There is no simple answer to the question: how much do the council charge for pest control? Every council has different charges, and many councils don’t offer pest control services at all.
Those that do have their own pest control prices, and many only provide pest control for certain pest species.
As a leading provider of London pest control services, Integrum Services has put together this guide to London council pest control charges and more.
Please note that councils have exceptionally long waiting lists, with some taking months to perform their first visit. If you need emergency pest control in London at a competitive price to the council, call Integrum on our free phone number 0204 566 5522.
Council Pest Control Charges Across London
Each borough of London has its own council, and each council sets their prices for the pest control services they offer.
Below you can see the data from all 30 London Borough Councils. These figures represent the standard, unsubsidised figures for each area’s average three-bedroom house. Some councils may offer discounted rates for homeowners on qualifying benefits, such as council tax reduction benefits or Universal Healthcare.
Please Note: These prices are correct at the time of publication, and for accurate quotes, get in touch with your local council. All prices include VAT.
| Rats | Mice | Wasps | Fleas | Bedbugs | Cockroaches | Ants | Squirrels | Moths | |
| Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council | £173.35 | £173.35 | £86.15 | £209.68 | £308.29 | £173.35 | £155.70 | £223.17 | £253.27 |
| Barnet London Borough Council | £195.25 | £195.25 | £93.75 for one nest | £193.23 | £375.63 | £199.61 | £193.23 | N/A | N/A |
| Bexley London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Brent London Borough Council | £188 | £188 | £86 | £280 | £312 | £150.00 | £208 | N/A | £303 |
| Bromley London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Camden London Borough Council | £177.60 | £151.38 | £106.53 | £299.56 | £283.52 | £193.65 | £171.84 | N/A | £274.09 |
| Croydon London Borough Council | £91.71 | £135.03 | £94.33 | £234.02 | £350.09 | £220.19 | £178.66 | £135.03 | £234.02 |
| Ealing London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Enfield Council | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request | Price On Request |
| Royal Borough of Greenwich Council | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) | Free (Service Only For Council House Tenants) |
| Hackney London Borough Council | £186.26 | £186.26 | £102.48 | £186.26 | £186.26 | £167.59 | £167.59 | N/A | N/A |
| Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council | £177 | £177 | £94 | £156 | £312 | £208 | £73 | N/A | £156 |
| Haringey London Borough Council | £191 | £191 | £99.65 | £255 | £360 | £285 | £292 | £199 | £199 |
| London Borough of Harrow Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Havering London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hillingdon London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Hounslow London Borough Council | £180 | £180 | £87.50 | £165 | £300 | £235 | £165 | £225 | N/A |
| Islington London Borough Council | £162.00 | £162.00 | £86.00 | £162.00 | £296.00 | £162.00 | £50.00 | N/A | £248.00 |
| Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council | £258.80 | £258.80 | £101.90 | £175.20 | £428.30 | £280.80 | £65.50 | Price On Asking | £354.40 |
| Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lambeth London Borough Council | £189.60 | £189.60 | £112.80 | £189.60 | £260.40 | £189.60 | £189.60 | £189.60 | £189.60 |
| Lewisham London Borough Council | £150 | £150 | £88 | £150 | £186 | £186 | £150 | £222 | £150 |
| Merton London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Newham London Borough Council | £195 | £195 | £60 | £195 | £305 | £195 | £60 | N/A | £195 |
| Redbridge London Borough Council | £200 | £200 | £95 | £200 | £325 | £230 | £150 | N/A | N/A |
| Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwark London Borough Council | £267.12 | £267.12 | £89.16 | £296.88 | £296.88 | £178.08 | £178.08 | £267.12 | £296.88 |
| Sutton London Borough Council | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tower Hamlets London Borough Council | Free | £146.40 | £81 | £81 | £213.60 | £146.40 | £81 | N/A | N/A |
| Waltham Forest London Borough Council | £150.00 | £150.00 | £90.00 | £140.00 | £185.00 | £150.00 | £115.00 | N/A | £115.00 |
| Wandsworth London Borough Council | £214 | £214 | £86 | £190.33 | £333.07 | £214 | £71 | £214 | £238 |
If you receive benefits or live on a council-owned property, visit your local council’s pest control page for further information on the qualifying benefits and prices for different bands.
Are London Council Pest Control Services free?
Many councils have different bands they use to price pest control treatments, and can provide pest control at a discounted rate for certain customers. These typically include a bracket for those living in properties owned by the local council, one for those receiving qualifying benefits, and another for private tenants or owner-occupiers.
The qualifying benefits typically include:
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Council Tax Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
- Income-based Job seekers’ Allowance
- Guaranteed Pension Credit
People are often mistaken and believe that all council services are provided free of charge to residents of that area. However, unless you are a council tenant, this is rarely true.
Council services are usually subsidised so that you may receive treatments at a slight discount. However, try to remain vigilant for the sneaky terms and conditions. For example, several council price lists specify the number of visits they will make or the number of rooms they will treat. These can be easy to miss, and you could end up paying much more overall to get rid of the pests in your home.
Also, on several council websites offering free pest control services, there is a clause where you will be charged if the technicians do not see any signs of a pest on your property during their initial visit, or if the problem turns out to be other pests that they don’t remove. For example, if you think you have a wasp nest, but it turns out to be bees, they will charge you but may not remove the pest.
Working with private companies like Integrum Services can help you to ensure that you get the support you need. Our team will carry out a full treatment and provide you with a quote for all support and return visits, so you get a comprehensive price and expert advice.
Do all London Councils offer Pest Control Services?
We’ve looked at all 30 councils across the London boroughs, and most of them do offer pest control services. However, if you’re in one of the following areas, you’ll need to contact us to get rid of your pest problem.
- Bexley London Borough Council
- Havering London Borough Council
- Hillingdon London Borough Council
- Kingston upon Thames London Borough Council
- Merton London Borough Council
- Richmond upon Thames London Borough Council
- Sutton London Borough Council
Do the Councils in London cover all pests?
No, not quite. While council pest control services cover most common pests like rats, mice, bedbugs and ants, most do not offer anything they consider to be ‘specialist’ services.
These specialist services tend to be for protected animals like bees, bats and species of birds. It’s also rare to see a council service offering woodworm treatments.
Despite being quite the problem across London, most council services will not deal with foxes. Therefore, if you’re experiencing issues with foxes in your London home, you will require the use of our specialist fox control services.
Council Vs Professional Pest Control in London
Ultimately a professional pest control service will be more thorough than a council pest control service. Due to the sheer number of jobs the council completes, they do not have the time to provide a detailed service that will guarantee a repeat infestation won’t appear. Other factors include:
Costs
Upon discovering a pest control problem in their home, many turn to the council for help as they believe their treatments are free of charge. However, as proved above, this is simply incorrect.
While some people are eligible for free or subsidised pest control services, most homes are not.
Almost all of the prices listed above are for a specified number of treatments/visits, leaving you with no guarantee that your home will be pest-free by the end of the treatment.
Most of the council websites have prices listed for further treatments required, so to entirely rid your home of pests, you could eventually spend much more using the services of a council pest controller than a professional!
Waiting Lists
One of the most significant disadvantages of using council services is the waiting times. If you live on council property, you’re more likely to be placed higher up the waiting list, but even then, it could be weeks. However, if you are not eligible for free or subsidised services, you’ve got an even longer wait ahead.
If you’ve ever had a pest problem in your home, you’ll know one thing: time is of the essence when dealing with pests.
Long wait times on council waiting lists could mean that one pest sighting could soon become many more. A large infestation can cause significant distress and property damage, which is why it’s often best to work with a professional company, even if your council does offer pest control services.
What Is The Best Alternative To Council Pest Control Solutions In London?
For homeowners, landlords and business owners across London and the South East, an ideal alternative to council pest control is to work with Integrum Services.
Our team have the experience needed to eradicate rats, mice, squirrels, moles, moths, rabbits, bees, wasps, fleas, bed bugs, cockroaches and more.
Additionally, we can provide a wide range of bird control solutions for commercial premises, including bird netting, bird spikes, laser bird deterrents, falconry and also pigeon proofing for solar panels for homes.
So, whether you can get council pest control in your area, or you’re unsupported, Integrum is here for you and you can rely on us to remove vermin quickly and effectively. We offer cost-effective pest treatments for any pest species with no restrictions on visit numbers. Our team can also offer preventative measures, including pest proofing, to ensure your pest problem doesn’t return.
If you’re suffering from a pest problem, view our London Pest Control Prices and contact our friendly team to organise your treatment today at 0204 566 5522. We service all of London and the South East of England, so get in touch to book your appointment.
