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Pest control in Plumstead
Local pest control in Plumstead (SE18) for rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and more. Homes, landlords and businesses, from our base in SE16.
Local pest control in Plumstead
Plumstead is made up largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many rented. Older rented terraces see mice and bed bugs, and Plumstead Common and gardens on the hill bring foxes, squirrels and wasps.
Plumstead is in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, east of Woolwich. Plumstead Common gives the area plenty of green space on the hill above the high street.
Map of London borough boundaries and the River Thames. Area positions are approximate.
Common pests in Plumstead
Rats under floors and in lofts
Older houses in Plumstead often have cracked drains and gaps under floors that let rats into walls and lofts.
Find out moreMice in older houses
Period homes in Plumstead have voids under floors and behind kitchen units where mice nest and breed.
Find out moreWasp nests in summer
From June to September we treat wasp nests in eaves, air bricks, lofts and sheds across Plumstead, usually in one visit.
Find out moreBed bugs in rented homes
Busy rentals, house shares and short lets in Plumstead mean bed bugs can arrive with any new tenant or guest. We inspect, treat and follow up.
Find out moreSquirrels in lofts
Trees and green space around Plumstead mean grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces. We deal with them legally and proof the roof.
Find out moreFoxes in gardens
Foxes dig under sheds and decking in Plumstead gardens. We use humane deterrence and proofing at the right time of year.
Find out morePest control services in Plumstead
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 serviceSquirrel control
Grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces. Legal control and proofing.
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 Plumstead 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
Calls from Plumstead follow the seasons: wasps and ants in summer, cluster flies and rodents moving indoors in autumn, and rats and mice in lofts and kitchens through the winter. See our pest calendar.
Not just Plumstead
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 Plumstead and not sure we cover you, get in touch or call 020 8050 2022.
Nearby areas
We also cover Woolwich, Abbey Wood, Shooters Hill, Thamesmead, Welling. See all the areas we cover.
Pest control in Plumstead: questions and answers
Do you cover Plumstead?
Yes. We cover Plumstead (SE18) 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 Plumstead?
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 Plumstead?
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.
Can you deal with squirrels or wasps at my house in Plumstead?
Yes. We treat wasp nests, usually in one visit, and deal with grey squirrels in lofts legally and humanely before proofing the roof.
Who do I report rats to in Plumstead?
If rats are coming from neglected land or a neighbouring property, you can report it to Royal Borough of Greenwich'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 Plumstead?
Yes. We arrange access with tenants, treat and proof, and send a written report. See pest control for landlords.
Need pest control in Plumstead?
Book a visit online and choose a date that suits you, or call and talk it through with us.