Hey everyone,
I’ve been calling around for roach and flea treatments lately, and the price ranges are all over the place. Some companies quote super low, others throw out numbers that made me blink twice. It got me wondering what people are actually paying these days — and what’s considered fair for a decent, no-nonsense treatment.
I just had a small roach issue treated last month and paid around $120 for a single visit. It wasn’t the cheapest option, but the guy did a thorough job and things cleared up fast.
For fleas, it cost me closer to $200 because they needed to come twice. Fleas are stubborn, so I wasn’t surprised the price was higher.
I’ve noticed the price depends a lot on whether the place is an apartment or a house. My old apartment charged a flat $95 for roaches, but when I moved to a house, the quotes shot up.
Agree with @RentingAndRepairing, square footage really changes the cost. My place is tiny, so I paid less than what my sister paid for her big house even though we used the same service.
For fleas, I tried DIY first because the quotes felt too high. Honestly… I ended up calling someone anyway. The second trip they did is what finally broke the cycle.
I paid $150 for a roach treatment that included a follow-up. That follow-up made the price feel fair to me, without it, I think the problem would’ve come back.
Anyone else feel like prices have gone up the past couple of years? I swear I used to pay under $100. Now everything starts at $130+.
@CleanLivingMike Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. Maybe labor costs? Or maybe demand went up. Hard to tell, but the increases are definitely real.
Flea jobs always seem pricier because of the prep work. I had to vacuum like crazy and wash all the bedding before they even came out. Still, it worked, so I can’t complain too much.
Jumping in late, I’d say anything between $120–$180 is pretty normal right now for either roaches or fleas. If someone quotes over $300 for a standard treatment, I’d shop around.