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How Much Does Ant Control Cost in London? 2026 Price Guide

By the Best Pest Control London team · Reviewed by Redwan, Lewis and Manu, BPCA-certified technicians · Ants · Published 22 July 2026 · Updated 27 July 2026
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If you’re comparing quotes or just want to know what to expect before booking, here’s a straight breakdown of what we charge for ant control in London right now, and what changes the price.

Garden Ant Treatment

Black garden ant close-up

Our price: £190 for a flat, £220 for a house

This covers inspection, identifying the nest location, and gel bait treatment targeting the colony rather than just visible ants. Most gardens and single-room indoor infestations are covered by this price.

What pushes the price up:

  • Multiple nests found on the same property
  • Nest located somewhere hard to access (inside a cavity wall, under a large area of paving)
  • A follow-up visit needed if activity continues past the initial treatment window

Pharaoh Ant Treatment

Pharaoh ants on a surface

Our price: £260 for a flat, £290 for a house, two visits included

Higher than garden ants because of the extended, multi-visit baiting programme pharaoh ants require - usually several weeks of monitoring and rebaiting, since disturbing the colony too aggressively can cause it to split and spread.

What pushes the price up:

  • Treatment needing to be coordinated across multiple flats in a shared building
  • Commercial kitchens or healthcare settings, which often need documented, compliant treatment plans
  • A more established infestation found across several rooms or floors

What’s Usually Included

  • Full property inspection and species identification
  • Targeted gel baiting (not blanket spraying)
  • A written guarantee period, with a follow-up visit if activity continues
  • Advice on entry point sealing to reduce recurrence

What Can Change Your Quote

  • Property size: a small flat vs. a large family home with multiple affected rooms
  • Access: ground floor vs. difficult-to-reach areas like lofts or cavity walls
  • Number of visits needed: most garden ant jobs resolve in one to two visits; pharaoh ants typically need more
  • Commercial vs. residential: commercial premises, especially food businesses, often need a documented treatment plan for compliance purposes, which adds to cost

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is pharaoh ant treatment really more expensive than garden ants?

Yes, generally - the multi-visit baiting programme and, in shared buildings, the need to sometimes coordinate treatment with neighbouring flats both add cost compared to a typical garden ant job.

Do you charge a call-out fee on top of treatment?

We don't charge a separate call-out fee - the price we confirm after inspection is what you pay.

Will I need more than one visit?

Garden ant treatment often resolves in one to two visits. Pharaoh ants typically need several visits over a few weeks. We'll give you a realistic estimate after inspection, not a guess.

Is it cheaper to treat ants myself first and call a professional if that fails?

Not usually - DIY spray that doesn't work can trigger pharaoh ant colonies to split and spread, which can make the eventual professional job more involved (and costly) than if it had been called in from the start.

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