Hey everyone,
I’ve been getting quotes for professional roach and flea treatments, and honestly, I’m more confused than when I started. Some companies are giving me “starter” prices around $130, but others jump straight to $350+ depending on what they think the issue is.
I paid $190 for roaches last year. Medium-size house, nothing too crazy. Took two visits to fully clear, but the price felt pretty normal where I am.
Flea treatment ran me $240. They had to do carpet, couch, and my dog’s favorite spots. Honestly thought they’d charge more, so I wasn’t mad at the price.
Around here, roach treatments usually start at $150. If they quote $300+ right away, it usually means they expect a pretty heavy infestation.
@NorthsideCrawl Did they include the second visit in that price? Mine tried to charge another $90 for a follow-up and I ended up switching companies.
If you’ve got an older home, expect to pay a bit more. The tech told me it’s because sealed entry points matter a lot, and older places take longer to treat thoroughly.
I’d say for fleas, anything under $200 is unusual unless it’s a tiny space. Fleas bounce back fast if they miss even a couple of spots.
My landlord paid $160 for a roach treatment and it actually held up for months. I guess it depends who you hire, some companies are just way more thorough.
@PestCompare101 I’ve noticed the biggest price differences are between companies that include a warranty and those that don’t. The warranty ones tend to sit around $220–260.
Prep work is half the battle. I paid $200, but it felt like I did most of the work—washing bedding, vacuuming everything, clearing the floors… still worth it though.
Paid $175 for roaches last fall. One visit did most of the job but they came back for a quick touch-up for free. Pretty fair deal in my opinion.