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Base Job Rates
What you charge before complexity factors — leave blank to use market defaults
Swarm — Accessible
Exposed swarm, easy access, no cutting
$
Swarm — Elevated / Difficult
High in tree, roofline, ladder required
$
Exterior Structure
Soffit, eave, column — limited cutting
$
Structural — Wall or Floor
Interior wall cavity, subfloor, cutting required
$
Structural — Chimney
Colony inside chimney, specialized access
$
Structural — Ceiling / Attic
Ceiling void or active attic space
$
Old Comb Remediation
Previous colony removed, comb and honey remain
$
Complexity Add-Ons
Added on top of your base rate based on job conditions
Colony Age — 1 Season
More comb than a fresh swarm
+$
Colony Age — 2–3 Seasons
Significant comb buildup
+$
Colony Age — Multi-Year
Large colony, may require multi-day job
+$
Height — One Story Up
Standard ladder work
+$
Height — Two Stories
Extended ladder or scaffolding
+$
Height — Three+ Stories
Equipment required
+$
Material — Drywall
Standard cutting and patching
+$
Material — Siding or Wood
More involved cutting
+$
Material — Brick / Stone / Hardwood
Specialized tools required
+$
Emergency / Same-Day
Surcharge on top of any job
+$
Travel Rate (per mile round trip)
Applied to total round trip distance
$
Copy this template, fill in the brackets, and send. A written estimate closes jobs at 2–3x the rate of a verbal number.
Hi [CUSTOMER NAME],
Thank you for reaching out to Old Dominion Honeybee Services. Based on our conversation and the photos you shared, here is my estimate for your honeybee removal.
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JOB SUMMARY
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Job Type: [e.g. Structural wall removal]
Location: [e.g. Exterior wall, north side, approx. 8 ft. up]
Est. Colony Age: [e.g. Active 1–2 seasons based on photos]
Access Method: [e.g. Small section of siding removal, ~2 sq. ft.]
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PRICING
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Live Bee Removal: $[AMOUNT]
Comb & Honey Cleanup: $[AMOUNT]
Access Repair: $[AMOUNT] (if applicable)
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TOTAL ESTIMATE: $[TOTAL]
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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✓ Live removal and relocation of colony
✓ Full extraction of comb and honey
✓ Sealing of entry point(s)
✓ [Any other specifics]
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NOTES
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- Final price may adjust slightly based on actual colony size on-site.
- [Any site-specific notes]
- Payment due at time of service.
Ready to schedule? Reply here or call/text me at [YOUR PHONE].
Thanks,
[YOUR NAME]
Verified Specialist — Old Dominion Honeybee Services
[YOUR PHONE] | [YOUR EMAIL]
