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Abbey Pest Control

Abbey Pest Control

5.0(24 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

About the company

Abbey Pest Control is an independent, family-run pest control business launched in Reading in early 2018. It has over seven years' experience in pest control. The founder, Mike, grew up in Tilehurst and has lived in and around Reading his whole life. He worked in the building industry for many years before becoming a pest controller. The company name was chosen due to the Abbey ruins being a prominent landmark in Reading.

The business works alongside another local firm, All Aspects Pest Control. All operatives are fully trained. The business holds public liability insurance in excess of Β£2m. The price includes a full survey, written report, all labour and materials. Treatments are tailored to specific needs with no fixed number of visits. The business surveys all of the property on the first visit to identify possible entry points and carries out remedial proofing works as part of the agreed treatment price.

The service area covers Reading, Tilehurst, Purley on Thames, Caversham, Wokingham, Shinfield, Arborfield, Three Mile Cross, Woodley, Earley, Newbury, Chieveley, Thatcham, Basingstoke, Hook, Camberley and surrounding areas. The business deals with pests including rats, mice, squirrels, bedbugs, wasps and fleas. Poppy, a Jack Russell terrier, joined the team in 2017. The business has a Checkatrade page.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Abbey Pest Control is described by customers as a dependable choice for a range of household and commercial pest problems. Several reviewers highlight the speed of response, with call-outs arranged for the same day or the following morning, and Mike is named repeatedly for his friendly, knowledgeable manner and his ability to put worried householders at ease. A detail many reviews return to is the care taken to explain the treatment and to check back afterwards, including return visits at no extra charge until rats and other infestations were fully resolved.

Reviewers describe the pricing as reasonable and transparent, with free quotes and clear options for bird control work such as spikes and netting. The work itself is reported as tidy and discreet, whether treating wasps nesting in brickwork or loft spaces, dealing with carpet moths around small pets, or managing pigeons above workplace parking. Customers mention keeping in touch before and after visits, punctual arrivals and a willingness to answer follow-up questions, with Mike's thorough approach to difficult rat and wasp problems leaving householders reassured and the treated areas left neat.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Stefania Mattana (Erania Pinnera)8 August 2025

We had a rat trying to get into our garden and thankfully caught it early. Mike was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He inspected everything thoroughly, checked the preventative measures we already had in place, and laid out a clear plan. He followed up weekly for four weeks to make sure the issue was under control, and even did a final visit to wrap things up properly. Communication was always clear and timely, and the pricing was fair and transparent. Mike was professional, knowledgeable, and really gave us peace of mind. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone reliable and thorough.

SM
Stephen Martin28 August 2024

**Friendly, professional & affordable** Mike was very quick to reply to my initial enquiry and booked me in for an appointment. He arrived on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I found his prices to be more than reasonable, I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. He is extremely professional and I can't recommend him highly enough!

BP
Beverley Parmenter3 August 2023

We had an angry nest of wasps in our bar loft. Mike came the next day and did what needed to be done then returned the following week to remove the now empty nest. Discrete, quick, knowledgeable and the nicest guy you could ever meet. Also very low cost compared to the National Companies. I hope I don't need to call him again but he will be my first choice if I ever do. Highly recommended!

OJ
Oliver James26 April 2023

We had what turned out to be rats in the loft, among other places. Mike was extremely persistent in tracking down and resolving the problem, unlike other services we tried, and gave great advice throughout. He could be a bit difficult to get hold of, but I wouldn't hesitate in using him again.

DS
Dan Shannon15 August 2022

We had started getting wasps in our upstairs bathroom that were still getting in when the window was closed and realised they were managing to get through the light fitting from the loft space above. Mike was very friendly and quickly assessed the problem and the best way to get rid of them. Would definitely recommend his services!

KB
kadir bashir17 May 2022

Excellent service. Very professional and they out your mind to ease. I called loads of pest control companies but this was the most reasonably priced. They came over the same day to reassure us that we have nothing to worry about. I've used them twice and they will always be my first point of contact. 10/10

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Owain Harrison5 March 2021

Rural house, small family of field mice booked into our loft space for the winter season... Mike came out super quick, treated the issue without chemicals. Traced back to where they had found a way in and evicted the unwanted guests. Highly recommended.

Pest control companies in Reading compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews β€” businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 6 businesses in this category in Reading are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Killpest Pest Control Servicesβ˜… 5,0189Yes
2Pestforce Pest Control Readingβ˜… 5,094No
3Reading Pest Controllers Ltdβ˜… 5,076Yes
4Abbey Pest Control (this page)β˜… 5,024Yes
5All Aspects Pest Control Ltdβ˜… 4,9186No
Contact
+447525850347www.abbeypestreading.co.ukBerkshire, Epping House, 55 Russell St, Reading RG1 7XG
Working hours
Monday08:00–18:00
Tuesday08:00–18:00
Wednesday08:00–18:00
Thursday08:00–18:00
Friday08:00–18:00
Saturday09:00–16:00
SundayClosed