?
Usually, yes. The initial service treats an established problem inside and out; recurring visits maintain the barrier. Quote both on the plan estimate so the first invoice isn’t a surprise.
Do I need to list the products on a pest control estimate?
It’s good practice, and in many states applicators must give customers product information. Naming the active ingredient also answers the questions about pets and kids before they’re asked.
When the job is done
An approved estimate becomes your invoice — same lines, same numbers. Grab the pest control invoice template, or open the invoice generator and bill what you quoted. Not sure which document you need? Read estimate vs. invoice.
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