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5 Best Animal Removal in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

There's scratching in the wall cavity again and it's not stopping. Every business on this page has at least 138 Google reviews behind it, and between the five of them that's over 900 real London pest jobs, rats, mice, bed bugs, birds, with not one dedicated wildlife trapper in the mix.

Short answer: Obsidian Environmental Services leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 258 reviews and NPTA accreditation. BioWise Pest Control and Pestcure both hold 4.9 across 177 reviews. Note that all five businesses here are pest control specialists (rats, mice, insects, birds), not wildlife trapping or pet-removal services, since that's what actually operates under this search term in London.
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London's Top-Rated Pest Control Companies

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Obsidian Environmental Services Ltd 5.0 ★ 258 Overall / highest rated View ›
2 BioWise Pest Control Maintenance 4.9 ★ 177 Commercial contracts & recurring service View ›
3 Pestcure ltd - London 4.9 ★ 177 Fast response & free pest identification View ›
4 Bon Accord Pest Control 4.9 ★ 138 Bed bugs & carpet beetles View ›
5 Albany Environmental Services Ltd 4.6 ★ 172 Established citywide coverage & 24-hour service View ›
5 Best Animal Removal in London (2026)

Each company, reviewed

Obsidian Environmental Services Ltd logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Obsidian Environmental Services Ltd

5.0258 Google reviews

Obsidian Environmental Services is an NPTA-accredited pest control company based in Soho, delivering what it calls humane pest solutions across Greater London. The team covers rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, wasps, carpet beetles, clothes moths and pigeons, and says it draws on more than 65 years of combined experience across its engineers.

What people praise

  • Named technicians (Robin, Mark, Ryan, Darrin, Rob) praised individually and repeatedly for clear communication
  • Rat and rodent entry points located and sealed quickly, with multiple reviewers confirming the problem stayed gone weeks later
  • Thorough, unrushed visits, one reviewer specifically noted the technician avoided cutting corners
  • Every single review in our sample is five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume258 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect rating across 258 reviews is a genuinely large sample to hold that consistency, and the NPTA accreditation gives it a credential the others on this list don't advertise. Our top pick on the numbers.

Website+442080500238 Directions

22 Greek St, London W1D 4DY

BioWise Pest Control Maintenance logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

BioWise Pest Control Maintenance

4.9177 Google reviews

BioWise Pest Control has been operating in London since 2010 and describes itself as a family-run business that services more than 600 UK businesses. Coverage spans rodents, insects and birds across North, East, South, West and Central London, with dedicated commercial services for restaurants, hotels, offices and healthcare sites.

What people praise

  • Rat problems resolved within days, per multiple named-technician reviews (Frankie, Ben)
  • Director personally follows up when a customer flags a staff member by name
  • Long operating history since 2010 backs up its commercial client base
  • Office and customer service staff praised as helpful alongside the field technicians
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume177 · 89th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: BioWise's 15-year track record and commercial focus make it a natural fit for landlords and business premises. It ties with Pestcure on rating and volume, so it comes down to whether you want a residential or commercial-leaning provider.

Website+448009883568 Directions

13 Hanover Square, London W1S 1HN

Pestcure ltd - London logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Pestcure ltd - London

4.9177 Google reviews

Pestcure is a London pest control company covering mice, rats and general insect issues, with a WhatsApp-based service that lets customers send photos for a quick, free identification before booking anything. Reviews describe technicians dealing with everything from rat entry points to reassuring first-time customers who are anxious about the problem.

What people praise

  • Free WhatsApp photo identification saved at least one customer an unnecessary call-out entirely
  • Rat entry points sealed and confirmed gone weeks later, per two separate reviews
  • Reassuring, patient approach with customers who are frightened of the pest in question
  • Fast turnaround for urgent jobs, including a same-week response before a customer's holiday

Worth knowing

  • One customer reported admin issues, a missed booking and an incorrect invoice, despite being satisfied with the actual pest treatment
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume177 · 89th
Confidencemoderate
Recency9 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The field work here gets consistently strong reviews, the one flagged complaint is about back-office admin rather than the pest control itself. Worth knowing if you're paying a large amount upfront.

Website+442035388013 Directions

128 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX

Bon Accord Pest Control logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Bon Accord Pest Control

4.9138 Google reviews

Bon Accord Pest Control is a London pest control business that shows up repeatedly in reviews for bed bug and carpet beetle cases specifically, both notoriously difficult infestations to fully clear. Technician Gabriel is named across several of the reviews we could see, handling multi-visit treatment plans rather than one-off callouts.

What people praise

  • Multiple return visits included as standard for tougher infestations like bed bugs and carpet beetles
  • One customer wasn't charged at all when a late-night flying-bug scare turned out to have a simple fix
  • Clear prevention advice given alongside the treatment itself
  • Calm, methodical approach specifically praised by a customer dealing with a distressing bed bug case
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume138 · 75th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If your problem is bed bugs or carpet beetles specifically, the reviews here read as more specialised than the general pest control language at some of the other businesses on this list.

Website+442033696965 Directions

85 Great Portland St, London W1W 7LT

Albany Environmental Services Ltd logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Albany Environmental Services Ltd

4.6172 Google reviews

Albany Pest Control has operated in Central London since 1998 and is now part of the Orkin UK group, giving it access to a larger national pest control network's training and resources. It covers residential, hospitality and healthcare sectors with a stated 24-hour service.

What people praise

  • Longest operating history on this list, trading since 1998
  • Backed by Orkin UK's wider resources and training
  • Praised for ongoing commercial partnerships, with named account managers checking in regularly
  • Handles a broad range of pests, from cockroaches to rodents, across commercial sites

Worth knowing

  • Two separate one-star reviews describe missed appointments and difficulty getting a callback from customer service
  • Confirm your appointment window directly given these reports
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume172 · 81th
Confidencemoderate
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The scale and history here are real advantages for a large commercial account, but the scheduling complaints are consistent enough across two separate reviewers that we'd confirm your booking twice before the visit.

Website+442072878845 Directions

44 Russell Sq, London WC1B 4JP

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How we score these pest control companies

Every score comes from that business’s live Google listing, the star rating is the average of all customer reviews, and review volume shows how many people actually left one. Confidence blends both, so a 5.0 built on 258 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 built on 40. Recency checks how current the feedback is. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does pest control cost in London? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on the pest, the size of the property and whether it’s a one-off treatment or a multi-visit plan. Rat and mouse jobs typically need at least one follow-up visit to confirm the problem is fully cleared, while bed bug treatment usually needs two or more sessions. We couldn’t verify a trustworthy, current set of London-wide price ranges across these specific businesses, so get a written quote from at least two companies before booking.

Pest control across London

Between them these five companies cover Central London postcodes from Soho and Mayfair out to North London boroughs like Camden and Islington, East London including Canary Wharf and Stratford, and South and West London. If you’re searching for pest control near me anywhere in Greater London, most of these firms will travel, just confirm the call-out radius when you book.

What to ask before you book a pest control company

  • Is the initial visit a diagnostic-only call-out, or does it include the first treatment?
  • How many follow-up visits are included in the quoted price, and what happens if the pest returns after that?
  • Are the treatments safe to use around children, pets or food preparation areas?
  • Is the company NPTA or BPCA accredited, and can they show proof?
  • Do you offer a guarantee period after treatment, and what does it cover?
  • Can you provide references from a similar job, especially for commercial premises?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

Is this list about pest control or wildlife removal?

Pest control. Searches for animal removal in London overwhelmingly surface rat, mouse, insect and bird control companies rather than wildlife trapping or pet-removal services, so that’s what we’ve compared here.

How did you choose these five?

We compared pest control businesses in London with a real Google track record, weighing star rating against review volume so a handful of five-star reviews can’t outrank a company with a genuinely large customer base.

How often is this list updated?

We last verified ratings and review counts in July 2026. Always check a company’s live Google profile before booking.

Do I need NPTA or BPCA accreditation to trust a pest control company?

It’s not a legal requirement in the UK, but it’s a strong signal of proper training and safe chemical handling. Ask any company you’re considering whether they hold it.

Our recommendation

Obsidian Environmental Services is the safest default given its perfect rating across a genuinely large review base and NPTA accreditation. If you’re dealing with bed bugs or carpet beetles specifically, Bon Accord’s specialist track record is worth a direct call too.

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