Typical 2026 quotes
Pest control prices: what treatment actually costs
Rats or mice cost £100–£250 for a proper course of 2–3 visits. A wasp nest is £50–£120 and usually one visit. Bed bugs run £150–£500+ for chemical treatment and more for heat. Cockroaches £150–£350. The cheap quote is usually a single visit that doesn't finish the job, so compare like with like: ask how many visits, and what happens if the pests come back. Tell us what you've got and local technicians will quote you properly.
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- Tell us the pest, the property and how far it has spread. A minute, no account.
- We pass your details to local pest control technicians covering your postcode, and to nobody else.
- They quote you directly, with visit numbers and guarantees spelled out. Compare, book, or walk away.
Pest Control Prices is a free introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd; we pass your details to relevant local pest control technicians who quote you directly. We may receive a fee from providers; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. We are not a pest control firm and nothing here is professional or medical advice; cost figures are typical 2026 quote ranges that vary by region and infestation size.
Typical pest control prices, 2026
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What professional treatment typically costs for the common UK pests in 2026. Quotes vary by region, property size and how established the infestation is; London and the South East sit at the top of the ranges. The visit count matters as much as the price: rodents and bed bugs are courses of treatment, not single visits.
Ranges reflect typical quotes for domestic pest treatment observed across the UK market in 2026; they vary by region, infestation size and access. Rodent and cockroach figures are for a treatment course including follow-up visits; wasp figures are for a single-visit nest treatment; bed bug figures rise with the number of affected rooms. Heat treatment and mole pricing vary widely between firms, treat those rows as indicative and get itemised quotes.
| Pest | Typical price (2026 quotes) | What that covers |
|---|---|---|
| Rats or mice | £100–£250 | Survey, baiting and 2–3 visits, plus proofing advice |
| Wasp or hornet nest | £50–£120 | Single visit to treat the nest; extra nests often discounted |
| Bed bugs, chemical treatment | £150–£500+ | Two or more sprays per affected room, priced by bedroom count |
| Bed bugs, whole-property heat treatment | Often £1,000+ | One-day treatment; kills all life stages, priciest option |
| Cockroaches | £150–£350 | Gel baiting and monitoring over multiple visits |
| Moles | £60–£100 per mole, or fixed garden rates | Trapping visits until caught; some firms charge no-catch, no-fee |
- Professional rat or mouse treatment typically costs £100–£250 in 2026 quotes and is a course of 2–3 visits, not a single call.
- Wasp nest treatment typically costs £50–£120 and takes one visit; old nests are never reused, so an empty winter nest can simply be left.
- Bed bug chemical treatment typically runs £150–£500+ depending on affected rooms; whole-property heat treatment commonly exceeds £1,000 (typical 2026 quotes).
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“Typical pest control prices, 2026”, Pest Control Prices, https://pestcontrolprices.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14). Ranges reflect typical quotes for domestic pest treatment observed across the UK market in 2026; they vary by region, infestation size and access. Rodent and cockroach figures are for a treatment course including follow-up visits; wasp figures are for a single-visit nest treatment; bed bug figures rise with the number of affected rooms. Heat treatment and mole pricing vary widely between firms, treat those rows as indicative and get itemised quotes.
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Questions, answered directly
How much does pest control cost in the UK?
Typical 2026 quotes: rats or mice £100–£250 for a 2–3 visit course, wasp nests £50–£120 in a single visit, bed bugs £150–£500+ for chemical treatment (heat commonly £1,000+), cockroaches £150–£350, moles around £60–£100 per mole or fixed garden rates. Prices vary by region and infestation size.
Why is pest control priced per course rather than per visit?
Because most treatments only work over multiple visits: rodent bait needs checking and replenishing, cockroach gel needs monitoring, and bed bug eggs hatch after the first spray. A single-visit price on those pests buys an incomplete treatment. Wasp nests are the exception, one visit normally ends the colony.
Does the council still do pest control?
Some do, many now charge and some have stopped altogether. Gov.uk's advice is to contact your local council to check what it offers and what it charges. Rat treatment is the service most likely to still be subsidised; wasps and bed bugs are commonly charged at rates similar to private firms.
Who pays for pest control in a rented property?
It depends on the cause. Infestations arising from disrepair, holes in the building fabric, defective drains, are normally the landlord's to sort; problems caused by how the property is kept generally fall to the tenant. Report in writing either way, and in flats push for block-wide treatment where relevant.
What should a pest control quote include?
The number of visits, which areas or rooms are covered, the products or methods used, any guarantee period, and what a return visit costs if the problem persists. Two quotes with the same headline price can differ by a whole follow-up visit, which for rodents or bed bugs is the part that finishes the job.
Is this quote service really free?
Yes, free to you, with no obligation to book anyone. We pass your details only to relevant local pest control technicians, who quote you directly; we may receive a fee from those providers, which is how the service is funded.