Overview
Termite treatment is sold to save the structure, and the warranty is the line that decides the price
Termite treatment is the pest trade where the customer has the most at stake. The pest can collapse a structure. The work splits into preventive (a soil treatment around a new build or a chemical barrier around an existing one) and curative (treating an active infestation already eating timber). The chemistry options range from non-repellent termiticides (Termidor, Premise) to baiting systems (Sentricon, Exterra) that take longer but spread through the colony. A flat 'termite treatment, $1,400' quote that doesn't name the method, the chemistry, the warranty period, and the inspection cycle gives the customer no view on whether they're buying a treatment or a snake-oil patch.
QuoteGenio gives termite treatment specialists a quoting shape built for structural protection. Inspection and infestation report as the first line, treatment method (non-repellent termiticide application, baiting system, structural fumigation) with the chemistry named, perimeter and entry-point treatment, baiting station install with the monitoring schedule, repair recommendation for any damaged timber, warranty period as a named line (5, 10, or transferable warranties), and an annual inspection on a recurring record. Send via WhatsApp or email to the homeowner with the inspection photos, take a deposit at booking, and the final invoice attaches the warranty document the customer keeps for the property file.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of termite, wood borer, and timber protection business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every termite specialist knows
Termite jobs are priced by linear metre of foundation, by number of bait stations, and often include long-term warranties. Your paperwork shouldn't slow you down.
Inspecting and pricing takes hours
Crawling roof voids, probing skirting, measuring the perimeter, then typing it all up in a spreadsheet turns a 2-hour inspection into a full day.
Warranty terms cause disputes
If the quote doesn't spell out the 5-year warranty conditions and annual inspection requirements, the client expects free re-treatments forever.
Slow quotes lose pre-sale urgency
Transfer attorneys and estate agents need termite clearance certificates fast. The first specialist with a written quote and a booking date wins.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A faster, cleaner workflow built around how termite specialists actually work. On-site, torch and probe in hand, quoting by the perimeter metre.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for termite work
Line items for soil injection, bait stations, timber treatment, roof void spraying, warranty, and annual inspections. Everything a termite quote needs.
Works from your phone
Quote from the roof void or the foundation trench. No laptop, no office trip, no after-hours admin.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from inspection to sent quote before the client finishes reading the report.
Track payments easily
Know which invoices are outstanding and follow up with one tap. No spreadsheet required.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how termite treatment specialists actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Termite Treatment Specialists choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Termite Treatment Specialists build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Termite Treatment Specialists job pricing
A rough guide to what termite specialists charge for common jobs. Pricing varies by perimeter length, bait system type, species, and warranty period. Use these as a sanity check when building your own rates, not as fixed numbers.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Termite inspection and report | R7,437 - R19,832 |
| Pre-construction soil treatment (per m2) | R578 - R1,405 / m2 |
| Post-construction perimeter treatment (per m) | R2,975 - R6,941 / m |
| Bait station system (per station) | R5,784 - R12,395 / station |
| Roof void borer treatment | R41,318 - R140,480 |
| Timber spot treatment | R5,784 - R19,832 |
| Annual inspection and warranty renewal | R7,437 - R14,874 / year |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
An inspection covers travel, crawling the roof void, checking skirting and door frames, and producing a written report with findings. Most specialists charge R7,437 to R19,832 for a full inspection with report and deduct it from the treatment cost if the client proceeds. Always list it as a separate line so the client sees what the diagnostic work is worth.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed per-metre or per-station pricing for standard perimeter treatments and bait installations. Use hourly pricing (typically R12,395 to R18,180 per hour) for spot treatments, investigation work, or complex access like suspended floors. Mix both on the same quote when the job has known and unknown sections.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised quote for a typical post-construction termite treatment looks like. Notice how the inspection, perimeter treatment, bait stations, and roof void are all priced separately. Transparent quotes win termite jobs because clients can see exactly what each component of the system delivers.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Post-construction termite treatment, 4-bed home, 60m perimeter
Termite inspection and written report
Perimeter drilling and chemical injection (60m)
Bait stations (perimeter, 3m spacing)
Roof void borer spray treatment
Annual inspection (year 1 included)
5-year treatment warranty
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Termite inspection and written report | 1 | R10,743 | R10,743 |
| Perimeter drilling and chemical injection (60m) | 60 | R4,628 / m | R277,654 |
| Bait stations (perimeter, 3m spacing) | 20 | R7,437 | R148,743 |
| Roof void borer spray treatment | 1 | R57,845 | R57,845 |
| Annual inspection (year 1 included) | 1 | R0 | R0 |
| 5-year treatment warranty | 1 | R0 | R0 |
| Subtotal | R494,984 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R49,498 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R544,482 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Annual inspection fees, warranty renewal costs, concrete patching after drilling, re-treatment if active infestation is found, and reports for estate agents. Add these as standard lines on your template so you stop absorbing them out of your margin.
Peer snapshot
How Termite Treatment Specialists actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Termite Treatment Specialists on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
29
Quotes sent per month
49%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
R544,482
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of termite specialists. The same pricing and quoting mistakes come up again and again. Fixing these will protect your margin and keep estate agents and homeowners calling you first.
Mistake: Quoting 'termite treatment' without specifying the method
Better: Write 'chemical barrier perimeter injection (fipronil)' or 'bait station system (chlorfluazuron)'. The spec protects you when the client compares you to a cheaper spray-only quote.
Mistake: Forgetting warranty terms on the quote
Better: A 5-year warranty needs annual inspections to stay valid. State this clearly in the description so the client knows the ongoing commitment before signing.
Mistake: Not pricing the roof void treatment separately
Better: Borer in the roof timbers is a separate job from termites in the ground. Price the roof spray or injection on its own line so the scope is clear.
Mistake: Skipping concrete patching after drilling
Better: Perimeter injection leaves drill holes in paving and floor tiles. Patching is a real finish item. Price it per hole or per metre so the client sees it's included.
Mistake: No annual inspection line
Better: List the first year's inspection as included and future years as an add-on. This anchors the ongoing relationship and locks in warranty maintenance revenue.
Mistake: Verbal quotes to estate agents
Better: Pre-sale termite clearances move fast. Even a next-day booking needs a written quote. WhatsApp it from the driveway before you unload the drill.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 14 to 30 day validity. Chemical prices and warranty terms can change, and you don't want to honour a three-month-old quote at a loss.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote termite treatment jobs
Inspect the property thoroughly before you price. Crawl the roof void with a torch to check timber for borer exit holes and active tunnelling, probe skirting boards and door frames for hollow sounds, and walk the full external perimeter measuring the linear metres of foundation. For pre-construction jobs, measure the foundation footprint in square metres. Identify the termite species because it affects product choice (fipronil versus chlorfluazuron bait systems behave differently). Check for suspended timber floors, concrete slabs, or tiled patios over foundations because they change drilling and injection complexity. Take photos for the inspection report so estate agents and transfer attorneys can see the evidence for clearance certificates.
Itemise inspection, perimeter treatment, bait stations, roof void treatment, and warranty on separate lines. Quote the inspection with written report at $ 450 to $ 1,200 and deduct it from the treatment if the client proceeds. Price post-construction perimeter drilling and chemical injection per metre ($ 180 to $ 420 per m) with the chemical named (for example 'fipronil chemical barrier') so you are not compared against a spray-only quote. List bait stations per station at $ 350 to $ 750 with 3m perimeter spacing stated. Add roof void borer spray or injection as its own line. Include concrete patching per hole after drilling, because paving and tiles need finishing. List the first-year annual inspection as included and year two onwards as renewable.
Set termite quotes to a 14 to 30 day validity because chemical prices and warranty conditions move, and foundation materials like imported fipronil are exchange-rate sensitive. State the 5-year warranty terms clearly in the description, including the annual inspection requirement, because without those inspections the warranty is void and the client will expect free re-treatments forever. For jobs over $ 15,000 ask for a 30 to 50 percent deposit to cover chemicals and bait stations before mobilisation. Spell out what triggers a chargeable re-treatment versus a warranty re-treatment in the terms so there is no dispute when the client reports new activity three years in.
Pre-sale termite clearances move at estate-agent speed, because transfer attorneys need the certificate for the conveyancing pipeline within days, not weeks. The first specialist with a written quote and a booking date wins the work every time. Build the quote from the driveway on your phone before you pack the drill and send it via WhatsApp with the inspection photos attached. Follow up with the estate agent the next morning because transfer deadlines are tight. When the inspection reveals live activity the client did not know about, send an amended quote with the re-treatment and emergency call-out premium so the scope is agreed in writing before work starts.
FAQ
Common questions from termite specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. QuoteGenio lets you add any line item: inspection, treatment, bait stations, warranty, or VAT. Structure your quote exactly the way you invoice.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share it as a link directly via WhatsApp. Your client gets a professional branded document instantly.
Each line item has its own description, quantity, and price. Add as many lines as the job needs and group them however makes sense for the client.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link. Your client can open it on their phone and accept it online. No signup required.
Yes. Convert any accepted quote into an invoice with one click. All the line items carry over, so there's no double entry.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
Offer both on the same quote. Chemical barriers act immediately and suit urgent treatments or pre-sale clearances. Bait stations are longer term and better for active colony elimination. Letting the client choose on the quote saves you a second conversation and shows you've tailored the solution to their property.
Add a separate line for the clearance certificate fee and reference the transfer attorney in the quote. Price the inspection and certificate together as a package so estate agents can forward the quote directly to their conveyancer. Fast turnaround wins pre-sale work.
Yes. A treatment warranty without annual inspections is worthless because you can't monitor for new activity. Price the first annual inspection as included and future years as a renewable line so the client knows it's ongoing.
14 to 30 days is standard. Chemical prices, compliance fees, and warranty terms can shift. QuoteGenio lets you set an expiry date that appears on the PDF so there's no dispute when a client comes back two months later expecting the old price.
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