East of England
Checked October 2026Chelmsford council pest control
Chelmsford City Council runs a limited pest control service. Rats: £78 for 5 visits.
What the council treats
Chelmsford| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £78 | 5 visits | up to 5 visits; free for benefit claimants | £13 below the median |
| Mice | £78 | 5 visits | up to 5 visits | £17 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £78 | 1 visits | 1 nest; 2 nests 93, 3 nests 108, each extra nest 15; free re-treatment within 3 weeks | about the median |
| Hornets | £78 | 1 visits |
- Concessions: Reduced fee for means-tested benefits (Universal Credit, Housing Benefit/Council Tax Support etc): mice 39, wasps from 39 per nest, hornets 39; rats free
- Notes: Only rats, mice, wasps and hornets treated. Phone booking only (01245 606606). Call-out fee charged if no treatment possible but amount not published. Prices valid 1 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027.
Status: Limited service. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Chelmsford, South Woodham Ferrers
Private pest control
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