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Rat Control & Rat Removal In Leicester

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Rat Control · Leicester

Rat Control & Rat Removal In Leicester

Rats Treated, Entry Points Found, Follow-Ups Included

Need rat control in Leicester? 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 Leicester (LE1–LE5), 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
  • LeicesterCovering LE1–LE5
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

Leicester City Council runs its own pest control service (details). It treats rats, mice, cockroaches, wasps, fleas (council properties only). It doesn't treat ants, bees, foxes, pigeons, bats. Undated price table, read October 2026, VAT included: rats inside or outside free; mice £90 for two visits then £30 per extra visit; cockroaches the same; wasps £90 plus £30 per extra nest; fleas (council properties only) £90 for up to three bedrooms. Businesses and landlords: £90 per hour plus VAT and materials, one-off call-outs only.

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, Clarendon Park, Highfields, Stoneygate and the rest of LE1–LE5.

Local Knowledge: Rat Control In Leicester

Leicester's waterways run straight through the city. The River Soar and the canalised Leicester Line of the Grand Union, which the Canal & River Trust puts at just over 41 miles long, meet in the city and pass Abbey Park, Belgrave and the National Space Centre. The Trust also notes that the Soar is prone to flooding after heavy rain. Rising water drives brown rats out of riverbank burrows, and they turn up in gardens, under decking and in sheds on streets that back onto the water.

It's worth knowing that Leicester City Council treats rats in homes free of charge: within 48 hours for rats inside, within 15 working days for rats outside (council pest control page). If you live in the city and can wait, ring the council first on 0116 454 1001. Its paid call-out for businesses and landlords is £90 an hour plus VAT and materials, isn't available as an ongoing contract, and doesn't cover privately owned houses in multiple occupation.

We're the right call when those rules don't fit: a business or HMO, a landlord with several houses, a home outside the city boundary in Leicestershire, or a problem that keeps coming back. Our rat control starts from £200, with tamper-resistant bait stations, trapping where it's safer and follow-up visits included. We look for the way in, too, and quote proofing separately.

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

Why Choose Us In Leicester

  • 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.

Rat Control in Leicester: get a price

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Areas We Cover For Rat Control

Leicester and the rest of LE1–LE5, including:

  • City Centre
  • Clarendon Park
  • Highfields
  • Stoneygate
  • Knighton
  • Aylestone
  • Westcotes
  • Belgrave
  • Abbey
  • Rushey Mead
  • Humberstone
  • Evington
  • Beaumont Leys
  • New Parks

Rat Control Leicester: FAQs

If you're a Leicester city householder, use the free service. We're useful where it doesn't apply: businesses, HMOs, regular contracts, homes outside the city, or when rats keep returning because of a drain defect or gaps in the building that need finding and proofing.

Rat control in Leicester 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.

Leicester At A Glance

Postcodes
LE1–LE5
From our Southwell base
about 55 minutes (around 38 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
Leicester City CouncilUndated price table, read October 2026, VAT included: rats inside or outside free; mice £90 for two visits then £30 per extra visit; cockroaches the same; wasps £90 plus £30 per extra nest; fleas (council properties only) £90 for up to three bedrooms. Businesses and landlords: £90 per hour plus VAT and materials, one-off call-outs only.
Population
About 369,000 (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
  • “From start to finish, Urgent Pest Control have been absolutely incredible. We had initially called the council in to fix a small squirrel problem, but it wasn't until after the council's two visits, where they laid plain wheat in the loft, helping to provide…”

    Jason KerrJune 2023 · Read on Google
  • “We were traumatised by the infiltration of rats into the loft due to a problem in the drains. After a quick phone call to Gino from urgent pest control upon recommendation of a neighbour, he came the same afternoon, assessed the problem and immediately…”

    Τασος ΠιππαςNovember 2022 · Read on Google
  • “Thank you so much for coming out to save us from the wasps. Same day service, very friendly and helpful, went above and beyond to help us with our issue. Highly recommend.”

    Steph DrewJuly 2022 · Read on Google
  • “Honestly grateful! Called three companies that didn't respond at all, so decided to call this company. Came by the very same day and resolved the problem! Fully recommend.”

    Juliana KozlovskaSeptember 2021 · Read on Google
  • “Brilliant service!! Got rid of a bees nest within a couple of hours after ringing! Very friendly. They are taking them to a safe place to release them. Would definitely recommend”

    Rachel TomlinsonMay 2026 · Read on Google
  • “Very helpful in a very stressful situation. Came fast. Explained very well. Not judgemental. Trustworthy. My list could go on. But thank you 🙏🏻💪🏻”

    Leah ClarkeJuly 2025 · Read on Google
  • “Had wasp nest, previously treated and did not resolve the issue, Gino came out within half hour and dealt with it! No more wasp and highly recommend him, very polite knowledgeable.”

    roy frisbyOctober 2024 · Read on Google
  • “Fantastic service by Gino. He removed a bees nest from my loft. A really professional service from a polite and friendly guy. Highly recommend”

    Lisa DannJune 2024 · Read on Google
  • “Incredibly helpful, called at 5pm regarding a rat, and he was sorting the issue out by 7:30pm. Gino is really friendly and professional, and always up front about any work that needs to be done and any issues that may arise. Already planning to use him for…”

    Raj DhaliwalDecember 2023 · Read on Google
  • “I am pleased that I chose to go with Gino from Urgent Pest Control, my flat was infested with mice. He came out inspected, carried out a treatment plan and he explained me everything to detail. Gino was very friendly, professional and very helpful. I would…”

    Rodolfo PalmieriNovember 2023 · Read on Google
  • “MASSIVE Thanks!!! Came same day. Caught the rat (which most people wouldnt do) and sorted it out with professionalism and expertise. Would definitely recommend.”

    Muhammad AzizAugust 2023 · Read on Google
  • “Gino came out the same day when we found a huge wasp nest in our roof. He resolved the problem in one visit, being very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Reasonable price and a lovely guy! Will definitely use again for any other pest control we may…”

    Jo LittlerJuly 2023 · Read on Google

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