Bee removal costs $150 to $500 for most homeowners, with Angi publishing a $180 national average and HomeAdvisor a $280 average.1,2 Fixr publishes a $550 average for a defined job – inspecting and removing a medium-sized killer bee nest from an underground location – within a $200 to $750 range.3 Hard-to-reach hives inside walls can push totals to $2,000 or more.1,2 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Angi figures are from a guide updated September 2026, HomeAdvisor figures from a guide updated June 2026, and Fixr figures are from a guide last updated August 2022. Your price depends on bee species, hive location, colony size, and any repair work needed afterward.
Safety note: the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health states that people allergic to bee, wasp, or hornet venom may experience anaphylaxis, a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency care.4
$180
national average (Angi, 2026)
$280
national average (HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$150–$500
typical range (Angi/HomeAdvisor, 2026)
$550
defined underground killer-bee job (Fixr, 2022)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (updated Sep 2026) | $180 national average; most pay $150 – $500; up to $2,000 for hard-to-reach hives requiring carpentry | Relocation $100 – $800; extermination $150 – $1,000 |
| HomeAdvisor (updated Jun 2026) | $280 average; same $150 – $500 normal range; as low as $75; up to $2,000 for structural infestations | Corporate sibling of Angi – matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Aug 2022) | $550 average for inspecting and removing a medium-sized killer bee nest from underground; range $200 – $750; low $80 (simple bumblebee nest); high $1,500 (large honey bee nest in walls or ceiling) | Bee extermination $250 – $500; wasp removal $375 – $500 |
The two sibling averages differ ($180 vs $280) and are presented as published. Fixr’s figures are separately published and older (August 2022), with no shared sourcing stated. All three note that a local beekeeper may remove an accessible hive or swarm for free or a small donation.
Cost by type of bee
| Type | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026, matching) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Honeybee | $75 – $2,000 | $100 – $1,000 |
| Carpenter bee | $75 – $500 | $100 – $2,500 (with carpentry repairs) |
| Bumblebee | $75 – $500 | $80 – $200 |
| Africanized (killer) bee | $100 – $1,000 | $150 – $800 |
| Bee swarm | $125 – $200 | $50 – $100 if a beekeeper charges; often free |
Every row diverges between the sibling pair and Fixr; all figures are presented as published, with no conclusion about why they differ.
Cost by hive location
| Location | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney | $200 – $1,500 | $200 – $1,500 |
| Roof / attic | $200 – $1,100 (roof/attic combined) | roof $200 – $800; attic $200 – $1,000 |
| Inside wall / ceiling | $200 – $750 | walls $800 – $1,500 |
| Tree | $200 – $650 | not listed |
| Shed | not listed | $100 – $500 |
| Garage | not listed | $100 – $600 |
| Ground | not listed | $100 – $700 |
| Yard | not listed | $200 – $1,000 |
| Window frame | not listed | $250 – $450 |
| Basement | not listed | $250 – $1,000 |
The chimney figure matches across the two separately published pages (no shared sourcing stated). The wall figures diverge widely and are presented as published.
Cost by size of infestation
| Size | Angi (2026) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $75 – $180 | $80 – $200 |
| Medium | $450 – $600 | $250 – $600 |
| Large | $600 – $1,000 | $700 – $1,200 |
| Severe | not listed (up to $1,000 for a severe infestation per HomeAdvisor) | $1,500 – $2,500 |
The two publishers’ tiers diverge at every level and are presented as published.
Cost by service type
| Service | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026, matching) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Relocation | $100 – $800 | bee removal $200 – $750 (relocation-preferred) |
| Extermination | $150 – $1,000 | $250 – $500 |
| Professional removal (specialist) | $75 – $1,000 (Angi) | included above |
Relocation and extermination spans differ between the sibling pair and Fixr and are presented as published. All three publishers state relocation is preferred where possible and that beekeepers sometimes remove accessible hives or swarms for free.
Post-removal repair costs
| Repair | Range | Stated average | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall | $275 – $750 | $510 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Ceiling | $300 – $1,000 | $650 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Deck | $250 – $2,500 | $1,375 | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Soffit | $6 – $20 per linear ft. | $13 per linear ft. | Angi/HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Trim | $310 – $1,130 | $720 | HomeAdvisor (2026) |
| Bee damage repairs overall | $200 – $5,000 | not stated | Fixr (2022) |
| Wall removal (severe wall infestations) | $2,500 or more | not stated | Fixr (2022) |
| Carpenter for repairs | about $70 per hour | not stated | Fixr (2022) |
Other costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Species identification by a beekeeper | typically $75 per hour | Angi (2026) |
| Bee inspection | $150 – $250 (sometimes rolled into removal) | Fixr (2022) |
| Emergency or after-hours removal | $50 – $100 more; emergency beekeeper calls may add $40 – $75 | Fixr (2022) |
| Bee repellent spray application (one visit) | $50 – $200 | Fixr (2022) |
Average cost by city (Angi, 2026)
| City | Average removal cost |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | $110 |
| Denver | $130 |
| Minneapolis | $160 |
| Chicago | $160 |
| Baltimore | $230 |
| San Francisco | $240 |
| Los Angeles | $240 |
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Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Bee Removal Cost? (2026)
2. HomeAdvisor — How Much Does Bee Removal Cost? (2026)
3. Fixr — Bee Nest Removal Cost (2022)
4. CDC/NIOSH — Insects and Scorpions at Work