Is Paying for Termite Control Services Worth It? 

The Internet offers plenty of resources about how to get rid of termites yourself. The truth is termite treatment is not an easy DIY job. 

If you determine that there is termite presence in your home, you might be tempted to deal with them yourself. This might work for surface and visible termites but is not an ideal long-term solution. There is a high probability that you’re just getting rid of the termites you see, while thousands, even millions more, are unseen continuing to wreak havoc to your property. 

And no one will provide a guarantee in case your DIY job goes awry. If termite damage to your home is at stake, are you willing to take the risk?

Termite Infestation Can Cost You More Than You’d Expect

It is estimated that the damage caused by termite infestation costs more than $4 billion to the construction industry. Nearly 180,000 homes in Australia are impacted by termites each year. As a result, the yearly cost to repair termite damage reaches $1.3 billion.

The cost of structural repairs can range between $5,000 to $10,000, and adding the cost of treatment, the bill could reach between $30,000 and $100,000, depending on where your house is located and how big it is.

However, the real damage from termite infestation is manifested in the resale value of the house. According to a 2015 Australian study, the value of a house that had been infested by termites goes down by as much as 25%. A 2015 survey found that 74% of homebuyers will reject a home if termites were discovered during inspection.