Silver Bullet Pest ControlFound mud tubes on the basement wall, or a home inspector flagged termites before closing? The first question is always "how much?" Here's an honest breakdown of what drives termite treatment cost in New Jersey, so a quote makes sense before anyone measures your foundation.
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Send photos of the mud tubes, damaged wood or swarmers to 973-510-2585 — we'll tell you what we see and set up a free quote.
Termite treatment cost in NJ depends mainly on the size of your home's perimeter, the type of foundation (slab, basement or crawl space), how much drilling through concrete is needed, the treatment method and whether any damaged wood must be repaired. A single honest number can't be given without seeing the house, which is why we measure and inspect first and then give a free, written quote. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Every termite quote is built from the same handful of factors. Here's what each one does to the price:
| Factor | Keeps the job simpler | Makes the job bigger |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter size | Small home, short foundation line | Large footprint, additions, attached garage |
| Foundation type | Open, unfinished basement | Slab, crawl space, or block walls that need drilling |
| Concrete to drill | Little or none | Patios, porches, garage slabs and walkways against the house |
| Access | Clear walls and floor edges | Finished basement, paneling, built-ins, heavy storage |
| How far it's spread | One small area of activity | Activity in several spots or in upper framing |
| Damaged wood | None found | Sill plates, joists or beams that need repair |
| Paperwork | None needed | Report for a home sale or a VA/mortgage lender |
That's why two houses on the same street can get very different quotes. The quote is free — we measure the perimeter and inspect before giving a price.
Many older North Jersey homes sit on poured or block basement walls. When the walls and floor edges are open, treatment and inspection are straightforward. Hollow block walls may still need to be treated inside the voids.
Termites travel through cracks in concrete. Treating under a slab usually means drilling small holes along the edge, treating the soil below and patching the holes. More concrete against the house means more drilling and more time.
When the foundation is hidden behind finished walls, we may need to reach it from outside, drill through floors at the edges or open small access points. Crawl spaces take more time to inspect and treat safely.
There are two main ways to treat subterranean termites, and they price differently:
Neither is "the cheap one" in every case. A small slab home with lots of concrete might favor one approach; a house with an open basement and good soil access might favor the other. What matters is the house, the activity found and how long you plan to stay.
For a deeper comparison, read Sentricon vs. liquid termite treatment and termite bait stations vs. liquid treatment, then ask us which fits your home.
We look for mud tubes, damaged or hollow wood, swarmer wings and moisture problems along the foundation, sill plates, joists, garage and porches.
Linear feet of foundation, plus every slab, stoop and patio touching the house that may need drilling.
We explain which treatment fits your foundation and why, in plain language.
If wood is damaged, we show you where and include repair in the quote if you want it.
One price for the work described, so you can compare it fairly. Same-day appointments are often available.
Treatment stops the termites. It doesn't put back the wood they ate. In New Jersey, subterranean termites most often damage the parts of the house closest to the soil:
Silver Bullet repairs termite damage ourselves after treatment — sill plates, joists, beams and framing — so you aren't coordinating a separate contractor. Repair cost depends on how much wood is damaged, whether it's structural and how hard it is to reach. Small sections of sill or a single joist are very different from a long run of framing.
See examples and details on our termite damage repair page. Not sure if it's termites or rot? Read termite damage vs. water damage.
Subterranean termites slow down in cold weather but don't go away — they work deeper in the soil and keep feeding inside heated homes. Activity rarely stops on its own.
Termites eat wood from the inside out, so by the time it's visible, more of the board is usually gone than it looks.
Active termites or unrepaired damage can show up on a buyer's inspection and hold up a sale or a VA or mortgage closing.
The longer termites work, the more likely the bill includes replacing structural wood, not just treating the soil.
Selling or buying? See termite inspections for buyers and sellers and VA termite inspections in NJ.
Termite quotes can look wildly different. Before you pick the lowest number, check that you're comparing the same job:
We're happy to walk you through any quote — ours or someone else's — so you know what you're paying for.
Tell us what you've found and send photos if you can. We'll inspect, measure and give you a written price for treatment and any repair.
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It depends on the home's perimeter, the foundation type, how much concrete needs drilling, the treatment method and whether damaged wood needs repair. Because those vary so much from house to house, we inspect and measure first and then give a free, written quote instead of a guess over the phone.
Different companies may quote different jobs. One may treat only the spot where tubes were found, another the full perimeter; one may include slab drilling or repair and another may not. Compare the scope, method, follow-up and licensing, not just the bottom line.
Not always. Liquid treatment is mostly a one-time cost driven by linear feet and drilling. Bait systems usually involve installation plus ongoing monitoring over time. Which costs less overall depends on your foundation, access and how long you plan to own the home. Ask us which fits your home.
Usually not. Most policies treat termite damage as a maintenance issue rather than a sudden loss. Check your own policy and ask your agent, but plan on treatment and repair being out of pocket, which is one more reason to act early.
Most homes are treated in a day. Larger homes, lots of slab drilling or finished basements can take longer. Repairs to damaged wood are scheduled after treatment and depend on how much wood needs replacing.
It's very hard to do well. Termite treatment means placing product in the soil all the way around and under the foundation, often by drilling through concrete. Store-bought sprays only reach the termites you can see. Read our guide on whether termite spray works.
Yes. We repair termite damage ourselves after treatment, including sill plates, joists, beams and framing. We can include repair in your quote so treatment and repair come from one company.
Yes, the quote is free. Tell us what you're seeing, send photos if you can, and we'll set up a time to look at the house and give you a written quote. Reports for a home sale or a lender are a separate service — ask us about them.
Usually, yes. Active termites or unrepaired damage often come up in a buyer's inspection and can delay or derail a sale. Treating and repairing first lets you show the work was done instead of negotiating under pressure.
We're based in Garfield and serve Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. We also serve parts of Morris and Union counties, with visits scheduled ahead. Same-day appointments are often available closer to Garfield.
Depende del tamaño de la casa, el tipo de cimiento, cuánto concreto hay que perforar y si hay madera dañada. Le damos un presupuesto gratis. Llame al 973-510-2585; hablamos español.
From our base in Garfield we treat termites across Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties.
Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B
