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Termite Treatment & Damage Repair Cost Calculator

Free termite treatment cost calculator. Liquid treatment, baiting systems, fumigation, damage repair — with VA/FHA loan guidance.

Enter your inputs and we'll show you the estimated exposure, severity, urgency, and recommended next steps.

About this calculator

Termites cause $5+ billion in U.S. residential damage annually. Most damage is invisible until structural — sill plates, joists, and framing. This calculator estimates treatment cost by infestation type and surfaces the often-missed structural repair scope.

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What this calculator shows you

  • Estimated repair exposure range
  • Severity, urgency, and negotiation relevance for this issue
  • General next-step checklist
What a full Buyer's Leverage report unlocks
  • Issue-by-issue inspection analysis across your whole report
  • Total repair exposure with prioritization
  • Negotiation strategy + seller-credit guidance
  • Repair timeline and specialist recommendations
  • Related-issue patterns the inspector may have missed
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Frequently asked questions

Subterranean vs drywood termites — what's the difference?
Subterranean termites (most common, 95% of US damage) tunnel from soil into wood. Treated with liquid perimeter ($1,200-3,500) or bait systems ($1,500-4,500). Drywood termites live entirely in the wood and require whole-home tent fumigation ($3,500-12,000). Fumigation requires vacating 3-5 days.
How much damage can termites cause?
A single mature subterranean colony can consume 1 lb of wood/day. In 6 months that's enough to destabilize sill plates. Structural damage repair typically runs $3,000-25,000+ — often more than the treatment itself.
What's a Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspection?
Separate from a general home inspection — a state-licensed pest professional checks for termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and wood-boring insects. $75-200. REQUIRED for VA loans and many FHA loans, especially in the southern US.
Should sellers credit termite treatment?
Yes — almost universally accepted, especially for active infestations or visible damage. Sellers in high-risk states (FL, GA, AL, MS, LA, TX, NC, SC) often pre-treat homes before listing, so credits are mostly for damage repair, not the treatment itself.
Calculator results are estimates for educational planning only. Actual repair costs, negotiation outcomes, and professional recommendations vary by property, location, contractor, inspection findings, and market conditions. Buyer's Leverage does not replace licensed inspectors, contractors, engineers, real estate agents, attorneys, lenders, or insurance professionals.
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