- Treating Essex nests since:
- 2000
- Nests treated to date:
- 2,500+
- Cleared on first visit:
- 98%
- Price quoted:
- £125
- Price paid:
- £125
- Call-out fee:
- £0
- Revisit if still active:
- Free
most nests are hidden — an entry point like this is all you normally see
reached from the ground, no ladders on your roof
Wasp nest removal · Essex
Wasp nest removal in Essex. One call, one price, usually today.
Most nests are hidden under a tile or behind a soffit — you'll just see wasps going in and out. Tell us where, and you speak to the technician: £125, wasps or hornets, and a time to come out.
No call-out fee ✓ Free revisit ✓ Bees left alone ✓
Phones 8am–9pm, 7 days · treatments sunrise to sunset
Nest locations · Essex houses
Where's your nest?
Lofts, eaves, wall cavities and gardens. Your nest location changes the approach, not the £125 fixed price.
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Loft nest
What it is
A paper nest in the roof space. Look for regular traffic under tiles or through the soffit.
What not to do
Do not block the entrance or disturb the nest in the loft.
How we treat it
We treat the entry point so workers carry the treatment into the nest.
Time & price
Usually inactive within 24 hours. £125 fixed for wasps or hornets. No call-out fee. Free revisit if still active.
“One fixed price of £125. If it's still active, we come back free. And we will never treat bees.”
Specialists, not generalists.
We don't treat
- Rats & mice
- Bedbugs
- Fleas
- Ants
- Moles
- Pigeons
- Bees
We only treat
Wasps & hornets.
That's the whole job, every day from spring to autumn. You get someone who has seen your exact nest before.
What happens on the day
From call to quiet in 24 hours.
You call
One call and you speak to the technician, not a call centre.
We arrive
We confirm your appointment when you contact us.
We treat
Treatment goes directly into the nest entrance.
Traffic slows
Returning workers carry the treatment inside.
Usually inactive
If the nest remains active, contact us for your free revisit.
While you wait: keep nearby windows closed and people and pets away from the nest. Do not block the entrance.
Field guide
Bee or wasp at your Essex home?
Wasps, hornets and bees can look similar. Get a likely identification, then one call confirms it.
We treat
Common wasp
Vespula vulgaris
Smooth, bright yellow and black. Regular traffic to a single nest entrance.
Identification guideWe treat
German wasp
Vespula germanica
Yellow and black with a narrow waist. Often nests in roof spaces or underground.
Identification guideWe treat
European hornet
Vespa crabro
Large, with a brown-red head and yellow abdomen. May fly at dusk.
Identification guideDon't treat
Tree bumblebee
Bombus hypnorum
Fuzzy, ginger thorax and white tail. Often uses bird boxes.
Identification guideDon't treat
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Round and furry, with yellow bands and a pale tail. Often nests near ground level.
Identification guideDon't treat
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Brown-gold and hairy. A hanging cluster may be a swarm.
Identification guideDon't treat
Mining bee
Andrena species
Small, solitary bees. Many separate holes in soil rather than one busy entrance.
Identification guideReport it
Asian hornet
Vespa velutina
Mostly dark, with a single orange abdomen band and yellow leg tips. Report a suspected sighting.
Report a suspected Asian hornet
8 species shown
Essex local knowledge
Essex houses and where wasps get in.
Weatherboard cottages
Coggeshall, Maldon, Dedham
Gaps behind lapped boards lead straight into wall voids.
Victorian terraces
Southend, Leigh, Colchester
Air bricks and loose ridge tiles on long shared roofs.
New town estates
Basildon, Harlow
1960s soffits and flat-roof edges with tired felt.
New-build estates
Beaulieu, Witham, Dunmow
Dry verges and vent tiles. Nests in year one are common.
Thatched cottages
Uttlesford villages
Hornets and wasps nest deep in the thatch. Needs care.
Coastal bungalows
Clacton, Canvey, Frinton
Low eaves and garden sheds. Nests at head height.
Coverage
Do we cover you?
All of Essex, every day, from our base in Chelmsford.
Areas we cover
- Chelmsford
- Colchester
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Brentwood
- Braintree
- Harlow
- Great Baddow
- Writtle
- Rayleigh
- Maldon
- Saffron Walden
- Benfleet
- Grays
- Billericay
- Wickford
- Loughton
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Witham
- South Ockendon
- Waltham Abbey
- Rochford
- South Woodham Ferrers
- Tilbury
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Halstead
- Chigwell
- Epping
- Ilford
- Woodford Green
- South Woodford
- Wanstead
- Gants Hill
- Barkingside
- Hainault
- Clayhall
- Seven Kings and Goodmayes
- Gidea Park
- Harold Wood
- Collier Row
- Emerson Park
- Elm Park
- Rainham
- Chingford
- Highams Park
- Walthamstow
- Leytonstone
- Romford
- Hornchurch
- Upminster
The wasp year in Essex
Winter
Old nests are empty
Queens hibernate. Last year’s nest will not be reused. An empty nest does not need treatment.
Wasp season guideSpring
Queens start building
Queens start small paper nests in sheltered places. Watch for repeated visits to sheds and roof gaps.
Wasp season guideSummer
Nests grow and traffic builds
Workers travel in and out of the entrance. Keep your distance and leave the entrance open.
Wasp season guideEarly autumn
Active nests can still sting
Wasps visit sweet food and drinks. A nest with regular traffic can still need treatment.
Wasp season guideLate autumn · current season · selected
Colonies wind down
New queens leave and colonies decline as the weather cools. Call us if you are unsure whether your nest is still active.
Wasp season guideFAQ
Straight answers.
How much does wasp nest removal cost in Essex?
£125 fixed, for wasps or hornets. No call-out fee, and a free revisit if the nest is still active.
Can you come today?
Call to check today’s availability. We confirm your appointment when you contact us.
Do you remove the nest?
We treat it. The wasps die within 24 hours and the nest is never reused. Physically removing a nest in a loft or wall is rarely needed.
Is the treatment safe for children and pets?
Yes, once it's dry. Keep children and pets indoors for about two hours while wasps settle.
Do you treat bees?
No. We never treat bees. If you have bees, we'll point you to a local beekeeper who can collect them.
What if wasps are still flying the next day?
Some returning foragers are normal for 24 hours. If the nest is still active after that, we come back free.
Do you treat hornet nests?
Yes. European hornets are common in Essex woodland areas. Suspected Asian hornets are reported to the NNSS.
Which areas do you cover?
All of Essex, every day, from Harlow to Harwich and Saffron Walden to Southend. We're based in Chelmsford.
We never treat beesIf you have bees, we'll put you in touch with a local beekeeper for free.
Speak to a technician, not a call centre.
£125 fixed. No call-out fee. Free revisit if it's still active.