Wasps Around Your Guttering and Fascias? How to Find the Nest in Moortown
Knowing what the visit involves, from the confirmed price on the phone to the moment the technician leaves, takes much of the worry out of dealing with a roofline nest.
Before anyone arrives
A householder rings about wasps going in and out under the guttering and is unsure what to expect. Will someone need to be in? Will they have to leave the house? Does the price change once the technician sees the nest?
The call is where most of those questions are settled. You describe where the wasps are going, the price is confirmed on the phone, and a visit is arranged, with same-day service offered. The fixed fee is £90 for a nest, with no call-out charge, and £35 for any additional nest on the same property. No work is done until you have agreed to go ahead, and if anyone at home is allergic to stings, you should say so during this call.
The price confirmed on the phone is the price for the job; you will not be asked to approve anything new when the technician is already standing at the wall.
It helps to think of the whole thing as a short sequence: a conversation, a confirmation of the price, a visit and a repair. None of these stages is complicated, and the only part that needs your attention at height is none of it, since the technician handles the high-up work.
If something changes before the technician arrives, such as the wasps moving to another spot or a second nest appearing, ring again and say so. The technician can then plan for it.
Getting the site ready
A few small jobs on your side make the visit run smoothly. Unlock any side gate, move garden furniture, toys and plant pots from beneath the nest, and bring pets indoors. Park cars away from the wall in question. If the nest is in a shared passage, let the neighbours know.
Close all the windows and doors on that side of the house. Wasps often fly towards open doors when disturbed, and a closed house keeps both you and the technician at ease.
You do not need to stand watch. Most people prefer to stay indoors, away from the windows nearest the work.
If you have a conservatory, porch or outbuilding roof beneath the nest, mention it when you ring. These can affect how the technician reaches the gap and are worth planning for.
For a business, arrange for a member of staff to meet the technician and to keep customers away from the wall while the work takes place.
When the technician arrives
The technician is trained and fully insured, and will begin by confirming the position of the nest with you, at a distance. You can point out the wall and the spot you noted. They will then look at how to reach it, which might involve working at height with suitable equipment.
You will be asked to keep clear of the wall, and to keep children and pets inside. The technician deals with the nest itself; you are not asked to climb, hold, move or prepare anything near the entrance.
A nest at its summer peak can contain thousands of wasps, so it is entirely normal for the technician to keep the area clear and take their time. Do not be tempted to go out and look.
The technician will ask you questions as well. Expect to be asked where you saw the wasps, how long it has been going on and whether anyone has been stung. Honest, simple answers are all that is needed.
What you may notice
- Wasps may be seen flying around the wall for a while as returning workers find that something has changed.
- The technician may ask you to stay indoors a little longer once the work is complete.
- You may be asked to keep the windows near the wall closed for a short time.
- The entrance gap will still be visible afterwards, and the technician can point it out to you.
- You may be told whether anything else around the property looks like a possible nesting site.
Those returning wasps are not a sign that the job has not been done. If you are worried, simply ask the technician.
Before the technician leaves
Take the opportunity to ask the questions you have. Can the empty nest be taken down? Does anything else on the property look at risk? Is it all right to use the garden straight away, or should you keep away from the wall for a while?
If a second nest has been found on the same property, the technician will explain this and the £35 charge for it, which is the figure you were given on the phone. Payment arrangements are agreed with you directly.
Ask any question you like, however small. A calm conversation at the end of the visit is part of the service, and it is the best moment to ask about the gap that remains, or about when it is sensible to use the garden again.
After the visit
The next stage is a repair. A carpenter or builder can close the gap in the fascia or soffit so that a queen cannot move in next April. That work is separate from the treatment.
If you are stung at any point, wash the area, remove the sting if visible and apply a cold pack. Call 999 for swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing or trouble breathing, dizziness or a widespread rash.
To arrange a visit in Moortown or nearby, ring 0113 347 0014 or use the booking form on the contact page. We work seven days a week and cover domestic and commercial properties.
Wasps on your property in Moortown?
Fixed price £90 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.