Silverfish extermination costs a published national average of $400, with a published range of $200 – $700 – figures Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Fixr all publish.1,2,3 Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings; Fixr publishes separately, and the pages state no shared sourcing. Angi and HomeAdvisor frame their average as a per-visit price. Fixr (updated January 2025) scopes its $400 average to treating a moderate infestation in a 2,000 sq.ft. home with diatomaceous earth and a follow-up visit, with a $150 low end (single-room insecticide visit) and a $9,000 high end (severe infestation in a 3,500 sq.ft. home by fumigation).3 The siblings put severe infestations requiring fumigation at up to $3,000.1,2 Where the publishers’ figures differ in scope or basis, they are presented separately below. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on infestation severity, treatment method, home size, and visit frequency.
$400
published average (all three sources)
$200 – $700
published range (all three sources)
$2,000 – $3,000
fumigation (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$9,000
high end, 3,500 sq.ft. fumigation (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $400 average per visit; most homeowners spend $200 – $700; severe fumigation to $3,000 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) | $400 average per visit; normal range $200 – $700; minimal infestations from $150; severe fumigation to $3,000 | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $400 average scoped to a moderate infestation in a 2,000 sq.ft. home; average range $200 – $700; low $150; high $9,000 (3,500 sq.ft. fumigation) | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing; the matching average and range with the siblings is noted, not treated as corroboration |
Cost by treatment method
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical method table (matching sibling figures). Fixr prices methods per visit for a 2,000 sq.ft. home:1,2,3
| Method | Angi & HomeAdvisor | Fixr (2,000 sq.ft. home) |
|---|---|---|
| Pesticide (pyrethrins) | $200 – $700 | $150 – $300 |
| Diatomaceous earth | $150 – $600 | $200 – $400 |
| Fumigation | $2,000 – $3,000 | $2,000 – $6,000 |
The publishers’ per-method figures differ throughout, and Fixr’s are scoped to a 2,000 sq.ft. home, so the columns are not directly comparable.1,2,3
Cost by home size
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical size table (matching sibling figures); both note some exterminators charge around $25 for every 1,000 sq.ft. beyond 1,500 sq.ft. Fixr prices treatments with pesticides or diatomaceous earth by home size:1,2,3
| Home size | Angi & HomeAdvisor | Fixr (pesticide or DE treatment) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq.ft. | $200 – $700 | $100 – $350 |
| 1,500 sq.ft. | — | $150 – $525 |
| 2,000 sq.ft. | $225 – $725 | $200 – $700 |
| 2,500 sq.ft. | — | $250 – $875 |
| 3,000 sq.ft. | $250 – $750 | $300 – $1,050 |
| 3,500 sq.ft. | — | $250 – $1,225 |
| 4,000 sq.ft. | $275 – $775 | — |
Fixr also prices treatments at $0.10 – $0.35 per sq.ft.3
Cost by infestation severity
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish an identical severity table (matching sibling figures); Fixr publishes its own levels:1,2,3
| Severity | Angi & HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Minor / small | $150 – $300 | $150 – $400 |
| Moderate / medium | $200 – $700 | $280 – $700 |
| Severe / large | $500 – $3,000 | $600 – $8,000 |
The severe-tier figures differ widely between the publishers and are kept separate; Fixr’s large-infestation tier reaches $8,000, and its headline high end of $9,000 is scoped to fumigation of a 3,500 sq.ft. home.1,2,3
Cost by visit frequency
Angi and HomeAdvisor price recurring plans per visit (matching sibling figures); Fixr prices plans per year. The bases differ, so the columns are not directly comparable:1,2,3
| Frequency | Angi & HomeAdvisor (per visit) | Fixr (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| One-time / annual | $200 – $700 | $150 – $400 |
| Quarterly | $100 – $500 | $300 – $700 |
| Monthly | $100 – $400 | $500 – $1,250 |
Fixr also reports an initial visit typically costs $150 – $400.3
Cost by room or area
Fixr prices single-area treatments by location:3
| Location | Cost per treatment (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Light fixtures | $200 – $350 |
| Bedroom, kitchen, closet, or wardrobe | $200 – $400 |
| Bathroom | $200 – $700 |
| Carpet, attic, or wall | $300 – $800 |
Related costs
HomeAdvisor reports multi-pest service packages add $100 – $300 to a base treatment.2 Fixr reports travel fees of $40 – $75 for homes outside a company’s service area, and professional cleaning after extermination at $150 – $250.3
Fixr also prices repairing silverfish damage: clothing repair at $25 – $100, upholstery cleaning at $100 – $250, and new wallpaper at $800 – $1,200.3
Frequently asked questions
How much does silverfish extermination cost?
Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Fixr all publish a $400 average and a $200 – $700 range; Angi and HomeAdvisor frame their figures per visit, while Fixr scopes its average to a treatment with a follow-up visit.1,2,3
How much does silverfish fumigation cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $2,000 – $3,000 (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr reports $2,000 – $6,000 for a 2,000 sq.ft. home, with a $9,000 high end scoped to a 3,500 sq.ft. home.3
How do exterminators identify a silverfish infestation?
HomeAdvisor describes technicians looking for pepper-like droppings, yellowing stains, shed exoskeletons, and damage to paper, cardboard, or fabric, with attention to dark, humid areas such as bathrooms, basements, and attics.2
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Sources
- Angi – Silverfish Extermination Costs [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does Silverfish Extermination Cost? [2025 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- Fixr – Silverfish Extermination Cost | Silverfish Pest Control Cost (updated Jan 2025)