Flea treatment
What flea treatment costs
Flea treatment costs from £100 for a home treatment, and £100 to £220 is typical outside London (Fantastic Services, 2026). In London it is £130 to £260.
Typical price
£100 to £220for a home treatmentIn London
£130 to £260 in London and the South EastFantastic Services, 2026Median council fee
£113.10across 137 councils that charge
- Price by size of job
- Why guides disagree
- London and the South East
- What affects the price
- The council option
- Ways to keep the cost down
- The pet is a separate cost
- Who pays in a rented home
Price by size of job
Fantastic Services, 2026, gives these prices outside London:
- one or two rooms: £100 to £150
- a whole home: £150 to £220
- a two-visit treatment: £170 to £220
Heavier cases need a second visit two to three weeks later, so ask whether it is included in the quote. Flea treatment explains what happens on each visit.
Why guides disagree
In 2026 PestPro Index (March) gives £80 to £150 and PestMatch £80 to £180. howmuchshoulditcost gives £100 to £300, with an average of £180. The lower figures usually cover a single small treatment. Always ask what the quote includes, and whether it covers a follow-up visit.
London and the South East
Expect to pay 20 to 30% more in London and the South East: £130 to £260 according to Fantastic Services.
What affects the price
Three things move the price: the number of rooms, how heavy the infestation is and whether a second visit is needed. A one-room job sits at the bottom of the range, while a whole home with a follow-up sits at the top. Prices in London run 20 to 30% higher. A firm that surveys first can give a firmer quote than one that prices over the phone.
The council option
Most councils treat fleas for a fee, and the prices vary a lot. Test Valley charges £86.10 for up to three bedrooms (2026/27), Colchester £140 (2026/27), Lancaster £121 (2025/26) and Solihull £232. Check whether you must be at home and how many bedrooms the price covers. Our council pest control page shows what yours offers.
Ways to keep the cost down
You can reduce the job before the technician arrives. Vacuum, wash soft furnishings hot and have the pet treated by your vet. Ask for a quote that states the number of visits and the guarantee period. Compare it with your council's fee, which is often lower, though you may need to be at home for the visit.
The pet is a separate cost
None of these prices covers treating the pet. Ask your vet about the animal, and tell the pest controller about all pets, fish tanks and young children before you book.
Who pays in a rented home
A tenant whose pets bring in fleas will usually be asked to pay. Fleas left by a previous occupier, or linked to the building, are the landlord's. Pests are an HHSRS hazard, so report it in writing. To try a small problem first, see the DIY guide.
Questions people ask
How much does flea treatment cost?
About £100 to £220 for a home outside London, and £130 to £260 in London (Fantastic Services, 2026).
Does the council treat fleas?
Often, for a fee. Test Valley charges £86.10 for up to three bedrooms and Solihull £232.
Is a second visit included?
Not always. Heavier cases need one two to three weeks later, so ask before you book.
Does the price include my pet?
No. Ask your vet about the pet.
Why do guides give different prices?
Some cover a single small treatment and others a whole home with a follow-up. Compare what each quote includes.