Wasp Nests Under Roof Tiles – A Common Problem for Calverley Homes
A few clear details about the height, the position and the access to your roof make the booking quicker and let everything be agreed before the technician arrives.
The answer: a few clear facts
When wasps are nesting under your roof tiles, a good phone call takes about a few minutes, and what makes it quick is a clear description. You do not need to be an expert. You need to know where the wasps are going, roughly how high it is and whether anything gets in the way of reaching it.
This article lists the details that help most, and explains how access for roof-level nests is handled.
It applies to Calverley and the wider area we cover, for both homes and businesses.
We find that a household that has gathered the basics ahead of the call can be booked in a very short conversation. The technician then arrives knowing what to expect.
The sections below follow the order of a typical call, so you can have the answers ready before you pick up the phone. Nobody expects perfect answers, and it is far better to give an honest estimate than to guess with false certainty.
If the situation changes between calling and the visit, for example if you see wasps in a new spot, let us know so that the technician has the latest information.
Where on the building
Say which side of the property the activity is on, front, back or side, and whether it is near a particular feature: a door, a window, a corner, a chimney or a garage. If the building has extensions or different roof levels, say which one the wasps are using.
If you have a photo from the ground, mention it. A picture of the roofline, taken from a safe distance, helps the technician picture the place. Do not go any nearer to take it; a zoomed photo is plenty.
If the roofline is complicated, with several levels, dormers or an attached garage, a rough sketch on paper or a description in words works well. Say which direction the wasps travel, whether they fly over the roof or along the wall, and where they disappear.
Think about whether the wasps are flying over the roof ridge or along the wall, since this tells the technician which approach to plan for. Mention anything unusual, such as scaffolding, a skip or building work, that may affect where equipment can stand.
If the house has a flat roof, an attached outbuilding or a lean-to near the nest, mention it too. Those features can make reaching the spot easier or harder.
How high it is
Height matters because it determines how the technician reaches the spot. Give your best estimate in storeys. A gap above a ground-floor extension is a very different proposition from one at the top of a two-storey gable.
Tell us honestly if you are unsure. You do not need to measure anything and you should not climb to find out. The technician will assess it properly on arrival.
If the gap is above a window or door, mention that. It tells us that the household will need to keep that opening shut during the visit and perhaps use another way in and out.
Access and equipment
Some roof positions are easy to reach with standard equipment, and others need something more. If the nest is in a spot where particular access equipment is needed, that is raised and agreed on the phone before anyone visits. The price is confirmed on the phone in the same call, so there are no surprises when the technician turns up.
Think also about the route to the spot.
- Is there a side gate or passage, and is it locked?
- Are cars parked close to the wall?
- Is the ground level, or is there a slope or steps?
- Does the nest sit above a conservatory, porch or glass roof?
- Is the property shared, or does the technician need permission to cross a neighbour’s land?
If the technician needs to cross a neighbour’s garden or use a shared drive, it is a good idea to speak to the neighbour in advance. A courteous heads-up avoids delay on the day.
There is no need to buy or hire anything yourself. Do not borrow a tall ladder to find out how high the gap is, and do not ask a friend or neighbour to climb up to take a look. Everything we need can be described from the ground.
Who is at home, and who is vulnerable
Tell us who lives in the house, whether pets are outside, and whether anyone is allergic to wasp stings. If someone is, say so at the start, since we take it into account. You do not have to go into medical detail.
Tell us too if the household has children who play near the nest, or if someone is housebound and cannot easily move to another room. This helps us understand how urgent your situation is for you, although we do not make promises about response times.
A note on pets is helpful as well. Tell us if there are dogs that might run towards the technician, or animals that live outdoors in a run or hutch close to the wall.
Booking
A wasp nest is treated for a fixed £90, with £35 for any additional nest on the same property, and no call-out charge. The line is open seven days a week, and we offer same-day service. We work for domestic and commercial customers, the technician is trained and the work is fully insured.
To book, phone 0113 347 0014 or use the form on the contact page. Nothing is done without your agreement, and the price is confirmed beforehand. Until the visit, stay clear of the nest, keep windows near it closed and do not block the gap.
If you think of something after you have rung, such as a second entrance you notice later, ring back or tell the technician on arrival. Any extra nest at the same address is £35.
Wasps on your property in Calverley?
Fixed price £90 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.