Rat Control in Colchester
Georgian and Victorian terraces in Colchester, along with flats and student housing, have old drainage, basements and shared bin areas that rats make use of. The River Colne runs through the town, and the extensive suburbs include gardens and allotments where rats can nest, such as those around Lexden and Old Heath.
Colchester is a large town and city in north-east Essex on the River Colne, with a castle and Roman history. It has a university, a garrison, a busy centre and extensive suburbs. We cover Lexden, Greenstead, Mile End and Old Heath and the rest of Colchester, across the CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 postcodes.
Fixed prices for rat control in Colchester
Rat Control in Colchester 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 Colchester
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 Colchester: 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 Colchester?
Rat Control in Colchester 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 Lexden?
Yes. We cover Lexden, Greenstead, Mile End, Old Heath and every other part of Colchester, including the CO1, CO2, CO3, CO4 postcodes. Call or message us to ask about same-day availability.
Why choose Essex Pest Solutions for rat control in Colchester?
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 Colchester, and we explain what we find before any work starts.
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