Rat Control in Benfleet
Interwar semis, post-war bungalows and detached homes on wooded roads in Benfleet have sheds, garages and mature gardens, all of which suit nesting rats. Benfleet Creek runs beside the town, with woodland and marsh around its edges, so rats can follow the water and trees towards South Benfleet and Thundersley.
Benfleet is a town on Benfleet Creek in south Essex, with a railway station on the c2c line and views over Canvey Island. The surrounding area includes Thundersley and Hadleigh, with woodland and marsh on its edges. We cover South Benfleet, Thundersley, Hadleigh and Daws Heath and the rest of Benfleet, across the SS7 postcodes.
Fixed prices for rat control in Benfleet
Rat Control in Benfleet is £240 for a flat or £280 for a house, with no VAT to add. You can add rat proofing, or book the treatment and proofing package together and save £100.
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Rat Control prices in Benfleet
Rat Control
Gets rid of the rats in your home
Treatment includes a 3-month guarantee.
Rat Proofing
Stops rats getting back in
We seal the gaps around pipes, under kickboards, cable runs and floor voids that rats use to move in and out.
Book either service on its own, or book both together and save £100.
No VAT to add: the price you see is the price you pay.
Rat treatment + proofing package
Book rat control and rat proofing together and save £100, with a 3-month guarantee included. If rats get back in within 3 months, we'll come back and sort it.
* Package does not include rat blockers fitted in the sewer system.
Rat Control in Benfleet: questions we get asked
How long does rat treatment take?
Most homes are rat-free within 2–3 weeks. Our price includes the initial visit and follow-ups over that period.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Our treatment comes with a 3-month guarantee, whether you book it on its own or as part of the treatment + proofing package. If rats come back within 3 months, call us and we'll come back and sort it.
How much does rat control cost in Benfleet?
Rat Control in Benfleet is £240 for a flat or £280 for a house, with no VAT to add. You can add rat proofing, or book the treatment and proofing package together and save £100. The price is confirmed before we start.
Do you offer rat control near me in South Benfleet?
Yes. We cover South Benfleet, Thundersley, Hadleigh, Daws Heath and every other part of Benfleet, including the SS7 postcodes. Call or message us to ask about same-day availability.
Why choose Essex Pest Solutions for rat control in Benfleet?
We are local pest control specialists covering Essex from Chelmsford, fully insured and discreet. We treat homes, rental properties, hotels, guest houses and businesses in Benfleet, and we explain what we find before any work starts.
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