“How much will termite control cost?” is usually the first question after “do I actually have termites?” — and it’s a harder one to answer with a single number, because two houses that look similar on the outside can need very different treatments. This guide breaks down the real factors that move termite control pricing up or down in Lahore, so you know what you’re actually paying for before you book an inspection.
Pre-Construction vs Post-Construction Changes Everything
The single biggest factor is timing. Pre-construction treatment — applied to the foundation and floor slab of a new building before it’s finished — is priced per square foot, typically PKR 80–120/sft in Lahore, because it covers the entire footprint of the structure in stages: soil treatment, a chemical barrier, and floor-level application. Post-construction treatment for an already-built, occupied home uses a drill-and-inject method along the walls instead, and is priced per property rather than per square foot — typically PKR 25,000–80,000 depending on size. A new construction project locks in up to 10 years of warranty; a post-construction treatment on an existing home typically carries 5 years, since the barrier is applied around an already-finished structure rather than integrated into it during the build.
Property Size and Layout
Larger covered areas need more drilling points and more litres of chemical — a 5 marla house, a 10 marla house and a 1 kanal house are simply different jobs. Layout matters too: a house with more internal walls, built-in wardrobes, and wooden door frames has more entry points to treat than an open-plan layout of the same size, since termites travel along walls and wood, not open floor space.
Extent of the Infestation
A property with early, localised termite activity — say, one door frame — costs less to treat than a home with an established colony that has spread through multiple rooms. Heavier infestations sometimes need additional spot treatment inside affected wardrobes or furniture, on top of the standard wall-line barrier, which adds to the scope. This is exactly why an inspection comes before a quote rather than after — the technician needs to see how far the activity has spread.
Chemical and Treatment Method
Not all termiticides are equal. A non-repellent chemical like Fipronil-based Termisol 25 EC works through a transfer effect — treated termites carry the chemical back to the colony, eliminating the nest rather than just the termites that happen to cross the treated line — and this kind of product costs more than older repellent-only chemicals, but needs far fewer follow-up visits because it deals with the source, not just the symptoms. Cheaper treatments that only repel termites from the treated area often need re-application within a year or two, which usually costs more in total over time.
Accessibility and Existing Damage
Marble or tiled flooring that has to be drilled and later sealed and colour-matched adds a small amount of finishing work compared to a bare concrete floor. And if termites have already eaten into structural wood — a door frame, a wardrobe back panel — the pest treatment itself doesn’t repair that damage; carpentry repair is a separate cost that some homeowners bundle into the same visit for convenience.
Warranty Length
A written warranty is a cost driver in its own right, because it commits the company to free re-treatment if termites return within that period. A 10-year pre-construction warranty and a 5-year post-construction warranty both reflect the confidence in a barrier that hasn’t been physically disturbed — one important caveat: breaking the floor for renovation, or a long-term pipe leak washing the barrier away, can shorten how long protection actually lasts, regardless of the paper warranty period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price quoted over the phone accurate?
Only roughly. An honest quote needs to account for property size, infestation extent and layout, all of which are confirmed at an on-site inspection rather than over a phone call.
Does a higher price always mean a better treatment?
Not automatically, but the chemical used and the warranty offered are worth comparing directly. A slightly higher price for a non-repellent, transfer-effect chemical with a longer written warranty is usually better value than a cheaper repellent-only treatment that needs repeating within a year or two.
Is there a fee just for the inspection?
Makhdoom Services charges a PKR 2,000 site visit fee, which is fully adjusted into your final invoice once you proceed with treatment.
Get an Honest, Site-Based Quote
Makhdoom Services has provided termite control in Lahore since 1982, using our own Termisol 25 EC (Fipronil 2.5% w/w) with up to a 10-year written warranty on pre-construction treatment and 5 years on post-construction work. If you’re weighing termites against other pests in the same visit, our IPM pest control services cover cockroaches, bed bugs and rodents under one inspection. Contact us to book a free-of-obligation site assessment.
WhatsApp us for a quote or call 0300-4188502 — site visit PKR 2,000, fully refunded when you book treatment.