Wasp Nests Under Roof Tiles – A Common Problem for Allscott Homes
People often assume that a nest high on the roof will cost more to treat than one at ground level, but the price is the same, and knowing that makes the decision easier.
The question people ask first
When wasps are going in and out under the tiles, the first thing many people want to know is what it will cost. A nest high up looks like a hard job, and it is natural to expect a bigger bill than for a nest in a garden wall.
The answer is simple. A wasp nest is treated for a fixed £80 flat, and that figure does not depend on where the nest is. A nest under the tiles, a nest in the eaves and a nest in a hedge all cost the same.
Knowing the cost in advance lets you make a decision calmly rather than putting it off.
Price worries often stop people from calling, and the nest keeps growing in the meantime. A colony that was a handful of wasps in May can be a major nuisance by late summer.
The same applies to people who rent. If you are unsure who should arrange the work, check your tenancy agreement or policy, since the answer depends on the wording.
What the fixed price covers
Think of it as a list of things you do not have to worry about.
- No call-out charge.
- No added cost for the location of the nest.
- No added cost for the time of day, so evening and weekend visits cost the same.
- No hidden fees.
- One visit guaranteed.
A second nest on the same property is £40 each. That is the full range of figures, and there is no sliding scale for size or access.
Because there is nothing to negotiate, there is nothing to feel nervous about asking. Whether you ring at ten in the morning or ten at night, the figure is the same.
Customers sometimes expect an extra for a Sunday visit or for a nest on a steep roof, and it is worth repeating that this is not how the price works. The price is the price.
Why a roof-level nest worries people
Eaves, soffits and fascias sit at the edge of the roof, and a colony inside them is out of reach from the ground. You can see wasps going in but not what is behind. That uncertainty is unsettling, particularly when you know a nest can hold as many as 2,000 wasps by August.
The wasps travel between the nest and the garden, and the traffic can start to feel as if it is surrounding the house. Windows are kept shut, doors are watched, and the garden is avoided.
A fixed price does not make the wasps go away, but it removes one source of worry.
There is no need to climb up and look at the nest to give a useful description. Wasps arriving at a stretch of the roof edge, a hum behind the boards and wasps at upstairs windows are all clues enough.
Nothing about a roof-level nest means it is more dangerous to the household than one lower down, as long as it is left alone. The risk comes from people disturbing it.
Doing the safe things while you wait
A few simple precautions are all that is needed.
- Keep your distance from the roof edge and watch from the ground.
- Do not use a ladder, and do not let children or pets play beneath the entrance.
- Do not seal the gap or block the exit while the nest is alive.
- Close windows near the area during the busiest part of the day.
- Contact the business, with the address and a description.
Those steps cost nothing, and they leave the nest to the technician.
Remember that wasps are most active on warm, dry days. If the weather is cool or wet, the traffic may seem quiet, but the colony is still there.
If you notice wasps coming into the house, it is fine to open a window and let them leave. They are not interested in staying once they find a way out.
Do not use the garden as normal until you are comfortable that wasps are not heading for the nearest corner of the roof. A simple wait of a few hours for the technician is often all it takes.
The visit
The person who attends for your Allscott property is qualified and fully insured. The work is safe and effective, and it is carried out from outside the house in most cases. You will be asked to keep clear of the area and to keep pets inside.
The business covers homes and commercial buildings, works seven days a week and offers same-day service. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
You can also contact the business for a quote and booking at any point.
If you are managing a commercial building, the same approach and the same price apply. Contact the business with the address and a short description of the roof edge.
Booking and afterwards
To book, phone 07916 322 280 or use the online booking form on the contact page. If anyone in the household is allergic to stings, say so when you book so the booking can be prioritised.
After treatment, some wasps may remain around the roof edge for a little while. Dead ones can drop into the gutter or onto the ground. Sweep them into a sealed bag and wash your hands.
Ask whether the empty nest can be taken down, and arrange for a roofer to repair any gap once all activity has stopped.
Keep a note of the date and time of the visit. If wasps are seen again a little while later, you will have the details to hand.
Next spring, a quick look at the roof edge in April may show a queen investigating the same gap. Contact the business early, when the job is small.
Wasps on your property in Allscott?
Fixed price £80 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.