What pest control costs
Guide prices for common pest control jobs in 2026, what makes a job cost more or less, and what a fair price should include.
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Guide prices
Most single-pest treatments for a home cost £100 to £300 in the UK in 2026, outside London. Jobs that need several visits, like bed bugs, cost more. Here's what common jobs cost.
| Job | Typical UK price, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Wasp nest treatment (one nest) | £80 – £200 |
| Rats (course of treatment) | £150 – £300 |
| Mice (course of treatment) | £120 – £300 |
| Fleas (whole-house treatment) | £100 – £220 |
| Squirrels in a loft | £150 – £350 |
| Cockroaches (per treatment) | £100 – £280 |
| Bed bugs (one room) | £100 – £550 |
| Bed bugs (whole flat or house) | £700 – £2,000 |
| Ants (per treatment) | £100 – £230 |
| Bird proofing a house | £150 – £600 |
| Commercial pest survey | £80 – £150 |
Guide prices for homes outside London, from Fantastic Services, Fantastic Services (wasps), Whito. Your fixed price is agreed before any treatment.
Mole catching and solar panel mesh vary too much to give a useful range without seeing the site, so you get a fixed price once we know what's involved.
What affects the price
- The pest. A wasp nest is usually one visit. Rats, mice, bed bugs and cockroaches need follow-ups, so they cost more.
- How big the problem is. A few mice in a garage is quicker to deal with than an infestation that's spread through a house.
- The size of the property. Bed bug and flea treatments are priced by the room or the home.
- Access and height. Nests high in the eaves or in awkward roof spaces take longer.
- Proofing. Blocking the ways in is extra work, and it's what stops you paying again.
- Timing. Out-of-hours and emergency visits cost more.
What a fair price includes
- All the visits the treatment needs, not just the first
- The products used, with information about them
- Advice on, or a price for, proofing the ways in
- A written record of what was done
Council or private?
City of Doncaster Council runs its own pest control service, and council charges vary a lot around the country. Our guide to council and private pest control explains the differences.
Want an exact figure? Get a fixed price before we start.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to get rid of rats?
Typically £150 to £300 for a course of treatment in 2026, outside London, with proofing priced separately. The number of visits and how far the rats have spread make the biggest difference.
How much does wasp nest removal cost?
Typically £80 to £200 for one nest in 2026, outside London. Ground-level nests are cheaper and high nests in the eaves cost more. Extra nests on the same visit are usually £30 to £60 each.
Why is bed bug treatment so expensive?
It's slow, careful work. Bed bugs hide in seams and cracks, eggs survive the first treatment, and insecticide treatment needs at least two visits. Heat treatment kills everything in one go but needs specialist equipment.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
For many jobs, yes. Tell us the pest, where it is and roughly how long it's been going on, and we can usually give a fixed price. Larger or unclear jobs need a look first.
Get a fixed price
Tell us what you're seeing and where you are. We'll call you back to talk it through and give you a fixed price before any treatment.
Or call 01302 616311
- Price agreed before we start
- We tell you what we use and where
- We never cold call or knock on doors