Wood Borer Treatment Price for Doors, Beds and Wardrobes

Many wood borer treatment quotes are given per item: so much per door, per bed, per wardrobe. It is a convenient way to price, but the actual work behind a single door or wardrobe can vary a lot. Understanding what changes the price per item helps you compare fairly.

This guide does not list fixed prices, which vary by provider and situation.

The short answer

Per-item prices for doors, beds and wardrobes depend on the size and complexity of the item, the amount of infested wood, the method of treatment (injection, surface application, fumigation or heat), whether the item can be treated on site, whether polish removal and re-polishing are included, and any guarantee. A plain flush door costs less to treat than a large carved door or a built-in wardrobe with many panels. Ask exactly what each item's price includes and whether prices rise if more infestation is found.

What changes the price of each item

• Doors: Size, thickness, carving, number of faces and frames. Frames fixed in walls need careful treatment.
• Beds and cots: Frame size, headboards, slats, storage boxes and carved parts.
• Wardrobes and cupboards: Number of panels, shelves and doors, back panels, built-in or freestanding.
• Severity: More holes and deeper tunnelling need more injection and time.
• Wood type: Some woods are harder to penetrate than others.
• Finish: Heavy polish or laminate affects how the treatment is applied and whether re-polishing is needed.

What may be included or excluded

1. Inspection and identification of the borer.
2. Injection into exit holes and surface treatment.
3. Treatment of frames and hidden faces.
4. Moving and covering furniture.
5. Polishing, filling and repair, which may be extra.
6. Follow-up inspection and guarantee.

Questions to ask

• What exactly does the price per item cover?
• Does it include all faces and hidden parts?
• Will the price change if more damage is found?
• Is repair or re-polishing included?
• How long is the guarantee and what does it cover?
• Which method and products will you use?

Be careful with very low per-item quotes

A very low price may cover a quick surface spray that does not reach borers inside the wood. Ask how deep the treatment goes.

Bulk and whole-home pricing

Treating many items at once often costs less per item. Ask for a combined quote after inspection.

When to call a professional

Ask for an inspection and a written, itemised quote. That helps you see where the money goes.

Frequently asked questions

Is a single door cheaper than a wardrobe?

Usually, since it has fewer surfaces, but carved doors can cost more.

Do I need to treat every piece of furniture?

Not always. A professional can advise which items are at risk.

Is re-polishing included?

Not always. Ask.

Will the price change after inspection?

It can, based on what is found.

This guide is part of IPest's complete resource on wood borer control. For identification help, prevention and treatment options, see our full wood borer treatment guide for Bangalore.