Pest control · South, Central & East London
Pest Control in Southwark & Across London
Rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and more, dealt with properly. We find how pests are getting in, treat them safely and proof your home or business so they stay out.
- Standard visit £90, with any extra work agreed first
- Book online 24/7 and choose a date that suits you
- Homes, landlords, letting agents and businesses
- Covering South London, the City, the West End, East London and nearby Kent
What do you need help with?
Choose your pest to see how we deal with it, what it costs and what you can do in the meantime.
Rat control
Rats in the loft, kitchen, garden or drains. Inspection, baiting, trapping and proofing.
View serviceMouse control
Mice in kitchens, flats and offices. Find the entry points, treat and proof.
View serviceBed bug treatment
Bites, blood spots or live bugs? Inspection, treatment and follow-up.
View serviceCockroach control
German and Oriental cockroaches in kitchens, flats and food businesses.
View serviceWasp nest removal
Wasp nests in roofs, lofts, walls and gardens. Usually one visit.
View serviceFlea treatment
Fleas in carpets and furniture. Whole-home treatment alongside pet treatment.
View serviceSquirrel control
Grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces. Legal control and proofing.
View servicePigeon control
Pigeons on balconies, ledges, roofs and solar panels. Proofing and clean-up.
View serviceClothes moth treatment
Holes in wool, cashmere and rugs. Treatment for rooms, carpets and wardrobes.
View serviceWe also treat ants, silverfish, spiders, carpet beetles, pantry pests, flies, cluster flies, hornets, gulls and foxes. See all pest control services.
Why choose Southwark Pests
Local London team
Based at South Dock Marina in SE16, covering South London, Central London, East London and nearby Kent.
Clear prices
A standard visit is £90. If more work is needed, we explain it and agree the price before we continue.
Safe treatments
Tamper-resistant bait stations and targeted treatments, planned around children, pets and wildlife.
We fix the cause
Inspection first, then treatment and proofing, so pests do not simply come back.
Homes and businesses
Houses, flats, landlords, letting agents, restaurants, shops, offices and blocks of flats.
Written reports
Clear records for landlords, managing agents and food businesses facing inspections.
How it works
- Book online or call. Tell us what you have seen, where and when suits you.
- Inspection. We confirm the pest, find how it is getting in and what is attracting it.
- Treatment. Safe, targeted treatment using the right method for the pest and your property.
- Proofing and follow-up. We seal entry points where needed and come back to check the problem has gone.
New to pest control? Read what happens on a pest control visit.
Commercial pest control
We protect restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotels, shops, offices, warehouses, schools, care homes and blocks of flats across London, with one-off treatments or regular pest control contracts and written reports for inspections.
Areas we cover
We cover South, Central and East London and nearby Kent from our base at South Dock Marina, Rotherhithe, SE16.
- Southwark
- Lambeth
- Lewisham
- Greenwich
- Bromley
- Bexley
- South East London
- Kent
- Central London
- City of London
- Westminster
- Camden
- Islington
- East London
- Tower Hamlets
- Hackney
- Newham
Popular areas
Free pest guides
Practical, plain-English advice on identifying pests and what to do next.
Signs of rats
How to tell if you have rats: droppings, noises, smells, gnaw marks, burrows and rub marks.
Read guideHow to check for bed bugs
A step-by-step guide to checking your bed, mattress and bedroom for bed bugs: what bed bugs look like, the signs to look for and where they hide.
Read guideRat or mouse?
Is it a rat or a mouse? Compare size, droppings, noises, gnaw marks and behaviour to work out which rodent you have, and why it matters for treatment.
Read guideHow to find a wasp nest
Seeing lots of wasps? How to find the nest safely, where wasps nest around London homes, and what to do once you have found it.
Read guideMice in flats
Mice in your flat keep coming back? How mice move between flats in London blocks and conversions, and why a joined-up treatment with neighbours works.
Read guidePest calendar
A month-by-month guide to pests in London homes: wasps, ants, rats, mice, fleas, squirrels and more, with what to do in each season.
Read guideFrequently asked questions
What areas do you cover?
South London, Central London (the City, the West End and Westminster), East London out to Stratford and Newham, and nearby Kent. See areas we cover or call 020 8050 2022 with your postcode.
How much does pest control cost?
A standard visit is £90. If your problem needs follow-ups or proofing, we explain what is involved and agree the price with you before we continue.
Which pests do you treat?
Rats, mice, squirrels, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, ants, silverfish, spiders, carpet beetles, clothes moths, pantry pests, flies, cluster flies, wasps, hornets, pigeons, gulls and foxes. We advise on bees.
Is pest control safe for children and pets?
Yes, when done properly. We use tamper-resistant bait stations and targeted treatments and tell you about any precautions. Tell us about children and pets when you book.
Will the pests come back?
Not if the cause is dealt with. That is why we look for entry points and attractants and recommend proofing as well as treatment.
Do you work with landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work with landlords, letting agents, managing agents, restaurants, shops, offices and more, with written reports.
Book pest control in South London
Book a visit online and choose a date that suits you, or call and talk it through with us.