General Pest Control Quote Template
Free general pest control quote template for Australian tradies. Itemised materials, labour, and GST — ready to customise and send to clients.
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Or try it on the web →This general pest control quote template is for standard residential jobs: spiders, ants, and common cockroaches in a typical three-bedroom house. The biggest mistakes pesties make are under-quoting chemical costs for large perimeters and not allowing enough time for a thorough job, especially in cluttered roof voids or subfloors. Get those two things right, and you’ll stop losing money on your bread-and-butter work. This template provides the line items to make sure every litre of chemical and every minute on site is covered in your price.
How to Price a Standard Residential Pest Spray
A standard 3-bedder takes about 1 to 1.5 hours on site. At a charge-out rate of $150/hr, that's up to $225 in labour. Your main chemical is a bifenthrin concentrate, like the 1L bottles from Agserv or Garrards. A bottle might cost you $80 and make 100L of spray at the general pest rate. If you use 10L per job, your chemical cost is $8. Add another $20 for vehicle running costs and consumables like gloves and masks. Your base cost is around $253 before markup and GST. An app like QuoteMate helps track these costs job-to-job.
What Gets Left Off: German Cockroaches and Poor Access
A general spray price doesn't cover every situation. German cockroach infestations are a classic error; they need specific gel baits and often a follow-up visit, which must be quoted as a separate, higher-priced service. Always add a line item for difficult access, like clearing a blocked manhole or working in a tight subfloor. A client's packed garage isn't your fault, so charge for the extra half-hour of labour it costs you. Also, specify the warranty period on the quote, like a 6-month service-free period for spiders, to manage expectations. All treatments must comply with the label directions approved by the APVMA.
Materials Included
- General purpose insecticide concentrate (bifenthrin-based)
- Pump sprayer 5L compression type
- Disposable nitrile gloves
- P2 respirator mask with organic vapour cartridge
- External perimeter insecticide concentrate (residual barrier)
- Cockroach gel bait syringe
Quoting Steps
- 1Measure up and confirm the scope
- 2Select materials and finishes
- 3Calculate quantities and labour
- 4Add markup and GST
- 5Review the itemised quote
- 6Generate and send a professional PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-storey house adds time for moving equipment and managing ladder safety, plus it has a larger external perimeter and more eaves to treat. A good rule of thumb is to add 30-50% to your standard single-storey price. If your base job is $300, quote at least $390 for the two-storey version.
Yes. An end-of-lease spray is usually for a vacant and clean property, making access easier and the job faster. You can often price it 10-15% lower than for an occupied home. The quote should specify it only covers the property as-is, as required by the real estate agent.
No, and quoting it the same is a quick way to lose money. A German roach job requires specialised gel baits, like Maxforce Gold, and insect growth regulators. It also often requires a follow-up visit. Price this as a separate service, typically costing at least 50% more than a general spray.
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