How much does pest control cost in Sydney? (2026 prices)

Most pest control companies won't put a price on a page, so it's hard to know what's fair before you call. This guide sets out the typical Sydney market ranges for the common jobs, explains what moves the price up or down, and shows exactly what Southern Pest Co charges — so you can compare like for like. The market ranges below are drawn from prices published across Sydney pest control providers; our own from-prices are marked clearly as ours.

How much is a general pest treatment?

A general pest treatment for a house typically costs $180–$500 in the Sydney market. A general treatment covers the common household pests together — cockroaches, ants and spiders — inside and outside the home, usually with a warranty period. Single-storey homes sit at the lower end and double-storey or large homes at the upper end.

Southern Pest Co treats a standard single-storey house internally and externallyfrom $189, covering cockroaches, ants and spiders in the one visit. That sits at the credible bottom of the market range — not the cheapest headline number you'll see, but a real price that includes the work and our Return & Re-treat Guarantee.

What does an apartment or unit treatment cost?

An apartment or unit treatment typically costs $150–$300 because there's less external area and often a smaller footprint than a house. Our price for a unit isfrom $150. If you're in a strata block, be aware that treating one unit doesn't always solve a shared-wall problem — German cockroaches in particular move between units, which is why block-wide programs sometimes work out cheaper per apartment. See ourstrata pest control page for how that's arranged.

How much is a termite inspection?

A professional termite inspection typically costs $200–$550 in Sydney, commonly quoted "from around $280 for single-storey, more for double-storey or hard-to-access homes." The price reflects how long the inspection takes and how accessible the roof void, subfloor and yard are.

Southern Pest Co charges from $249 for a full timber pest inspection — roof void, subfloor, interior, exterior and yard timbers — with a written report the same day. CSIRO recommends termite inspections at least once a year, so this is a recurring cost worth budgeting for, especially for homes backing onto bushland. More detail on the guide tothe signs of termites.

How much does termite treatment cost?

Termite treatment costs far more than an inspection because it's a bigger job — the honest range is$1,000 to $5,000 or more. What you pay depends on the treatment type, the size of the home and how far the colony has spread.

Because those factors vary so much house to house, termite treatment is alwaysquote-only — and every quote starts with an inspection. A chemical soil barrier, once installed, provides at least 3–5 years of protection according to CSIRO. Seetermite treatment for how the methods differ.

What does end-of-lease pest control cost?

End-of-lease pest control — usually a flea treatment with a certificate for the agent — is advertised across Sydney from about $89 to $140. The very low prices often exclude the certificate conditions or leave out a re-treatment if fleas reappear before the final inspection.

Southern Pest Co charges from $150 for end-of-lease pest control, deliberately a little above the discounters — because the price includes the certificate your agent will accept and our Return & Re-treat Guarantee, with no asterisks. Before you book, it's worth checking whether you even need it: in NSW an end-of-tenancy fumigation can only be required as a lawful condition of pet consent. Our guide towho pays for pest control in a NSW rental explains the rule, and theend-of-lease pest control page covers the service.

Why do pest control quotes vary so much?

Two quotes for "the same job" can differ by hundreds of dollars because the job usually isn't the same. The main things that move the price are:

• Size and storeys — more floor area and a second storey mean more time and product.
• Construction type — subfloors, slabs, fibro, brick veneer and roof-void access all change the work involved.
• Access — tight sites, paving and landscaping around the home add labour, especially for termite barriers.
• Severity — an early, contained problem costs less than an established infestation needing repeat visits.
• What's included — number of pests covered, follow-up visits, warranty length and whether a certificate is provided.

When you compare quotes, compare the scope, not just the number. Ask what pests are covered, how long the warranty runs, and what happens if the pests come back.

What Southern Pest Co charges

Here are our published from-prices next to the typical Sydney market ranges, so you can see exactly where we sit. Every price says what it covers, and quotes are always free.

Prices are from-prices for a standard property and confirmed before any work begins. For an exact figure for your place, tell us the pest, the suburb and the property type and we'll give you a straight price — get a free quote.