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Pest control in Bankside
Local pest control in Bankside (SE1) for rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and more. Homes, landlords and businesses, from our base in SE16.
Local pest control in Bankside
Most of Bankside is modern riverside blocks and older purpose-built flats, many of them rented. Riverside buildings, restaurants and offices bring rats from the river wall and drains, while pigeons and gulls use balconies and roofs.
Bankside is the riverside part of the London Borough of Southwark between Blackfriars and London Bridge. Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe sit on the river here, with homes in the streets just behind.
Map of London borough boundaries and the River Thames. Area positions are approximate.
Common pests in Bankside
Rats by the river and in drains
Rats live along the river wall, docks and old drain runs around Bankside. We treat, proof gaps and fit rat blockers where drains are the source.
Find out moreMice
Droppings in the kitchen or scratching behind the units? We deal with mice across Bankside.
Find out morePigeons on balconies and roofs
Pigeons nest on balconies, ledges and under solar panels in Bankside. Netting, spikes and solar panel mesh keep them off.
Find out moreBed bugs in rented homes
Busy rentals, house shares and short lets in Bankside mean bed bugs can arrive with any new tenant or guest. We inspect, treat and follow up.
Find out moreCockroaches in kitchens and blocks
German cockroaches spread through warm ducts in Bankside blocks and commercial kitchens. Gel baits and follow-ups clear them.
Find out moreGulls on riverside roofs
Gulls nest on flat roofs near the river in Bankside. We proof roofs before the nesting season starts.
Find out morePest control services in Bankside
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 serviceWasp nest removal
Wasp nests in roofs, lofts, walls and gardens. Usually one visit.
View serviceCockroach control
German and Oriental cockroaches in kitchens, flats and food businesses.
View serviceCommercial pest control
Restaurants, shops, offices, landlords and managing agents.
View serviceWe also deal with fleas, ants, flies, moths, carpet beetles, silverfish, spiders, pigeons, gulls and foxes. See all pest control services.
How it works
- Book online or call. Tell us what you have seen and when suits you. A standard visit in Bankside is £90.
- Inspection and treatment. We find the pest, how it is getting in and what is attracting it, then treat safely around children and pets.
- Proofing and follow-up. We seal entry points where needed and come back to check the problem has gone.
Through the year
Pest activity in Bankside changes through the year. Spring brings bee swarms and wasp queens, summer brings wasps, flies and fleas, and autumn and winter bring rats and mice indoors. See our pest calendar.
Not just Bankside
We are based at South Dock Marina in SE16 and travel across South, Central and East London and nearby Kent, including streets and postcodes that do not have their own page here. If you are near Bankside and not sure we cover you, get in touch or call 020 8050 2022.
Nearby areas
We also cover Borough, South Bank, Waterloo, Bermondsey. See all the areas we cover.
Pest control in Bankside: questions and answers
Do you cover Bankside?
Yes. We cover Bankside (SE1) and the surrounding streets from our base at South Dock Marina in SE16. Call 020 8050 2022 or book online.
How much does pest control cost in Bankside?
A standard visit is £90, the same as everywhere we work. If you need follow-up visits or proofing, we explain the work and agree the price before we continue. See our prices.
How quickly can you get to Bankside?
We aim to see urgent problems, such as rats indoors or a wasp nest by a door, as quickly as we can. Call us and we will tell you when we can attend.
Do you treat restaurants and shops in Bankside?
Yes. We work with food businesses, shops and offices, with written reports for your food safety records. See commercial pest control.
Why are there so many rats near the river in Bankside?
The river wall, docks and old drain runs give rats food, water and shelter. Most rat problems in riverside homes start in defective drains, so we check drains and fit rat blockers where suitable.
Who do I report rats to in Bankside?
If rats are coming from neglected land or a neighbouring property, you can report it to Southwark Council's environmental health team. For rats in your own home or business, we can inspect and treat.
Do you work with landlords and letting agents in Bankside?
Yes. We arrange access with tenants, treat and proof, and send a written report. See pest control for landlords.
Need pest control in Bankside?
Book a visit online and choose a date that suits you, or call and talk it through with us.