Termite damage repair cost by severity
| How bad is the damage? | Installed price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Small: a few boards or joists, mostly cosmetic | $250–$2,000 | Replacing a few boards or joists |
| Medium: walls, flooring or framing | $1,000–$5,000 | Damage reaches walls, floors or framing |
| Large: beams or load-bearing walls | $3,000–$15,000 | Beams or load-bearing walls are affected |
These prices cover repairing the damage, not killing the termites. Pick the tier that matches what an inspector found, then add the extras that apply. The labor part of each tier is adjusted for your state's carpentry wages. If you are unsure how far the damage goes, a structural engineer can tell you before you collect quotes.
What changes the price
The biggest factor is whether the damage is structural. Replacing a few boards is a carpentry job, while damaged beams, joists or load-bearing walls may need temporary supports and sometimes an engineer's sign-off. Hidden damage is the other variable: contractors often find more once the walls are open, so ask for a quote that says how extra damage will be handled.
Extra costs to expect
| Item | Typical cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Replace a rotted support beam | $1,500–$5,000 each | Added on top of the small and medium tiers; the large tier already assumes beam work |
| Structural engineer | $350–$900 | When beams or load-bearing walls may be affected |
| Termite treatment | $250–$1,000 | Repairs do not stop an active colony |
Whole-house tenting or fumigation costs more than the treatment line shown here, and the guides we read price it by home size, so we leave it out. Cosmetic work such as repainting or refinishing floors is also left out because the sources give it per square foot with very wide ranges. Ask your contractor whether repairs, drywall and paint are in the same quote.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Has the colony been treated, and is that included in the quote?
- How far does the damage go, and what happens if you find more?
- Does the work need an engineer's report or a permit?
- Does the price include drywall, paint and flooring after the repair?
- Will the repair be covered by a warranty?
Methodology and sources
We price repair by severity tier from the sources, adjust the labor share for your state's carpentry wages, and price beam replacement, an engineer and termite treatment separately. Read how we estimate costs.
- Angi: termite damage repair cost — severity tiers, beams, engineer, extermination
- Forbes Home: termite damage repair cost — severity tiers, beams, engineer
- HomeGuide: termite damage repair cost — severity tiers, beams, engineer, treatment
- BLS OEWS May 2025, State (SOC 47-2031, Carpenters) — state labor index, a carpentry proxy
What each source reports
Our estimate does not rely on any single page. This table lists each page we used and the figures it reports, so you can see where the ranges come from.
| Source | What it reports |
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| Angi |
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| Forbes Home |
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| HomeGuide |
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Common questions about termite damage repair costs
How much does termite damage repair cost?
A typical job (medium termite damage) comes to about $2,500 nationally, within a range of $1,000 to $5,000. Use the calculator above to adjust for your state, the options you choose and any extras.
Where do these prices come from?
They come from 3 published cost pages from 3 publishers, last checked Oct 8, 2026. We report what those pages say and do not invent figures; the table above shows each source.
How does my state change the estimate?
The labor part of the price is scaled by the average wage for the relevant trade in your state, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Materials and equipment are not adjusted.
Why might a contractor's quote differ from this estimate?
A quote reflects your specific scope, access, local demand and what the contractor includes. Ask for line items rather than a single total so you can compare bids on the same basis.
All 3 sources behind these prices
Every figure in the calculator comes from one or more of these pages, with the number each one supports in the link text.