Wasp Nests Under Roof Tiles – A Common Problem for Sissinghurst Homes
Roof work often means surprises on the bill. With a wasp nest the price is set in advance and does not move for height, access or timing. Here is how that works.
Why roof work usually costs more
Anything done at height tends to carry extra charges elsewhere: access equipment, a second person, a premium for difficult positions. Many people therefore assume that a nest under the tiles will cost much more than one in the ground or in a shed.
With Wasp Exterminator Kent, it does not. The price for treating a nest is fixed, and the roof position makes no difference.
That is worth knowing, because the fear of a large bill is one reason people put off ringing, and the wasps continue to multiply while they wait.
It is natural to wonder whether a price quoted over the phone will hold when the technician sees the roof. It does, because the fixed price was set with roof nests in mind.
Sissinghurst householders asking the question are in good company: it is among the first things people want to know.
What the £120 covers
The fixed price covers the treatment of one nest. It is not an estimate that rises on the day. Nothing is added for the height of the roof, the awkwardness of the position, the day of the week or the hour of the visit.
- Treatment of the nest by a fully insured and qualified technician.
- No call-out charge for coming to your property.
- One visit guaranteed, as shown on the price graphic.
- The same price for a house, a shop or an office, as domestic and commercial work are both covered.
If you want to know whether the empty nest can be taken down, raise it when you book. That is a question for the technician, who can explain what is possible on the day.
To put it simply, the price you hear when you ring is the price you pay for each nest the technician treats. There is no fee for waiting, no charge for ladders or access equipment and no fee for the paperwork.
A second nest on the same property
Sometimes there is more than one nest. A roof with a nest at the eaves and another at the opposite end, or a house with a nest in the roof and another in an outbuilding, falls into this category.
The charge for an additional nest on the same property is £60 extra. It is added to the original fixed price, so two nests on one property come to a clear, known total. Mention both entrances when you ring, and the office can plan the visit accordingly.
Only the technician can confirm whether there is one nest or two, because from the ground a single large nest can look like two. If in doubt, describe what you see and let them decide.
If you are asked to describe the nest, do your best, but do not worry about precision. The money does not depend on size, so a vague description costs you nothing.
What you do not pay for
The things people expect to be extras are the ones that are not. There is no call-out charge, and no surcharge for weekends, evenings or urgent bookings. There is no extra for the roof being tall or steep or hard to reach.
There are also no hidden fees tacked on afterwards. The figure agreed when you book is the figure you pay for the nest or nests described.
Customers can contact the business for a quote and booking, so it is simple to confirm the position before you commit to anything.
The same logic applies to timing. A same-day request, a late evening or a Sunday morning is charged at the same price as a quiet Tuesday. If the wasps are a worry now, there is no reason to hold off in the hope of a cheaper slot.
Why paying for the proper job is better than a quick fix
Some people look at the price and think they can do it themselves for less. A can of spray, a ladder and a block of filler look cheap. In practice, a fall, a swarm of stings or a colony forced into the house can be far more costly.
Blocking a gap, especially, is a false economy. Trapped wasps seek another exit, sometimes into a ceiling, and you end up with a bigger problem than the one you started with.
When a sting happens, wash the area, pick out the sting if it shows and then cool it with a cold pack. Ring 999 at once if the face, lips or throat swell, or there is wheezing or difficulty breathing, or if there is dizziness or a rash spreading across the body.
The wise way to spend money on a wasp nest is on the treatment, and later on the repair of the gap by a roofer, which is a separate job with its own costs. Keep the two apart in your mind.
Booking and afterwards
You can ring 01622 410 019 or fill in the online form on the contact page. The office is open seven days a week and offers same-day service, with evening and weekend appointments. For an emergency out of normal hours, use the form.
If someone in the household is allergic to wasp stings, say so when booking so the visit can be prioritised.
After the treatment, a few wasps may linger at the old gap for a little while. Once they have gone, have a roofer or builder close the gap, which is the lasting fix.
It is worth asking about the empty nest at the time of booking, as the technician can explain whether it can come down. If you rent, check with your landlord who arranges and pays for any roof repair, since that depends on the tenancy agreement.
Wasps on your property in Sissinghurst?
Fixed price £120 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.