Pest Control Shortlands
A managed block and communal waste
If the report concerns a bin store or shared corridor, establish who can authorise work there. An individual resident may be able to book access to a flat but not to the wider building. Describe the communal evidence separately from signs inside the home when you contact the team.
Call 020 3514 3293How pest control in Shortlands works
If you are considering pest control in Shortlands, we explain the stages involved in assessing the concern. Your observations, practical access and the inspection findings help determine the next discussion about the work.
Tell us about the signs
We ask what has changed at the property and what evidence remains visible, giving the inspection a clearer purpose than a general report of pests somewhere. Where several occupiers are affected, identify the person coordinating access and the spaces under their control so the booking reflects the permissions that actually exist.
Inspect the affected spaces
On site, the assessment follows the reported signs and the accessible surroundings, considering possible movement routes alongside sources of food, shelter or other supporting conditions. The discussion separates the immediate pest concern from the building conditions around it, helping you understand why treatment and prevention may involve different practical actions.
Agree the right approach
We discuss the suitable response to the evidence found, explaining the purpose of the proposed treatment and the parts of the premises to which it relates. If someone else will be present for treatment, pass on the agreed access arrangements and instructions so the person meeting us understands the proposed work at the property.
Follow through and prevent
We explain what you should do after the work and which changes to report, helping distinguish new observations from the evidence that was already present before treatment. Where a review would help, its purpose and arrangements are discussed, while prevention advice stays focused on the conditions identified and the actions relevant to the affected premises.
Call us with your address and a description of the signs to discuss an inspection and clarify the scope of the proposed visit.
Discuss an inspection
Location and access
Shortlands includes addresses within the London Borough of Bromley. For shared premises, identify the unit and the entrance to use.
A single sighting outdoors
One animal or insect outside does not by itself show where a problem originates or whether a building is affected. Record repeated activity, visible damage and any signs indoors. That evidence gives the team a clearer basis for discussing whether an inspection or a particular service is appropriate.
Keep previous product use on the record
Tell the technician about DIY sprays, bait or traps already used, including where they were placed. Additional products can affect the evidence or interfere with a planned approach. Do not add a new treatment immediately before the visit without discussing how it fits the proposed inspection.
Do not judge insect treatment by one observation
Some insect problems require monitoring over time, and signs can be missed or confused with old evidence. Follow the specific review instructions and report live insects with a location and date. The team can then discuss whether another inspection or adjustment is appropriate.
Does the starting price cover every property?
The guide price is a starting point for the named service. Extent of activity, inspection scope, difficult access and further visits can affect the quote. Describe the situation accurately and confirm what is included before agreeing to an appointment.
Service starting prices
| Treatment | From |
|---|---|
| Mice | £85 |
| Rats | £95 |
| Bed bugs | £145 |
| Cockroaches | £110 |
| Wasps | £85 |
| Ants | £75 |
Confirm the scope, access and any return visits in your quote.
Make the full postcode part of the booking
A local area name can cover several streets and different types of property. Give the complete postcode, building number and correct entrance when discussing the visit. Add any reception or concierge procedure so the address and access arrangements are unambiguous.
Nearby coverage
Discuss an inspection
Call with the postcode, signs and access details.