Wasp nest removal is one of the most price-stable pest jobs in the UK because the treatment itself is quick — usually one visit, 15–30 minutes on site, plus a 24-hour return check is rarely needed. Price is driven by access and timing, not nest size.
Typical 2026 prices
- Council, standard timing (7–14 day wait): £45–£95
- Private operator, scheduled (2–4 days): £55–£95
- Private operator, same-day: £75–£120
- Private operator, evening or weekend call-out: £120–£180
- Hard access (chimney, two-storey eaves, loft requiring access equipment): add £40–£80
What drives price
- 01Access — flat-roof or low eave is base price; chimney pot or two-storey gable adds 50–80%.
- 02Timing — same-day and weekend always carries a premium.
- 03Nest type — wasps are standard; hornets add £20–£40 because PPE and approach differ.
- 04Operator type — BPCA-registered firms charge 15–25% more than unregistered local pest controllers but carry insurance and use approved products.
When DIY makes sense (and when it doesn't)
A small, accessible nest (under 10cm, ground level, in a shed) can be treated with a £6 supermarket wasp powder if you're not allergic and you can do it after dark when wasps are inactive. Anything bigger, higher, or near sleeping areas should go to a professional — see the wasps species page, the emergency wasps page, and the wasp nest removal cost hub.