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Pest control for London homes, rented flats and businesses, from Barnet to Croydon and Hillingdon to Havering. Free assessment. Mice from £170 + VAT. Same-day visits, often within the hour.
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rat and mouse jobs a day in winter
technicians on our team
mouse treatment + VAT
Most common in London
Common pests in London homes
Mouse and rat jobs run from the first cold weeks until early April. Wasp nests follow from spring to autumn.
Mice
Move between flats through floor voids and pipes. Two visits, then proofing.
Mouse control →
Rats
Near canals, rivers and food streets. Bait, traps and proofing of the way in.
Rat control →
Bed bugs
Carried in luggage and furniture. Inspection, treatment and a follow-up.
Bed bug treatment →
Cockroaches
Gel and targeted treatment for flats, kitchens and food businesses.
Cockroach control →
Wasps
Nests in lofts and eaves from spring to autumn. Often treated the same day.
Wasp nest removal →
Moths
Clothes moths in wool rugs, carpets and wardrobes. Usually more than one visit.
Moth control →
Why London
What draws pests into London homes
More than half of London households live in a flat, and about one in nine lives in a flat inside a converted house. In those buildings, mice and cockroaches travel between homes along shared floors, risers and pipe runs, so treating one flat often isn’t enough. A fifth of London homes were built before 1900.
54.0%
of London households live in a flat
Census 2021
11.1%
live in a flat in a converted house
Census 2021
20.9%
of London homes were built before 1900
VOA 2025
Source: Census 2021, ONS; VOA council tax stock 2025
From our jobs
What we find on London jobs
About 60
rat and mouse jobs a day
In the cold months. Estimate from Edris Latifi
10
technicians on our team
EcoCare
2 visits
per rat or mouse job
7 to 10 days apart
“Mostly under the kitchen sink, where you take the plinths off. In the UK most kitchens are next to the garden, so mice come in through the air vents or the pipework and into the kitchen. The other spots are utility and boiler rooms, and of course lofts.”
Edris Latifi, co-owner, on where our technicians most often find mice getting in
What a rat or mouse job involves:
First visit: we check the whole property for the way in, then start treatment.
Bait, traps or contact gel, in tamper-resistant stations near children or pets.
Second visit 7 to 10 days later, to check activity and top up the treatment.
A written report at the end. Proofing is quoted separately.
Urgent problem?
Same-day pest control in London
If you have bites you can’t explain or a wasp nest by the front door, call us. We can usually come the same day, and often within the hour. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Before you call, it helps to know:
What you saw, where, and when you first noticed it.
If you can take one safely, a photo of the droppings, nest or bites.
Whether children, pets or vulnerable people live there.
Whether you rent, own or manage the property.
Your postcode, so we can tell you when we can be there.
Mon–Fri
8am to 7pm
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Sat
10am to 6pm
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“The Pest Control service were able to respond and come to the property on the same day, in an emergency, alongside promptly arranging a follow-up visit, with advice on further prevention.”
Checkatrade · W1W · Apr 2024
Prices
What pest control costs in London
Our assessment is free. Mouse treatment starts from £170 + VAT, and proofing is quoted separately after the assessment. For other pests we quote once we have seen the problem, because the price depends on the points below.
Visits
The pest
Rats and mice usually take two visits, 7 to 10 days apart.
Spread
How far it has spread
Shared areas in a block may need treating too.
Size
The property
Its size, access, and how many rooms need treating.
Extra
Proofing
Sealing the way in is quoted separately, if it suits the property.
Council or private
Does your council do pest control?
Pick your borough to see what the council offers, taken from each council’s own pest control page.
A paid service for homes, booked online. Not foxes or bees.
Free assessment first. Mouse treatment from £170 + VAT, for homes, lets and businesses.
Council details were checked in October and November 2026. We don’t list council prices, so check your council’s own page for current fees.
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Council pest control or EcoCare?
What each option usually covers in London. Details differ by borough.
London councils
EcoCare
Who it’s for
Differs by borough. Some don’t treat private homes.
Homes, landlords, flats and businesses.
Renters
Most ask renters to speak to the landlord first.
Tenants or landlords, with a written report.
Proofing the gaps
Often not included. Hounslow charges extra.
Yes, quoted after the free assessment.
Businesses
Depends on the borough.
Shops, offices, hotels and food businesses.
Cost
Paid in many boroughs that offer it.
Free assessment. Mice from £170 + VAT.
Council details were checked in October and November 2026. We don’t list council prices, so check your council’s own page for current fees.
Landlords and tenants
Who deals with pests in a rented flat?
“Eco had a great balance of good customer service, clear information about how they work and straight forward pricing so we went with them.” Checkatrade · SE1 · Landlord, mouse in a flat · Jul 2024
Tenants
Tell your landlord in writing first. In Westminster, the council’s private housing team can step in if the landlord doesn’t act.
Pest control Westminster →
Landlords and agents
We treat lets and HMOs across London. On rat and mouse jobs, the written report can go straight to you or your agent.
Pest control for landlords →
Blocks and leaseholders
In a block, mice move through shared voids and risers. Shared areas usually fall to the freeholder or managing agent.
Mouse control →
Reviews
What London customers say
★★★★★ 4.8 from 850+ Google reviews · 9.7/10 from 160 Checkatrade reviews
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“They arranged a same-day inspection of my flat and started treatment just a couple of days later.”
Checkatrade · E2 · Bed bugs · Apr 2026
★★★★★
“Explained what he would do. Provided report and quote. Arrived on time and made thorough inspection.”
Simon B. · Checkatrade · CR0 · Mar 2026
★★★★★
“Knowledgable and professional they resolved my rat problem very quickly. Very happy with their work.”
Checkatrade · HA9 · Rats · Apr 2026
★★★★★
“Mosh from EcoCare pest management visited a second time and reported the capture of the culprit mouse.”
Checkatrade · W5 · Mice · Jan 2024
★★★★★
“The team came to the property the same day I called them and immediately set out to getting rid of the mouse.”
Checkatrade · NW2 · Mice · Feb 2025
★★★★★
“They came out to us super quickly and Stewart successfully exterminated the nest with ease.”
Alice N. · Google · Wasps · Jul 2025
For businesses
Pest control for London businesses
We treat restaurants, hotels, offices, clinics and managed blocks, with a free assessment first. Rat and mouse jobs end with a written report you can keep on file.
Restaurants and food businesses
From Indian restaurants on Brick Lane to gastro pubs: wasps in dining areas and cockroaches in kitchens.
Food businesses →
Hotels, B&Bs and houseboats
From houseboats on the Thames and B&Bs in Camden to hotels on the Isle of Dogs. An inspection first, then a plan to keep pests out.
Commercial pest control →
Period and modern homes
Victorian mansions and Georgian townhouses in Kensington: silverfish in basements, bugs and rodents in kitchens.
Residential pest control →
Recent London jobs
Feb 2025 · Paddington
Bed bugs and cockroaches in a hotel of over 100 rooms. Same-day response, done within 36 hours, then a quarterly plan.
Case studies →
Mar 2025 · Mayfair
Rodents chewing the wiring of a private clinic. Cleared within 7 days, then the way in was proofed.
Pest control Mayfair →
Jun 2024 · NHS ward
Ants in a room on a mental health ward. Treated the same day, with a follow-up visit a week later.
Case studies →
Where we work
Across London
EcoCare provides pest control across every London borough, for homes, businesses and managed properties. Rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps, moths and birds, treated with eco-friendly methods and a 24/7 response. Pick your area below for local response times and the team that covers it, or book a free assessment and we will tell you what you are dealing with before you commit to anything.
Central London
North and East London
South London
West London
If your area isn’t listed, call us and we’ll tell you if we cover it.
FAQ
London pest control questions
How much does pest control cost in London?
Our assessment is free, and mouse treatment starts from £170 + VAT. Other pests and proofing are quoted after the assessment, because the price depends on the pest, the property and how far it has spread.
Do you have to pay for pest control to come out?
Not for our assessment, which is free. You pay for the treatment you agree to after it. Some London councils charge for their visits and others don’t treat private homes, so check your council’s page to compare.
Does the council do pest control in London?
It depends on the borough. Wandsworth and Hounslow run paid services, and Islington has its own team. Westminster treats only its own tenants and leaseholders. Merton, Kingston and Richmond don’t treat private homes.
How do you tell if you have rats in your walls?
Listen for scratching at night in the walls, loft or under the floor. Look for dark droppings up to 2 cm long, gnaw marks, greasy marks along walls and a smell of ammonia in closed spaces.
What time of year is best for pest control?
It depends on the pest. From the first cold weeks until early April we do about 60 mouse and rat jobs a day, and wasp nests are treated from spring to autumn. For bed bugs and cockroaches, call as soon as you see signs.
What is the hardest pest to get rid of?
In London flats it is often bed bugs and mice, because they move between neighbouring homes. Bed bugs usually need more than one visit, and mice come back from next door if only one flat is treated.
How can I get rid of rats?
Take away food and find the way in. Our rat treatment is two visits, 7 to 10 days apart, with bait or traps in tamper-resistant stations, then proofing if it suits the property. Our rats guide has the steps you can take yourself.
When can you come out?
Usually the same day, and often within the hour. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Pests in London? Call us today.
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