Wasp Nest in a Cavity Wall – How Professionals Treat Hidden Nests in Southwell
Knowing what will happen on the day makes the whole thing less stressful, from the phone call through to the repair advice at the end.
Before anyone arrives
It starts with a phone call. You describe where you have seen the wasps, we explain the fixed price, and a time is arranged. The price is confirmed on the phone before the technician visits, and nothing is done until you have agreed. If someone in the household is allergic to wasp stings, this is the moment to say so.
While you wait, keep people and pets away from the wall, leave the entrance alone and avoid garden machinery nearby. Make sure the technician will be able to reach the area, for example by clearing a side passage.
It also helps to have the front of the property tidy. A clear route to the wall saves time and keeps everyone safer.
It is worth having a phone to hand, charged and nearby, in case the technician needs to reach you for any reason. Keep the number we gave you in an obvious place, and let anyone else in the house know a visit is planned.
Step one: finding the way in
On arrival the technician will have a look at the outside of the building and talk to you about what you have seen. The aim is to identify the opening the wasps use. In a cavity wall that is often a vent, a gap in the pointing or a space beside a window. It is the route the colony already depends on, which is why treatment generally takes place from there.
This is a good time to mention anything you have noticed indoors, such as wasps near a light or a socket. It all helps build the picture.
You are welcome to point out any details you have noticed. For example, if wasps fly towards a particular drainpipe or window each time, tell the technician. They will take it into account when they decide how to approach the wall.
Do not worry if you cannot answer all the technician's questions. They are used to working things out from the wall itself, and part of their training is recognising how wasps use a building.
On a hidden nest the opening is not always the same as the place where the wasps show up indoors, so the technician may check more than one spot before settling on the route the colony uses. That is part of the job, and you do not need to do anything except keep clear.
Take care with children's questions at this stage. A simple explanation that a trained person is looking after the problem is enough, and it keeps them away from the windows.
Step two: dealing with the nest
The technician then treats the nest. Our technicians are trained for hidden nests and fully insured, and they will tell you what they are doing and what to expect afterwards. You will usually be asked to stay indoors or well away from the area while the work is under way. Please follow those instructions, even if it feels a little over-cautious.
You may notice a few wasps for a while afterwards. That is normal, and it is best to keep windows closed on that side of the house for a little while.
If the nest turns out to be larger or more awkward to reach than you expected, the technician will tell you plainly what they have found. The fixed price applies, and an additional nest on the same property is £35 extra.
The technician will not leave until they have told you what has been done, so it is fine to ask questions at that point.
Step three: what to ask before they leave
This is the part people forget. Before the technician goes, ask:
- Whether the empty nest can be taken down.
- When it is safe to seal or repair the opening.
- Whether a mesh over a vent is a good idea for your property.
- What signs would mean you should call again.
Then arrange for a builder or handyperson to complete any repairs, so the same spot is not used again next spring.
Write the answers down, because it is easy to forget what you were told once the technician has gone.
If you spot more wasps than before after the visit, take a note of where and when, and phone us. Describing what you see helps us decide what to do next.
Questions people ask on the day
Most customers have the same few concerns when the technician turns up, and it helps to know the answers in advance.
- Will I need to move out? Generally not, though you may be asked to stay away from the affected wall or room during the work.
- Will you make a mess? The technician works from the entry point and will tell you if anything needs to be moved.
- Can I watch? It is safer to watch from indoors, well away from the wall.
- What if there is a second nest? If another is found at the same property, it costs £35 extra.
- Do I pay on the day? Ask when you book how payment works.
Asking questions is expected, and a good technician will be glad to explain.
Keep the paperwork you are given, and make a note of the technician's advice about repairs. It is easy to forget the details a few weeks later when the weather has changed and the whole thing seems far away.
We also appreciate a quick note on any special circumstances, such as a baby asleep indoors, a household member who works nights, or an animal that needs shutting away. That way the technician can plan around you.
If anything changes before the visit, simply phone and let us know.
Booking in Southwell
We cover Southwell, in Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding villages seven days a week, and same-day service is available. Treatment is a fixed £95 per nest, with no call-out charge. Another nest on the same property costs £35 extra. We work with domestic and commercial customers alike.
Call 0115 937 5117 or use the online booking form on the contact page, and we will take it from there.
Wasps on your property in Southwell?
Fixed price £95 per nest, no call-out charge, same-day service available.