Need help with a flea problem?
Chemical flea treatment
Our technicians will assess the property, identify the rooms affected and explain the preparation needed before treatment begins.
Once the property is ready, we apply professional-use insecticides to areas where fleas, larvae and pupae are most likely to be present. This may include carpets, rugs, skirting edges, cracks, soft furnishings and pet resting areas.
Where suitable, we may use a ULV or fogging method to help distribute treatment into difficult areas. This is used as part of a structured treatment plan, not as a substitute for preparation, vacuuming and aftercare.
Flea heat treatment
Flea heat treatment can be useful in suitable rooms because it allows us to treat the wider space using controlled heat. This can help target fleas at different stages of the life cycle when the required temperature reaches the areas where they are hiding.
Where full-room heat treatment is used, we monitor temperatures carefully and manage colder areas, dense furnishings and spaces that may not heat evenly. In some buildings, fire detection systems or heat-sensitive alarms may need to be isolated temporarily by the responsible person before treatment begins.
Heat treatment may be combined with steam or residual insecticide in bathrooms, kitchens, cracks, edges or cooler areas where heat may not penetrate evenly.
How much does flea treatment cost?
Our flea treatment starts from £260 + VAT for a studio flat and includes two visits, normally arranged around two weeks apart.
A one-bedroom flat is typically £308 + VAT. Each additional bedroom is usually charged at £49 + VAT.
Final pricing depends on the number of rooms affected, preparation, access and the level of activity found during the visit.
Pets at home and flea treatment
Yes. If pets are present, they should be treated at the same time as the property to reduce the risk of fleas being reintroduced after the visit.
We treat the home, not the animal. Speak to your vet or use an appropriate veterinary flea product according to the label instructions, especially if your pet is young, elderly, pregnant, unwell or already receiving medication.
Pet flea products should not be used to treat carpets, rugs or furniture, and household insecticides should never be applied directly to pets. Each product should only be used for its intended purpose.
Home remedies are unlikely to resolve an established flea infestation on their own. They may have a limited repellent effect in some situations, but they do not reliably treat the hidden eggs, larvae and pupae in carpets, rugs, cracks and pet resting areas.
Be careful with essential oils, vinegar, bleach or homemade mixtures, especially around children, pets and soft furnishings. Some products can irritate skin, damage materials or create unnecessary safety risks.
For an active flea infestation, the most reliable approach is usually professional treatment, good preparation, vacuuming, pet treatment where relevant, and clear aftercare.
Pet bedding, blankets and washable fabrics should usually be washed on a hot cycle where the fabric care label allows. Drying on a hot setting can also help, where suitable for the material.
Items that cannot be washed may need to be isolated, treated separately or disposed of, depending on the level of activity and the condition of the item.
Try to deal with pet bedding before or on the day of treatment so it does not reintroduce fleas into treated rooms.
Vacuuming carpets thoroughly before treatment can help remove some adult fleas, eggs, larvae, pupae and organic debris. It also helps disturb the carpet fibres so treatment can reach the areas where fleas may be hiding.
Vacuuming alone is unlikely to resolve an established flea infestation, but it is an important part of preparation and aftercare. Pay particular attention to edges, skirting boards, rugs, cracks, pet resting areas and places where bites are noticed.
After vacuuming, empty the vacuum contents into a sealed bag and dispose of it outside the property where possible.
We do not normally recommend treating play sand directly with insecticides, especially where children use the area. If fleas are suspected in a sandpit, the safest approach is usually to remove and replace the sand, clean the structure and restrict access until the source has been identified.
Outdoor flea activity may be linked to pets, foxes, cats, wildlife resting areas or shaded harbourage nearby. The surrounding area should be inspected so the source of reintroduction can be addressed.
Where treatment is needed around the sandpit, this should be limited to suitable surrounding areas and carried out with careful attention to product labels, access restrictions and child safety.
We use professional-use insecticides selected according to the property, level of activity and treatment plan. Where appropriate, this may include residual insecticides and insect growth regulators to help target different stages of the flea life cycle.
The exact product choice can vary depending on the room, surfaces, preparation, safety considerations and whether pets, children or vulnerable occupants are present.
We will explain any re-entry guidance, drying time and aftercare instructions before treatment begins.
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