How much wasp nest removal costs

Typical prices

PestMatch gives a typical price of £60 to £150 per nest, rising to £80 to £205 in London and the South East. An extra nest on the same visit costs £25 to £50.

Other guides differ. Fantastic Services quotes £80 to £200 a nest outside London and £100 to £220 in London and the South East, which is 15 to 25% more, with an extra nest at £30 to £80. PestPro Index says £50 to £100 is typical. Any single figure hides this spread, so a quote of £50 may be the cheap end, and one of £200 may reflect a hard-to-reach nest.

What changes the price

A nest that is easy to reach usually costs less than one in a roof space or cavity, where a ladder or platform and extra time are needed. The number of nests on the same visit matters, because the extra ones cost less. Where you live matters too: London and the South East cost 15 to 25% more.

Treatment is one visit and kills the colony within 24 to 48 hours. Removing the nest is optional, so ask whether it is included. For what happens on the day, see our wasp nest removal page.

Council wasp treatment

Most councils treat wasps, usually for a fixed fee, though some do not. Check yours before you book a private firm. See council pest control for the fee in your area.

Comparing quotes

Ask each firm what the price covers: how many nests, whether removal is included, and whether a return visit is free if the nest is re-colonised. Also ask what happens if the nest turns out not to be wasps: a honey bee swarm should be referred to a beekeeper, not treated. Many firms guarantee the treated nest.

Be wary of a headline price that does not say whether it is per nest or per visit. If you rent and the nest is in the roof, the landlord is usually responsible. A small, open nest can be treated yourself, as our DIY guide explains. Check it is a wasp nest first with the identification guide.