Wasp Nest Removal for Landlords and Rental Properties in Allerton Bywater
When a nest sits in a shared garden, stairwell or yard rather than in one household’s space, the main task is deciding who coordinates the visit and who needs to be told.
When the nest belongs to nobody in particular
A wasp nest in a shared garden, a bin store, a communal stairwell or the side wall of a block of flats raises a question that single houses do not: who deals with it? In most cases it is the landlord, the managing agent or whoever looks after the communal parts. The practical job is the same as anywhere else. A trained technician attends, the nest is treated for a fixed £90, and a second nest on the same property is £35.
This guide is for landlords, agents and building managers in Allerton Bywater who look after properties with shared space, and the tenants or occupiers who live or work around it.
Communal arrangements vary widely. Some blocks have a resident management company, some a managing agent, some just a landlord with a handful of flats. The principle holds in all of them: pick one person to coordinate.
Who should call?
Where there is shared space, a report can come from several people at once, each assuming that someone else has rung. The result is that nobody does. Agree a single route for reports, such as one telephone number or email address printed on a notice in the entrance hall, and have one person responsible for making the booking.
Responsibility for communal areas usually depends on the lease or tenancy agreement and on who owns or manages the building. We cannot offer legal advice, so check the paperwork rather than assume. If the answer is unclear, it is better to book the visit and settle the question afterwards.
In an owner-occupier and tenant mix, such as a converted house with flats of both kinds, agree how the cost will be shared before the booking if you can, but do not let the discussion hold up treatment. A wasp nest does not wait for a residents’ meeting.
Telling everyone who is affected
People who share a space need to know what is happening. A short notice on the entrance door or a message to each household should include:
- the date or day of the planned visit
- the area that should be kept clear, such as the bin store or a particular path
- a reminder not to go near the nest or try to deal with it themselves
- who to contact with questions
- a request to tell the managing contact about any household member with a sting allergy
Where possible, ask residents to keep windows near the nest closed during the visit and to keep children and pets inside.
A notice should be written in plain words and stuck where people really look, such as beside the post boxes or on the inside of the front door. For a single-storey commercial building, a note on the staff door and a word with the manager is usually enough.
Commercial and mixed-use buildings
If the building has a shop, workshop or office on the ground floor and homes above, there are more people to consider. Customers, delivery drivers and staff may pass close to the nest. Domestic and commercial premises are both within our work, and the same fixed price applies.
Tell the technician about opening hours, because the best time for the visit may be when fewer people are around. Mention any fenced yard, shared parking or loading area. A nest near a doorway used by the public is a reason to rope off the area until the work has been done.
It is worth thinking about people who might be on the premises only occasionally: cleaners, gardeners, window cleaners and carers. Tell them if you can, or leave a note at the usual point of entry.
Access to shared and locked areas
Shared spaces often have locked gates, entry-phone doors and key-fob systems. A technician cannot treat a nest behind a locked bin store, so arrange for the area to be opened. If several people have keys, agree who will attend.
- Check whether the nest is on the building’s exterior, in a shared garden or inside a communal room.
- Confirm who holds the keys to any store, shed or garden gate.
- Make sure a named person is reachable by telephone on the day.
- Tell the technician if a ladder or access equipment is stored in a locked place, or if the nest is at height.
If a ladder, scaffold or access platform is needed, tell the technician beforehand and say who owns it and whether it will be on site. Do not climb to inspect a nest in order to give a better description.
Several nests and keeping people safe until the visit
Large buildings sometimes have more than one nest, perhaps one under the eaves and another in a garden bank. Report everything that has been seen, from every household, when you ring. An additional nest on the same property is £35, and the price is confirmed on the phone before the visit.
If you have received different accounts from different residents, do not worry about reconciling them. Pass on what you have and let the technician identify the nests on arrival. Ask residents to describe where wasps are going in and out rather than where they were stung.
Until the technician arrives, residents should keep clear of the area, keep bins closed and avoid leaving sweet drinks or food waste outdoors. Do not block any entry hole, as trapped wasps may find another way out, sometimes indoors.
After treatment, a few wasps may still be seen near the site for a short time. Let residents know that, so they do not think the visit has failed. Bookings can be made on 0113 347 0014, or through the form on the contact page. We are open seven days a week and offer same-day service.
Wasps on your property in Allerton Bywater?
Fixed price £90 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.