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Pest control cost estimator
UK pest control typically costs around £75 to £180 for a one-off wasp nest, and £150 to £350 or more for a rodent, flea or bedbug job that needs several visits, based on published trade price guides. The figure rises with how widely the problem has spread and how many follow-up visits are needed.
Answer the questions below for an indicative range. It is arithmetic on published UK trade ranges, not a quote. The right next step is a qualified pest controller, so the result ends on the British Pest Control Association find-a-member search.
Your situation
Indicative ranges only, not a quote and not professional advice. Always get written quotes. Source: Checkatrade pest control cost guide, accessed June 2026. Prices vary by spread, access, region and number of visits.
How this estimate is worked out (methodology)
The tool holds a published base range for each pest type, then applies two simple multipliers and shows the arithmetic in the result:
- Property size adjusts the upper end for crawling pests that spread through a building (mice, rats, fleas, bedbugs, cockroaches, ants). A single wasp nest is not size-driven.
- Spread shifts the figure within and beyond the base band: one spot sits at the low end, several rooms at the high end, heavy or long-standing adds repeat visits.
Base ranges are the public Checkatrade pest control cost guide (accessed June 2026). No figure is invented: where a multiplier is applied, the result text states it.
What moves the price
- Number of visits: rodents, fleas and bedbugs usually need follow-ups, a wasp nest rarely does.
- How far it has spread: a contained problem is one treatment, an established one needs proofing too.
- Access and property size: lofts, cavities and larger homes take longer to treat and proof.
- Region, with London and the South East typically at the higher end.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this pest control cost estimator?
It is an indicative range built from published UK trade price guides, not a quote. Real prices vary with how far the infestation has spread, access, your region and the number of visits needed, so always get written quotes from a qualified pest controller before committing.
Why is a single wasp nest cheaper than a mouse or rat job?
A wasp nest is usually one treatment in one place, so it is typically the cheapest call-out. Rodents and bedbugs often need several visits and follow-up proofing, which is why those jobs sit higher in the range.
Can I treat it myself instead?
Sometimes, for a small ant or single-mouse problem. But professional-strength rodenticides are tightly regulated, misuse can poison wildlife and pets, and a missed nest or harbourage just lets the problem return. Read the HSE guidance on rodenticides and use a BPCA member for anything beyond a minor issue.
Sources
Editor, HomesAndHedge
Oliver Mackman is the editor of HomesAndHedge and is accountable for its editorial standards and sourcing. He ensures every claim is backed by a named source such as the Property Care Association, the RHS, the NHS or gov.uk, and that the site is clear about when a job needs a qualified professional.
Last reviewed: 12 June 2026