Rat Control in Chelmsford
Victorian terraces and town-centre flats in Chelmsford have shared yards, old drains and busy bin stores, while the suburban housing around Moulsham has gardens and sheds to match. Where the Rivers Can and Chelmer meet, rats can use the banks and culverts as routes into surrounding streets.
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex, a city at the meeting of the Rivers Can and Chelmer. It has a large centre, a mainline station, and extensive suburbs and villages around it. We cover Moulsham, Springfield, Writtle and Great Baddow and the rest of Chelmsford, across the CM1, CM2 postcodes.
Fixed prices for rat control in Chelmsford
Rat Control in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford: 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 Chelmsford?
Rat Control in Chelmsford 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 Moulsham?
Yes. We cover Moulsham, Springfield, Writtle, Great Baddow and every other part of Chelmsford, including the CM1, CM2 postcodes. Call or message us to ask about same-day availability.
Why choose Essex Pest Solutions for rat control in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford, and we explain what we find before any work starts.
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