Gopher Damage Costs: What Homeowners Need to Know
Gopher problems aren't just annoying—they're expensive. What starts as a few small mounds can quickly turn into hundreds of dollars in turf repair, broken irrigation, and ruined landscaping. Here's what homeowners across Southern California need to know about how much damage gophers can really cause and how to stop the losses fast.
1. The Real Cost of Waiting
Each gopher can dig up to 200–300 feet of tunnels in a single week. As they burrow, they chew through sprinkler lines, electrical conduit, roots, and lawn edging. That hidden damage adds up fast:
- $150–$300 for irrigation line repairs
- $500+ for turf patching or reseeding
- $1,000+ for landscape restoration after multiple infestations
In other words, ignoring gopher activity can cost more than professional removal.
2. The Hidden Costs of DIY Methods
Most over-the-counter baits, gases, or sonic devices don't address the full colony. Worse, they often require repeat applications.
Even if you spend just $40 per attempt, doing that monthly adds up to $480 per year with no guarantee of success.
DIY rarely solves the problem—it just delays professional help.
3. Why Professional Trapping Saves Money
At Gopher Champs, our poison-free trap system removes active gophers in as little as two days.
You pay once for setup, plus $45 per additional gopher—no recurring fees for failed treatments. Because the tunnels are cleared correctly the first time, you prevent thousands in property repairs later.
4. Long-Term Value: The Warranty
Every service includes a 60-Day Warranty. If new activity appears in the same area within 60 days, we return and re-trap at no additional setup cost.
That's real protection you can count on—and it's built into the price.
5. What Homeowners Are Saying
"Gopher Champs saved us thousands. They found tunnels under our patio we didn't even know were there. Two days later, the activity was gone."
"Best money we've spent on our property. After trying everything else, their traps actually worked."
Final Word
The cheapest fix isn't the one that costs the least—it's the one that works the first time.