How Much Does Wasp Nest Removal Cost in the UK? (2026)

Most people in the UK pay between £60 and £150 to have a single wasp nest removed, with a straightforward job usually landing around £70–£120. Prices rise for nests that are high up, hard to reach, or in London and the South East, where £80–£205 is common. Here's exactly what you're paying for and how to avoid paying over the odds.

Wasp nest removal prices at a glance

• Single accessible nest (most homes): £60–£150
• London and the South East: £80–£205
• Second nest treated on the same visit: usually £25–£50 extra
• Same-day or out-of-hours call-out: premium on top of the standard fee

What affects the price

• Location: London and the South East run 20–30% above the national average.
• Height and access: a low nest is cheap; one in a loft, chimney or under the eaves needs ladders and costs more.
• Timing: evening, weekend and bank-holiday visits carry a premium.
• Season: nests are smaller and cheaper to treat in spring and early summer.

Is it worth paying a professional?

For a live nest, almost always yes. Wasps turn aggressive when their nest is disturbed, and by late summer a colony can hold several thousand insects. Shop-bought sprays often just agitate the nest without killing the queen, and DIY removal is a common cause of multiple stings — dangerous for anyone with an allergy. A professional treats the nest with a controlled insecticide, usually in one visit, and the colony dies off within a day or two.

How to keep the cost down

• Get more than one quote — local prices vary a lot.
• Book midweek rather than the weekend if it isn't urgent.
• Treat early in the season while the nest is small.
• Never knock a nest down yourself to save money — you'll likely pay for a call-out anyway, plus the stings.