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Pest Control Tower Hamlets

A balcony, roof edge or external ledge

Photograph visible activity from a safe position and explain its height and access. Birds, wasps and rodents need different assessments, particularly where nesting or work at height is involved. Do not fit exclusion materials, remove a nest or lean out of a window to investigate.

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A clear route forward

How pest control in Tower Hamlets works

Pest control in Tower Hamlets begins with understanding what has actually happened at the property. We use that information to guide the assessment and the discussion about treatment, access and relevant instructions.

Tell us about the signs

We take the description of the problem first, asking about its extent and history before discussing which parts of the property may need inspection access. You can explain any earlier attempts to resolve the issue, including changes to cleaning or storage, without moving suspect items between rooms just for the appointment.

Inspect the affected spaces

We look beyond the single place where a pest was noticed, considering accessible adjoining areas that may help explain the pattern of activity within the property. We discuss the most relevant observations from the visit and the limits of the inspection, keeping the proposed work connected to what has actually been assessed.

Agree the right approach

Before proceeding, we explain the work being proposed and its intended purpose, so the decision is based on the inspection findings and an understood scope. Ask which preparation matters for your particular treatment and what should remain untouched, rather than follow unrelated advice that may make the inspection or work more difficult.

Follow through and prevent

Any new activity is easier to assess when you can describe where and when it occurred, so we encourage a clear record rather than repeated disturbance of the area. We also discuss prevention measures relevant to the findings, while any return appointment, proofing work or separate repair should be understood within the scope agreed for your property.

Explain what you have seen, heard or found when contacting us, and discuss the next appropriate step for assessing the property.

Discuss an inspection

Location and access

Tower Hamlets includes addresses within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. For shared premises, identify the unit and the entrance to use.

Area reference: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

An unfamiliar mark on a surface

Marks, staining and debris can be mistaken for pest evidence. Note their location and take a clear photograph without touching suspect material. Explain whether insects or animals have also been seen, and let the inspection establish the cause before choosing a treatment from an image alone.

Confirm whether rooms must be vacated

Ask whether people or animals need to leave the treated area, when it may be used again and what ventilation or cleaning instructions apply. There is no single re-entry period for every pest treatment. Follow the directions given for the actual method used at your property.

Make prevention specific to the finding

A useful prevention recommendation should explain the relevant food source, hiding place or access route. Ask how it relates to the evidence at your property and who can act on it. Broad advice alone should not be mistaken for proof that the underlying condition has been repaired.

Can I book for someone else's property?

Confirm who has authority to arrange the work, who will provide access and who should receive the instructions. The occupier’s observations are useful even when a landlord or agent makes the booking. Keep the responsibilities clear before the visit.

Review the wording of the quote

Check that the named service and affected areas match the enquiry you made. Ask about anything unclear before work starts, including preparation, access restrictions and further visits. A starting price on an area page should lead to a specific proposal for the property.

Service starting prices

TreatmentFrom
Miceยฃ85
Ratsยฃ95
Bed bugsยฃ145
Cockroachesยฃ110
Waspsยฃ85
Antsยฃ75

Confirm the scope, access and any return visits in your quote.

Nearby coverage

Discuss an inspection

Call with the postcode, signs and access details.

020 3514 3293