How much does pest control cost in the UK?
Most pest control jobs in the UK cost between £50 and £400. The median is £225.
Typical prices for pest control in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What you get for that
Mice, rats, wasps, bed bugs, fleas and moths dealt with at home.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Treat a wasp nest | £50 to £90 |
| Mice treatment, two or three visits | £120 to £220 |
| Bed bug treatment, one or two rooms | £200 to £400 |
What changes the price for pest control
- The pest. Wasps are usually a single visit. Mice and rats are a course of two or three visits over a couple of weeks, and bed bugs often need a repeat treatment.
- How established it is. A few mice in a kitchen is a different job from an infestation in the roof space and the walls.
- Proofing. Blocking the gaps they get in by is what stops them coming back. It is often quoted separately from the treatment.
- Size of the property. Bed bug, flea and moth treatments are priced by the room or by floor area.
What is usually included
- A survey of the problem
- Treatment, and the return visits in the quoted course
- Removing bait and dead pests at the end
And what is usually not
- Proofing work, unless it is quoted
- Repairs to damage the pests caused
- Cleaning and laundering after a bed bug treatment
- Honey bees, which a beekeeper can usually collect and rehome instead
The one thing that saves the most money
Check whether your council still runs a pest service first. Some do, and charge less for rats and mice. Whoever you book, ask how they will keep poison away from children and pets before they lay any.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified pest control taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a pest control taskBrowse pest control taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a £225 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | £264.95 | £225 |
| Tasker receives | £171 | £218.27 |
| Platform fees | £93.95 | £6.73 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does pest control cost in the UK?
£50 to £400 for most jobs, with a median of £225. Typical prices for pest control in the UK, from current UK market rates. Post your task to get exact fixed-price offers.
What makes pest control more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.