Pest Control For Landlords

Professional Pest Control Services For Landlords And Property Managers Across Berkshire And Beyond

The UK law holds landlords responsible for pest control in rental properties, including AirBNBs, residential rental properties, social housing, houses of multiple occupancy and holiday homes. Pests can cause serious harm to tenant’s health, spreading diseases, disturbing sleep and generally causing significant distress.

With the Government working to crack down on homes that are unfit for habitation and issuing new laws, such as Awaab’s Law to ensure that necessary repairs are carried out in a timely manner to reduce safety risks for tenants, it’s imperative that both private and social housing landlords and property managers have preventative measures and pest control plans in place.

Thankfully, Countrywide has you covered. Our friendly, local team can provide preventative measures based around Integrated Pest Management principles to protect your rental property from pest problems.

For landlords and property managers across Newbury, Berkshire, Basingstoke, Reading, Portsmouth, Woking, and throughout the South East, Countrywide is the ideal pest control company.

We can treat any pest infestation, including rodents, such as mice, rats and squirrels, insects including ants, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, and moths, and birds such as pigeons and seagulls.

Alongside effective treatment for all common pest infestations, we can also provide a range of additional services, including loft clearances and drain surveys to identify pest entry points.

If you’re ready to make the most of our extensive service offering for your rental property, call 0800 078 7255.

Why Choose Countrywide For Landlord Pest Control Services?

• Fully qualified BPCA Registered Pest Controllers to ensure all work is carried out to the highest standard.
• Discreet service visits timed when you want them to avoid disruption for tenants.
• Full tenant reports and void property clearances to reduce downtime between tenants.
• Free call-out service for pest problems encountered between our scheduled inspections.

Why Pest Management Is Essential For Landlords

Pest management is crucial for rental properties because in the UK, pest control is the landlord’s responsibility. Unless it can be proved that the pest issue was the tenant’s fault, due to not securing rubbish properly or leaving it in a state of disrepair, then the landlord is responsible for pest control.

Some of the many benefits of pest control services for landlords include:

• Ensure Compliance: Landlords are responsible for pest control and ensuring their property is in a habitable state under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and the Housing Act 2004, so regular inspections can ensure compliance.
• Stop Pest Infestations Before They Occur: Preventing pest infestations is better than treating them and fixing damage afterwards, which is why our landlord pest control services focus on sealing potential pest entry points and identifying potential pest risks.
• Show Value To Tenants: By having regular inspections down as part of your tenancy agreement you can provide added value and improve your chances of finding reliable tenants for your property.
• Protect Your Rental Income: If pest problems are found, then the local council could declare your property unfit for habitation, which could mean you face fines and costs as residents will need to be moved and housed elsewhere. Pest infestations can also make it impossible for you to find new tenants, meaning that your property is left empty for longer. Landlord pest control services can protect your rental income in the long run.
• Reduce Long-Term Costs: An ongoing pest control contract has an upfront cost, but it is lower than regular emergency call-outs. Also, vermin can cause significant property damage, so ongoing pest control for rented properties can limit the damage pests can cause and reduce the need for expensive repairs.

To get the best out of your landlord pest control service, you need to ensure you work with an experienced provider like Countrywide. We’re full members of the British Pest Control Association, so you know you can rely on our services, so get in touch to book your site survey.

Prevent Pest Infestations In Rental Properties With Ongoing Contracts

Since landlords are responsible for dealing with pests and the issues they cause in residential rental properties, it’s crucial that you work with an experienced provider of pest control services.

For commercial properties, the tenancy agreement often means that companies are responsible for pest control and general maintenance, which is why Countrywide also offers commercial pest control services for businesses across Newbury, Berkshire and the South East.

Whether you’re a commercial property manager, or a landlord with either one or a portfolio of properties, we can help.

Our team have experience working with landlords and property managers with a range of property types and sizes.

To start the process and get rid of pests, droppings and debris, then ensure vermin can’t return, get in touch on 0800 078 7255.