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Rat Control & Rat Removal In Derby

DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73Clear advice on cost

Rat Control · Derby

Rat Control & Rat Removal In Derby

Rats Treated, Entry Points Found, Follow-Ups Included

Need rat control in Derby? We find where rats are getting in and nesting, treat them with tamper-resistant bait stations or traps, come back to check, and seal the entry points so they don't return. We cover Derby (DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73), our technicians are about 55 minutes from our Southwell base, and rat control starts from £200; the final price depends on the job, and we'll explain the likely cost before any work starts.

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  • From £200Final price depends on the job
  • 7 days a week6am–8pm, weekends included
  • 5.0 on GoogleFrom 194 customer reviews
  • DerbyCovering DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73
On this page
  1. Local knowledge
  2. Why choose us
  3. How a visit works
  4. Get a price
  5. Areas we cover
  6. FAQs

Derby City Council runs its own pest control service (details). It treats rats, mice (inside only), wasps, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, carpet beetles, cluster flies, squirrels (advice visit only). 2026/27, booked online (phone prices higher): rats inside or outside £109 and mice £109 (up to 4 visits); wasps £74 for one nest; cockroaches £282; bed bugs from £218 (up to three bedrooms); fleas or carpet beetles from £130; cluster flies £129; squirrel advice visit £39. Private landlord and housing association properties pay the commercial call-out fee (£85 + VAT from 1 April 2026). No concessions published.

Scratching in the loft or walls, droppings in a cupboard or burrows by a shed are the usual first signs. If rats keep coming back, the cause is often a defective drain; our sister company, Urgent Drainage Solutions, can survey it by camera and fit a rat blocker. We cover City Centre, Allestree, Alvaston, Allenton and the rest of DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72 and DE73.

Local Knowledge: Rat Control In Derby

Derby is built around water. The River Derwent runs through the city past Darley Abbey and the Riverside, and Markeaton Brook flows under the city centre in a culvert. The council's flood defence update describes how the Mill Fleam pumping station, tested for real in the October 2023 floods, stopped river water backing up that culvert into the heart of the city. Brick culverts, old sewers and riverbanks are exactly where brown rats travel, and they surface wherever a drain is broken or a garden offers food and cover.

The council's pest control advice makes the same link: keep waste contained and maintain your drainage, repairing broken pipes and covers. Its own rat treatment costs £109 online for up to four visits, and private landlords and housing associations pay the commercial call-out fee instead.

Our rat control starts from £200. We use tamper-resistant bait stations, trapping where it's safer, and follow-up visits are included; most domestic jobs take two to three weeks. If the rats are coming from a drain, our sister company Urgent Drainage Solutions can run a CCTV survey and fit a rat blocker. Proofing with mesh, wire wool or cement is quoted separately.

More local detail (neighbourhoods, the council's pest service and charges, nearby towns) is on our pest control in Derby page.

Why Choose Us In Derby

  • Rat control from £200; final price depends on the job
  • Same-day visits often available, 7 days a week, 6am–8pm
  • Follow-up visits included
  • Tamper-resistant bait stations, safe around children and pets
  • Unmarked vans for discretion
  • Entry points found and proofing advice given
  • Clear, upfront advice on cost

How Our Rat Control Visit Works

01

Call Or Book Online

Tell us where you've seen or heard the rats and we'll book the earliest visit, often the same day.

02

Survey & Find The Entry

We inspect the house, loft, garden and drains to find where the rats live and how they get in.

03

Treat Safely

We set locked bait stations or traps, placed out of reach of children and pets, and explain the likely cost before any work starts.

04

Follow Up & Proof

We return to check, remove dead rats and stations, and quote to seal the entry points.

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Areas We Cover For Rat Control

Derby and the rest of DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72 and DE73, including:

Rat Control Derby: FAQs

Often, yes, where rats are getting in through a defect such as a broken drain, air brick or gap in the brickwork. Exposure to pests is a hazard councils can assess under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Report it to your landlord in writing; if nothing happens, contact the council's private housing team.

Rat control in Derby starts from £200, with follow-up visits included. The final price depends on the size of the problem, the property and the time of the visit, and we'll explain the likely cost before any work starts. Proofing work is quoted separately.

We're about 55 minutes away and work 7 days a week, 6am–8pm, so same-day visits are often possible: call 07999 935 929 or book online. Most domestic rat treatments take two to three weeks with follow-up visits.

We use tamper-resistant bait stations placed where children and pets can't reach them, follow the UK rodenticide stewardship rules, and use traps instead of bait where that's safer. We'll explain exactly what we've put down and where.
Sources for the local facts on this page

Council details are quoted from each council's own website. Drive times are estimates from our Southwell base.

Derby At A Glance

Postcodes
DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE65, DE72, DE73
From our Southwell base
about 55 minutes (around 30 miles)
Pricing
Depends on the pest, the property and the time of the visit. Ask us for a price
Hours
7 days · 6am–8pm; emergency call-outs every day
Council pest control
Derby City Council2026/27, booked online (phone prices higher): rats inside or outside £109 and mice £109 (up to 4 visits); wasps £74 for one nest; cockroaches £282; bed bugs from £218 (up to three bedrooms); fleas or carpet beetles from £130; cluster flies £129; squirrel advice visit £39. Private landlord and housing association properties pay the commercial call-out fee (£85 + VAT from 1 April 2026). No concessions published.
Population
About 261,000 (council area, Census 2021)

Google Reviews

A selection of genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile, where we're rated 5.0 out of 5 from 194 reviews.

  • “Amazing service, great guy would highly recommend. We have had an issue in our garage loft where rodents were getting in, I tried traps, baits blocking what I thought were entry points. All of this with no success. I called Urgent Pest Control after reading…”

    Adam LoweNovember 2024 · Read on Google
  • “Amazing service, Urgent Pest Control has been very helpful! He came to help the same day I contacted him on a holiday when most people don’t work. I had a problem with rodents and the work was completed fast and efficiently. All my questions were answered…”

    Beth DerbyApril 2022 · Read on Google
  • “The guys were absolutely brilliant. They attended quickly every time, actually managing to come and do some work within 10 minutes of me calling. They were professional and knowledgeable in a horrible situation and resolved my rodent issue fully in less than…”

    Lia WeightmanJune 2025 · Read on Google
  • “Gino was amazing! We had a rodent issue and he took away any rodents found. And sorted everything A to Z, this put us at ease and our kids too, who were petrified. Gino was very friendly, professional and very helpful. Would recommend to all! Thank you”

    Deliveries 4 UNovember 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Amazing service! Having recently moved into a new house that had a rodent issue, I was really worried and overwhelmed as to what to do. Gino handled it all brilliantly. He identified the cause of the issue and took steps to prevent it from reoccurring. He…”

    Olivia EvansAugust 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Having discovered wasps nests and heard evidence of rodents in our loft, we "accidentally" telephoned Gino on a Sunday morning and he visited us later that same day. He immediately and successfully set about solving both problems and advised us on avoiding…”

    David BarnesSeptember 2022 · Read on Google
  • “Gino was very professional and informative. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable. He performed his task well and left my sitting room clean and tidy I would highly recommend Gino”

    Gerty BJune 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Excellent. Explained exactly what he was going to do and did it when he said he would. Professional, considerate and helpful.”

    Walter SatterthwaiteNovember 2022 · Read on Google
  • “Very professional and explanative, Eren was very kind and more than happy to answer all my questions in detail. Excellent job, affordable services, got a response to my quote within an hour. Would 100% recommend. 💯”

    Denise SachinisAugust 2022 · Read on Google
  • “Very good service indeed, I had a mouse problem in my garage but it completely disappeared thanks to a real top bloke Gino at Urgent Pest Control. Really discreet and professional, would highly recommend.”

    Sean GrundyDecember 2021 · Read on Google
  • “Extremely happy with the service dealing with a wasp nest. Gino was polite, professional and cheerful. Highly recommended.”

    Michael ChittyJuly 2026 · Read on Google
  • “We are having some work done on the roof, and the men erecting the scaffolding discovered a wasp nest. We called Urgent pest Control and they were with us in just over half an hour. After treating the nest, they said it could take up to 10 days for total…”

    Pam HallJuly 2025 · Read on Google
  • “After finding a wasp nest in the dorma, tried doing it myself but multiple stings and expletives later conceded to call in the professional. Gino was recommended by a friend. Very honest, transparent and professional service with clear next steps on what I…”

    Riz PatelNovember 2024 · Read on Google
  • “I recently had the pleasure of working with Gino for an ant problem, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service provided. Gino went above and beyond to ensure that our home was pest-free. His professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to…”

    Kunal PattniJuly 2024 · Read on Google
  • “Gino was really respectful of our home. He rang an hour before arrival so could plan the day around this idea. He came the day after I rang. Gino did all he could to solve the problem as best he could with least charges possible. He was friendly, courteous…”

    Lissy LoftJanuary 2024 · Read on Google
  • “Gino was amazing! I rang a couple of weeks ago and he came out the next day! Just done a second visit tonight! Super helpful, informative and thorough! He made us feel at ease and reassured! Gino knew exactly what he was talking about and explained everything…”

    Hannah Louise DelaneyNovember 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Brilliant! Left Gino a voicemail on a Friday evening; 2 hours later, my wasp- nest problem had been eradicated! Gino is polite, knowledgeable & hard- working. Highly recommended!”

    Glenn LoveSeptember 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Great! Gino came right away to sort out our wasp nest problem. He was very knowledgeable and professional and got rid of them with one treatment. He followed it up the next day to make sure they had gone. Very impressed, thank you.”

    Ruth RyderAugust 2023 · Read on Google

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