PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Pest Control cost in the UK
£100–£300 per treatment. Typically £150.
Most pest control treatments cost £100–£300 in the UK, and £150 is a common bill for a single treatment. Which pest you have matters most: ants or flies are quick, while rats and mice need a plan of two or three visits. Infestation size and proofing work add to it.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does pest control cost in the UK?
| Low end | £100 | a single insect treatment outside London |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £150 | what most people pay |
| High end | £300 | a multi-visit rodent plan with proofing, in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Type of pest — a one-visit ant or spider treatment costs less than a multi-visit rat or mouse control plan
- Size of the infestation — a few insects are cleared quickly, an established colony needs repeat pest treatments
- Number of visits — rodent and cockroach work usually needs follow-up checks, each built into the price
- Size of the property — treating a whole house or a block of flats takes longer than one room
- Proofing — sealing gaps, vents and pipe runs so pests cannot return adds materials and labour
- London and the South East — pest controllers there charge noticeably more than the rest of the UK
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical pest control would have cost about £140 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a pest control booking includes
Takes: Thirty minutes to two hours a visit, with rodent and cockroach plans spread over two to three visits. Not included: Major proofing works, woodworm or damp treatment and repairs to damage the pests caused are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common pest control jobs
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How to pay less
- Check whether your council runs a pest control service before booking a private treatment
- Act at the first sign of pests, as a small infestation needs fewer treatment visits
- Clear food, clutter and rubbish that attract pests so the treatment works first time
Before you book
- Ask whether the pest controller belongs to a trade body such as BPCA or NPTA and carries insurance
- Tell the pest controller about children, pets and fish tanks so baits and sprays are placed safely
- Confirm how many visits the pest control price includes and what a further visit costs
- Keep the written pest control report, as a landlord, buyer or managing agent may ask to see it
Pest Control cost: questions people ask
£100–£300 per treatment, with about £150 typical. One-visit insect treatments cost least; rat and mouse plans with proofing, especially in London, cost most.
Insects such as ants and wasps often need one visit. Rats, mice and cockroaches usually need two or three spread over a few weeks.
Some councils in England and Wales still offer pest control for wasps, rats, mice and bedbugs, sometimes for a fee. GOV.UK has a tool to find out what your council provides.
A trained technician places baits in tamper-resistant boxes and chooses products to suit the home. Tell them about pets and children before they start.
Large proofing jobs, repairs to chewed wiring or insulation, and woodworm treatment are quoted separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK pest control cost guides — a national range per treatment, not a quote. Your price depends on the pest and the property.
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