Professional Pricing, Built for Reliability

Based in Conroe, Texas and serving Montgomery County and East Texas. We price for disciplined operations, consistent documentation, and long-term colony health - so your site stays stable year after year.

Simple Pricing

Colony management is priced per colony. New sites include a one-time installation fee. Telemetry is optional.

Base pricing assumes a site within 20 road miles of Conroe, TX. Locations beyond 20 miles include a travel surcharge to cover drive time, fuel, and vehicle wear. We quote the surcharge upfront before any site visit or installation.

TIER 1

Managed Apiary

Turn-key colony management and documentation aligned to typical ag valuation expectations.

Starting at

$1,800

$600 one-time installation (Year 1)

6 hives minimum

Best For

Most landowners seeking reliable, professional service with minimal oversight.

✓ Installation on your property

✓ Routine inspections & seasonal management

✓ Pest & disease management

✓ Colony replacement (within seasonal window)

✓ Annual documentation packet (photos, logs, hive counts)

✓ Email/text support (business hours)

○ Real-time monitoring alerts

○ Portal with live data

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Managed + Monitoring

Everything in Tier 1, plus monitoring that improves transparency and reduces surprise events.

Starting at

$2,400

$600 one-time installation (Year 1)

6 hives minimum

Best For

Landowners who value visibility, proactive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making.

✓ Everything in Tier 1

✓ Monitoring subscription (choose Lite or Plus)

✓ Automated alerts for anomalies

✓ Landowner portal with live data

✓ Monthly site summary (client-readable)

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TIER 3

Stewardship + Visibility

For sites where community visibility, education, or premium stewardship matters.

Starting at

$3,000

$600 one-time installation (Year 1)

6 hives minimum

Best For

Community or premium sites that need visibility, education, or enhanced reporting.

✓ Everything in Tier 1 or 2

✓ On-site signage (optional)

✓ Education / stakeholder messaging support (optional)

✓ Premium reporting cadence (optional)

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Optional Telemetry

Add visibility and alerts for stronger documentation and faster response.

Telemetry Lite - $600/site/year

Temperature and humidity sensors
Uptime monitoring
Dashboard access for your site
Annual summary for appraisal district review

Telemetry Plus - $1,200/site/year

Lite features plus hive weight and activity/buzz sensing
Alerting and higher-frequency data retention
Dashboard access and service integration

What the installation fee covers

Site assessment (as needed)
Placement plan and safety siting
Hive stand and initial setup labor
Initial documentation baseline (photos and starting condition)
Access setup verification (gate/lockbox method confirmed)

Examples & Appraisal District Standards

Appraisal district standards: Determined by your appraisal district's degree-of-intensity. A common published rule in Montgomery & Walker is 6 colonies on 5 acres, plus 1 additional colony per additional 2.5 acres (verify per district).

5 acres (commonly 6 colonies): Year 1 → $600 installation + (6 × $300) = $2,400; Renewal years → (6 × $300) = $1,800.

10 acres (commonly 8 colonies): Year 1 → $600 installation + (8 × $300) = $3,000; Renewal years → (8 × $300) = $2,400.

15 acres (commonly 10 colonies): Year 1 → $600 installation + (10 × $300) = $3,600; Renewal years → (10 × $300) = $3,000.

Colony counts are set to meet appraisal district standards; your assessment confirms the correct number.

Service Area & Travel Surcharge

We prioritize nearby sites to keep routing efficient and service reliable.

Zone A: Core

0–20 road miles from Conroe

Travel Surcharge

No travel surcharge

Typical service: Tuesday/Thursday route days with predictable scheduling

Zone B: Extended

20–40 road miles from Conroe

Travel Surcharge

+$250/year (typical)

Quoted upfront; routing efficiencies may adjust scheduling

Typical service: Monthly or as-needed scheduling with route clustering

Zone C: Remote

40+ road miles from Conroe

Travel Surcharge

Case-by-case

Typical service: Often requires bundled routing or higher minimums; quoted before scheduling.

Cluster Incentive

If 2+ properties within ~2–3 miles sign within 30 days, we can often reduce the travel surcharge or improve routing priority. Ask during intake.

✓ Priority routing when we can cluster stops
✓ Reduced travel surcharge when clustered routing lowers costs

Distances are calculated by typical driving routes (not “as the crow flies”).

April Installation Slots

Secure Your Spring Install Window

We cap April installations to maintain service quality, documentation consistency, and reliable routing. Once April slots are filled, remaining installs roll to May/June.

April is ideal for spring hive establishment. Early installation means:

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Peak Foraging Season

Hives establish before summer heat

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Full-Year Documentation

Complete records for appraisal district submission

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Cluster Advantage

Potential neighborhood discounts

Reservation Deposit

Secure your April slot with a $500 deposit (or 25% of first-year fees, whichever is lower).

✓ Deposit is credited toward your first invoice
✓ Deposit is credited toward first invoice; refundable only if we can't install within the agreed window
✓ If you cancel after assessment approval, deposit is applied to planning + staging costs

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Important: Appraisal District Rules Vary

CBC provides managed hives and professional documentation designed to support agricultural valuation requirements. However, appraisal district rules and timelines vary. The appraisal district makes the final decision on agricultural valuation approval. We cannot guarantee a specific tax outcome, but we provide the professional documentation and managed activity to support your application.

Rollback notice: If land receiving agricultural appraisal changes to a non-agricultural use, a rollback tax may apply under Texas rules. Ask your appraisal district about your specific situation.

Insurance: CBC carries Commercial General Liability coverage for our operations on your property.

Pricing Questions

Questions About Pricing

Straight answers for landowners who want agricultural valuation without becoming beekeepers.

How many hives do I need?

Standards vary by appraisal district. In Montgomery & Walker, a common published rule is 6 colonies for the first 5 acres, plus 1 additional colony per additional 2.5 acres. We'll recommend a count based on your acreage and appraisal district guidance.

Do you guarantee agricultural valuation or tax savings?

No. Appraisal district standards vary and the appraisal district makes the final determination. CBC provides managed colonies and documentation to support your application; we are not a tax advisor and do not guarantee outcomes.

Do you need access to the property?

Yes. For operational reliability and colony welfare, CBC requires 24-hour access (gate code/key/lockbox). We coordinate visits when practical, but access must not depend on same-day availability.

What happens if a hive dies?

CBC maintains hive continuity and replaces colonies within a seasonal window, subject to factors like weather, vandalism, pesticide exposure, and other external risks. Our contract guarantees the hive counts you're paying for.

What does the reservation deposit do?

It reserves your seasonal installation window after we approve your site. The deposit is credited toward your first invoice and is refundable only if we can't install within the agreed window. If you cancel after assessment approval, it covers planning and staging. Intake and initial review do not require a deposit.

Can I get honey from my hives?

Yes. CBC retains harvest rights by default (simplifies operations), but you can opt into a seasonal honey share ($100–$200/site/year, subject to harvest conditions). Wax and other hive products are available as retail add-ons.

What if I'm outside your main service area?

Base pricing assumes sites within 20 road miles of Conroe. Beyond that, we add a travel surcharge based on driving distance and routing complexity. You'll see the exact travel surcharge in your proposal before any site visit or installation. Remote locations (40+ miles) are quoted case-by-case and often require clustered routing.

Is there a multi-year discount?

We offer flexible terms. For 3-year commitments, we waive telemetry install fees OR reduce the Base Site Fee by $150/year.

What are your payment options?

Annual upfront payment is preferred. Quarterly payments are available with a 6% administrative premium (or $0 with ACH autopay). A seasonal reservation deposit is required to secure your installation window and is credited toward your first payment.

Do I have to renew after year one?

No. After the first year, you can upgrade to more hives, add telemetry, switch tiers, or cancel and part ways. There's no multi-year lock-in. Many clients choose to renew because they value the reliability and documentation.

What's the referral program?

Refer a friend and receive account credit or a honey share upgrade (subject to operational feasibility). It's our way of rewarding clients who help build our community.

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