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Conroe Bee Company - East Texas

Professional Pricing, Built for Reliability

Colony management priced per hive, transparent installation fees, optional telemetry. Serving East Texas with reliable, professional service.

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
$1,950
$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
Best-effort colony replacement (seasonal window, subject to availability)
Annual documentation packet (photos, logs, hive counts)
Email/text support (business hours)
— Real-time monitoring alerts
— Portal with live data
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TIER 2

Managed + Monitoring

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

Starting at
$2,600
$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
$3,250
$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 (Coming 2026 – Waitlist Open)

Add visibility and alerts for stronger documentation and faster response. Pricing is estimated and subject to change at launch.

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 × $325) = $2,550; Renewal years → (6 × $325) = $1,950.

10 acres (commonly 8 colonies): Year 1 → $600 installation + (8 × $325) = $3,200; Renewal years → (8 × $325) = $2,600.

15 acres (commonly 10 colonies): Year 1 → $600 installation + (10 × $325) = $3,850; Renewal years → (10 × $325) = $3,250.

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.

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.

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:

Peak Foraging Season
Hives establish before summer heat
Full-Year Documentation
Complete records for appraisal district submission
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
  • Refundable only if CBC cancels for reasons solely within CBC's control. Not refundable if delayed by property-access issues, HOA/permitting constraints, weather, or supplier shortages.
  • If you cancel after assessment approval, deposit is applied to planning + staging costs already incurred
  • "Agreed window" means the specific date range defined in your signed proposal
Reserve Your Spring Slot

Important: Appraisal District Rules Vary

CBC provides managed hives and professional documentation designed to support agricultural valuation requirements. Appraisal district rules and timelines vary by county. 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. CBC provides managed colonies and documentation to support your application. We are not a tax advisor. The appraisal district makes the final determination on all applications.
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?
We monitor colony health and make best-effort replacements to maintain contracted colony counts, subject to seasonal availability, weather, and supplier constraints. Colony loss does not trigger a refund; see our Terms of Service for details.
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. It is refundable only if CBC cancels for reasons solely within CBC's control — not refundable if delayed by property-access issues, HOA/permitting constraints, weather, or supplier shortages. 'Agreed window' means the specific date range in your signed proposal. If you cancel after assessment approval, the deposit covers planning and staging costs already incurred. 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?
After the initial term, you can renew, upgrade, add telemetry, or request removal with 30 days notice. Many clients renew because they value the reliability and documentation.
Can I remove the bees during the contract term?
Yes — you can request removal with at least 30 days notice. Because we staff and provision your site based on an annual service agreement, the remaining contract balance is still due through the end of the term. In some cases, we may be able to relocate the apiary to another qualifying property you own within our service area (subject to site feasibility and scheduling). See our Terms of Service for details.
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.

Spring 2026 Installation Slots Are Limited

Reserve your April installation window for full-year documentation. Limited availability.

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Free assessment • No credit card required • Spring 2026 slots filling fast