Within reach
About $300–$400. Meter and valve boxes, low hedges, a swarm hanging on a fence or bumper. No cutting and nothing to rebuild.
In short
If we can reach the colony from the ground, as with a water meter box, an irrigation valve box or a low shrub, expect roughly $300 to $400. Once the bees are inside a wall, an attic or a second-story roofline, or the colony is old and large, or repairs are needed, the price climbs and the biggest jobs run into the thousands. A firm figure is agreed before anything is opened.
Three Bands Most Jobs Fall Into
Ladder and patch
Quoted on site. One-story soffits and eaves, shed walls, a cavity in a yard tree. Panels or boards come off, the comb comes out, and the gap is sealed and patched.
Major access and restoration
Can reach the thousands. Block walls, barrel tile roofs, second-story gables, high-rise balconies and colonies that have been building for a long time.
Typical Broward ranges, not a quote. Your number is set after we see the structure.
The Questions That Set Your Price
Can we reach it from the ground?
Height costs time and equipment. A meter box at the curb is a short visit; a gable on a two-story house in Weston or a balcony high above the beach means extension ladders, lifts or building access, and a slower, safer pace.
What has to be opened, and what does it take to put back?
An aluminum soffit panel drops and goes back up. Stucco over concrete block, clay barrel tile or a finished interior ceiling has to be cut carefully and rebuilt to match, and that rebuild is priced up front and done by our licensed contractors, roofers and painters.
How big has the colony grown?
A young colony might have only a handful of combs. One that has been there through a season can fill a cavity with comb and honey, and every piece has to come out or it causes trouble later.
When and where can we work?
Gate lists, elevator bookings, certificates of insurance and off-hours windows add time, and so does a night or weekend emergency dispatch.
Want a number for your job?
Send a picture of the opening by text and get a range back.
Who Usually Pays
For a house you own, it is you. In a condo or HOA, a nest in a common area or on the building itself is often the association's job, while one inside a unit may fall to the owner; your declaration decides. Renters should report it to the landlord, who authorizes the work. Many homeowners policies treat removal itself as maintenance, but damage the colony caused may be a different matter, which is why we can supply photos and an itemized invoice. Our guides on condo and HOA rules and insurance and bee damage go further.
Spending Less Without Cutting Corners
The cheapest bee job is the one that never moves indoors. A cluster on a branch or a fence costs a fraction of a colony behind stucco, so calling the day you see it pays off. The second saving is not making things worse: foam, caulk and store-bought spray push bees deeper or into the living space and turn one removal into a removal plus a cleanup. Many of our comb cleanup jobs begin with a can of spray that killed the bees and left everything else in the wall.
Pricing Questions
What does the $300 to $400 range actually cover?
A colony we can reach standing on the ground, like one inside a water meter box, an irrigation valve box or a low hedge. That price includes moving the bees, cutting out the comb, cleaning the spot and closing the gap. Structural repair is not part of that kind of job because there usually isn't any.
Can I get a firm price from photos alone?
Photos usually get you a range on the first call. The firm number comes once we have looked at the structure and run the thermal scan, because the comb can sit well away from the hole the bees use. Nothing is cut open until you agree to that number.
Why would a soffit cost more than a meter box?
Ladder work, panels that have to come down and go back up, more comb to cut out, and a seal that has to hold against the next swarm. A meter box sits at your feet and closes with a lid.
Are high-rise balconies priced differently?
They are quoted after we know the building's rules. Insurance certificates, elevator reservations, loading-zone parking and any special access equipment all go into the number, and some buildings only allow work in set windows.
Will you bill my association or landlord instead of me?
When they authorize the work, yes. The quote and the itemized invoice can be addressed to the board, the manager or the owner, and we send our certificate of insurance first. Who usually pays at a condo or HOA.
Does an emergency visit change the price?
Yes. Emergency dispatches that happen overnight or over a weekend are billed at a higher rate than a weekday booking. When no one is in danger we will say so plainly, and a daytime appointment is often the better deal.