A scratching noise behind a kitchen unit calls for a different conversation from a wasp nest above a shop entrance. In the first case, you need someone who can investigate how rodents are getting in. In the second, access and the timing of a visit may be the immediate concerns. This guide brings together ten UK pest control providers, from London callout teams to companies that manage multiple commercial sites. Start with the sections that match your situation, then use the company links to check coverage or request a quote.
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Ten pest control companies to compare
Rentokil
Offers residential and commercial pest control. Use the service pages to identify the right team for the infestation.
Coverage · UK network. Confirm local technician coverage by postcode.
Prices and quotes · Request a quote for the pest and property.
Start here if you are comparing a household callout with support for business premises. Those are different enquiries even when they involve the same pest. At home you may need advice on preparation and a return visit. At work you may also need a written record for a landlord, facilities manager or another person responsible for the premises. Explain who will need that record when you enquire.
Pestforce
Routes enquiries to local pest controllers. Confirm which technician covers your postcode and what the quote includes.
Coverage · Local operators across the UK. Confirm the operator for your postcode.
Prices and quotes · Ask for a written quote and whether follow-up is included.
This is a useful route if you want to find out who serves your postcode before discussing treatment. Give the local operator the full address and explain any access problems, such as a shared loft or restricted parking. Ask who will carry out the visit and who you should call if you notice more activity after treatment. Keep that number with your written quote.
PestControl.co.uk
Lists rodent and wasp treatments alongside specialist services such as bird proofing.
Coverage · Local UK coverage through its enquiry service. Confirm postcode availability.
Prices and quotes · Ask for a price for the specific pest and access requirements.
The service list is a useful starting point if the problem could involve exclusion work as well as treatment. For example, if birds are getting into a covered loading area, describe where they enter and whether equipment or vehicles block access. For a rodent enquiry, explain which areas show signs of activity and ask which parts of the property the technician can inspect on the first visit.
Fantastic Pest Control
Offers London pest control for rodents, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, ants and wasps. Its London service page also lists inspections, heat treatment for bed bugs and pest proofing.
Coverage · London and addresses within the M25 for the advertised rates. Ask for a quote outside the M25.
Prices and quotes · For a one-bedroom residential property, the one-month treatment starts at £230 and includes an initial treatment and one follow-up. Parking and congestion charges may apply, and appointments between 8 pm and 5 am carry a £50 surcharge. Official source
Fantastic Pest Control publishes packages with different numbers of follow-up visits. Ask which package applies to your pest, whether the price covers every room that needs treatment and when you can book each return visit. If you need an evening appointment, ask for the total including the night surcharge before booking. For bed bugs, ask what preparation is required and whether the quoted method is heat treatment or another option.
Panther Pest Control
Serves London homes and businesses, with published services for rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches and wasps. Its website publishes starting prices.
Coverage · Greater London, including Islington, Hackney, Greenwich, Croydon, Ealing and Westminster.
Prices and quotes · Published starting prices: inspection £62, wasp nest treatment £89, rodent treatment £184 and bed bug control £204. Official source
London residents can use Panther’s published prices to decide which enquiry to make first. If you have seen signs of pests without identifying the species, ask what an inspection covers and whether the inspection fee changes if you book treatment. In a converted house, tell the company if you can only provide access to your flat. The route into the property may be in an area controlled by the landlord.
247 Pest Control
Serves homes and businesses across Greater London. Its website lists rodent control, bed bug heat treatment and commercial pest management. It takes emergency enquiries around the clock, with same-day visits subject to availability.
Coverage · Greater London, including Camden, Clapham, Croydon, Hackney, Islington and Westminster.
Prices and quotes · Published starting prices: inspection £79, wasp nest removal £65, rodent treatment £95 and bed bug treatment £100. Official source
Consider 247 Pest Control if you need to ask about an urgent visit in Greater London or want to discuss options such as heat treatment. When you call, say whether the property will be occupied and whether anyone needs help preparing the rooms. Ask what the advertised starting price covers and whether follow-up visits are included. The company takes emergency enquiries around the clock, with same-day attendance subject to availability.
JG Pest Control
Handles reactive pest callouts, including cockroaches, squirrels and heat treatment for bed bugs.
Coverage · London and the South East, with local teams elsewhere in the UK.
Prices and quotes · Request a quote for the pest, property and number of visits. Official source
JG is an option when you need a local callout or want to ask about a specialist treatment. For suspected bed bugs, tell the team how many rooms are affected and which rooms are occupied. Ask whether the technician will inspect adjacent rooms, what preparation is needed and how they decide whether a second visit is required. Check the local team’s availability before arranging access.
NBC Environment
Provides pest management and specialist bird control. Businesses can enquire about ongoing pest management for their premises.
Coverage · UK network with local contact pages, including Manchester.
Prices and quotes · Ask for a quote based on the site and whether you need a single visit or a maintenance programme. Official source
NBC Environment is relevant to businesses comparing ongoing pest management or specialist bird control. When discussing a commercial site, set out the areas the contractor will need to cover and the hours when work can take place. Ask how findings are recorded, who receives reports and what happens when a technician spots a maintenance issue that your own team needs to fix.
Pest Solutions
Provides pest control through local teams. Its city pages give a starting point for discussing treatment at your property.
Coverage · Published service pages include Aberdeen, Peterhead, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Prices and quotes · Contact your local team for a quote and ask what follow-up is included. Official source
Pest Solutions publishes local pages for places including Aberdeen and Newcastle. Use the closest relevant page to start your enquiry, then give your full postcode. If you manage more than one property, explain whether you need help at one address or a plan for several. Ask which team will attend and whether it can return if activity continues after the first treatment.
Contego Response
Provides pest and bird control, pest proofing and CCTV drain surveillance to help locate entry points.
Coverage · UK provider. Confirm attendance for your site and service.
Prices and quotes · Ask for a quote that separates inspection, treatment and any proofing work. Official source
Contego Response is worth considering if you need to discuss proofing or suspect that a drain is involved. Gather any existing site plans or previous treatment notes before the enquiry. Ask the company to set out what it would inspect, who would carry out any recommended repairs and how it would check whether the work had dealt with the route pests were using.
The shortlist combines companies found through Google UK with additional providers selected for their regional coverage or specialist services. Entries are presented as options to compare.
Choose a company for the job you actually have
If you know where the activity is, describe the location before asking for a price. A wasp nest under a low shed roof presents a different access problem from one high in a wall. A rodent sighting in a detached garage is also a different enquiry from repeated activity in a row of connected commercial units. Two quotes can both sound reasonable while covering different amounts of work.
If you are unsure what you have found, ask how the company handles an inspection and what information the technician will give you afterwards. A useful inspection should help you decide what needs doing next, who can authorise it and whether the first visit can include treatment. Tell the company about children, pets or other occupants when you book and follow the instructions it gives for the property.
Compare the written quotes line by line
Start with the visit itself. Check whether the price is for an inspection, one treatment or a course of visits. Ask whether VAT applies to the price you have been given and whether there is a separate charge for urgent attendance. If the company gives you a starting price, ask what needs to be true for that price to apply at your property.
Then compare what happens after the visit. If the quote includes proofing, ask which openings it covers and what materials or repairs cost extra. If the company offers follow-up, ask whether it is a booked visit or something you request if activity continues. Put any guarantee terms alongside the quote so you can check the time limit, what you need to do and what the company will do if the pest returns.
Prepare a brief before you enquire
Write down your postcode, the type of property, where you have seen activity and when you first noticed it. Describe what you have observed in plain terms. For example, say that you heard scratching under the floor at night or found droppings in a particular cupboard. If you have photographs taken from a safe distance, mention that they are available when you contact the company.
Add the details that could affect access. For a rented flat, note who holds keys to any shared rooms or cupboards. For a business, give the hours when a technician can work and say whether customers, staff or deliveries will be present. If previous work has taken place, share the date and what was done. This gives the provider a clearer basis for deciding who to send and what to quote.
What to do after the first visit
Ask the technician to explain what they found, what they did and when you should contact them again. Keep a note of the visit date and any instructions about cleaning, room access or moving furniture. If work is recommended for a landlord or facilities team, ask for the relevant part of the findings in writing so you can pass it on.
Once you have a shortlist, use the provider buttons above to check coverage and send the same brief to each company. Compare the proposed work and the total cost alongside the earliest suitable appointment. If one provider can attend sooner, ask what they can do during that visit so you know whether you are booking an assessment, a treatment or both.
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