Advice
How to Tell If You Have a Wasp Nest at Your Property
A wasp nest is often hidden in a loft, wall or shed, so knowing the early signs helps you act calmly before the colony grows.
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Wasp nest treatment, fixed price
We confirm the price with you before any work starts. It can depend on where the nest is and how easy it is to reach. Call 01392 590 140 or send an enquiry.
The fixed price box shows our standard price for a nest treatment. We agree it with you first, over the phone, so you know the cost before a technician sets out for your home or shop. You do not need to know exactly what sort of wasp it is, because the approach and the price are based on the nest and where it sits.
Older buildings, hidden nests
Totnes has plenty of older buildings in and around the centre, and those often have gaps in stonework, old chimneys, ventilation bricks and timber eaves where wasps find a way in. A nest inside a cavity or behind a fascia is harder to treat than one hanging from a shed roof, and that extra effort can affect the cost. Chimney stacks, loose pointing, and gaps around old window frames are the usual routes in old Totnes buildings, and none of them are your fault, so there is no need to feel embarrassed.
We always ask where you first saw the wasps going in and out. Following their flight line for a few minutes usually shows us the entrance, and from there we can then say whether the job fits the standard price or needs a closer look before we agree anything with you. Describe any buzzing you hear inside a wall or ceiling, because that often points to a cavity nest.
Height, access and number of nests
Reaching the nest is the other big part of the cost. A low nest in a garden hedge is simple. A nest at roof height on a tall townhouse needs ladders or a tower and a second set of hands to steady them. Loft nests mean working in a tight space with the hatch as the only way in. For tall narrow buildings, we sometimes need to work from a neighbouring yard or lane, and we sort permission with you before the visit.
If there is more than one nest, each one needs treating. Late in the season we sometimes find a second small nest near the first. We will ask about this on the phone so the price you agree matches the real job at your Totnes property. The treatment aims at the nest itself, so once it is dealt with the wasps stop returning to that spot, and we tell you when it is safe to go back.
Staying safe until we arrive
Keep Totnes windows shut on the side of the nest and stop anyone, especially children, from going near it. Do not block the hole or swat at wasps. DIY sprays often leave the nest alive. We also cover Dartmouth and Longcombe, so nearby villages can ask about the same fixed price. After the visit, you may see a few wasps for a day or two while the last ones return. This is normal, and it is no reason to disturb the nest or start spraying.
Frequently asked questions
Does a nest in an old Totnes building cost more to remove?
Not automatically. What counts is whether the nest is reachable. A nest in a cavity or behind old timber can take longer, so we ask about it when you call and agree the price before the visit. Yes, in many cases the nest is outside and easy to reach, which keeps the job simple and the price in line with the standard one.
Can you tell me the price before sending someone?
Yes. Describe where the nest is, how high it is and how many entrances you can see, and we will tell you how it relates to the fixed price shown on this page before we book a visit. We will ask about ladder access, roof height, and whether a loft hatch is involved, then give you a clear answer so you can decide.
What if I have a nest at my Totnes shop?
Commercial premises are treated the same way. We agree a price first, and aim to work around trading and customers where we can. Tell us your opening pattern when you call so we plan the visit sensibly. We aim to keep disruption low, and a nest treatment is typically over quickly once the technician is in place, so trade carries on.