Wasp Nest Removal for Landlords and Rental Properties in Loughborough
The gap between one tenancy ending and the next beginning is when a wasp nest is most easily missed, and most awkward to discover on the day new tenants arrive.
The quiet house problem
A property that has just been vacated is quiet in a way that suits wasps. Nobody is opening windows, hanging washing or walking the garden path every day, and a queen looking for a sheltered spot in late April or May may find a gap under the eaves, a hole in a wall or a bank at the bottom of the garden without anything disturbing her. By the time the next viewing or check-in comes around, the colony could be considerable.
Landlords in Loughborough and nearby villages who turn properties around between tenants have a simple way to avoid surprises: make wasps part of the void checklist. This article walks through how that works, what to do if you find activity, and how a fixed £95 job slots into a tight changeover without upsetting the timetable.
What to look for on a void inspection
Walk around the outside first, ideally in dry, bright weather when insects are active. Stand back and watch for a minute or two at each wall rather than peering in.
- A steady stream of wasps flying to and from one small gap, whether at the roofline, in brickwork, around a soffit or at a vent.
- A grey, papery material at an opening, or a rounded shape in a hedge, bush or tree.
- A hole in the ground or in a bank with wasps coming and going.
- Wasps tapping against a window inside, especially upstairs, which can mean a nest in the roof space or a wall cavity.
- A faint rustling or scratching sound in a ceiling or a wall on a warm day.
Do not go close to the entrance, and never block it. A nest can hold thousands of wasps by August, and a colony that feels threatened can swarm. If you see signs, stay calm, move away, and make a note of exactly where. If you are inspecting with a colleague, keep both of you well clear of the area while you talk.
Fitting a treatment into a changeover
The usual pressure on a void is time: cleaners booked, a decorator due, a new tenant moving in on a set date. A nest discovered the day before can feel like a disaster, but the practical side is manageable. We are open seven days a week, same-day service is offered, and the treatment is planned as one visit, so you do not need to hold the whole schedule while you wait for a multi-stage job.
Because the property is empty, access is usually straightforward. You can meet the technician with keys, leave a lockbox arrangement of your own, or ask your agent to attend. You do not need to coordinate with a tenant’s diary, which is one of the few benefits of a void. Make sure the technician knows if the nest is inside the building and which room or space it is near.
Phone 0116 214 9259, or use the online booking form on the contact page (/contact-us/). The price is a fixed £95 per nest, confirmed on the phone before anyone attends, with £35 for an additional nest at the same property and no call-out charge. No work is done until you agree to it.
Telling the incoming tenant
Whether to mention it is your call, but openness is usually the better path. If a nest has been treated shortly before move-in, a sentence in the welcome message avoids confusion: say that wasp activity was spotted, that it was dealt with by a trained, insured technician, and that they should tell you promptly if they see more wasps. Ask the technician whether the empty nest can be taken down, so you can say what has been done about it.
Some tenants will worry about a nest that is no longer active. Explain that wasps which had been out foraging may hang about the old entrance for a short time, and keep to what you know: the nest was treated and you will respond fast to any new report.
Be consistent. A new tenant who is told that the property is checked for wasps each spring is more likely to report activity early.
Costs, paperwork and the tenancy that has just ended
If wasps are found at the end of a tenancy, you may wonder whether the former tenant has any responsibility. That depends on the tenancy agreement and on the circumstances, and we cannot offer legal advice, so check the agreement and, if it matters, take advice.
Whatever you decide, keep a short note on the property file: the date the nest was found, where, the date it was treated and the cost. If the void inspection also records the exterior as clear in later months, that gives you a running picture of the property’s condition. Over time you will see which addresses attract nests year after year and can plan an early spring inspection for those.
A short void checklist you can reuse
Many agents already carry a checklist for each changeover: meter readings, keys, smoke alarms, inventory photos. Adding a line for the outside of the building costs nothing. Record whether any wasp activity was seen at the roofline, walls, garden and outbuildings, and the date and time of the walk-round, because wasps are only visible when it is warm enough for them to fly.
If the answer is none, you have a dated note. If it is yes, you already have the location for the call.
A void property sees a stream of visitors: cleaners, a gas engineer, a decorator, a carpet fitter. Ask each of them to tell you straight away if they see wasps at the building, and to keep clear of any nest. A decorator on a ladder at the eaves is exactly the person most likely to disturb one, so let them know before they start.
If a nest is found while trades are due, move the booking of the nest treatment ahead of them. It is simpler to rearrange a painter than to explain a sting.
Wasps on your property in Loughborough?
Fixed price £95 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.