What this tool is for

Pest control prices in the UK vary a lot, and it can be hard to tell whether a quote you have been given is fair. This tool gives you a ballpark figure for what treatment should cost, based on the pest you are dealing with and how bad the problem has become, so you have something to compare against before you ring around.

It is not a formal quote, and the final price will always depend on the company you pick and what they find when they visit, but it should give you a sensible range to work with.

When it might help

Use it if you have spotted signs of a pest at home or in a small business and you are trying to work out whether to call in a professional or have a go yourself. It is also useful if a pest controller has already quoted you and you want a second opinion on whether the number sounds reasonable.

Typical users are homeowners, renters checking what a landlord might be charged, and small landlords or letting agents trying to budget for a callout. It covers common UK pests like rats, mice, wasps, ants, bedbugs, fleas, moths, cockroaches and squirrels.

How it works

You answer a few short questions about the type of pest, how severe things are (for example, one sighting versus an ongoing problem), and your rough location in the UK. The tool then shows an estimated price range, a short note on what tends to push the cost up or down, and a list of things a decent quote should include so you know what to ask for. Your answers are not saved and nothing is shared with pest control firms, so you can use it as many times as you need while you work out what to do next.