Bed bug guides for Londoners
Bed bugs: is the landlord responsible?
In England, landlords must keep a rented home fit to live in, and pests are one of the hazards councils check for. Shelter says a landlord should deal with an infestation that was there when you moved in, and the NRLA advises landlords to generally pay for bed bug treatment because the source is so hard to prove. A tenant may have to pay only where they clearly caused it and the tenancy allows it.
Read itHow much does it cost to get rid of bed bugs?
In London, getting rid of bed bugs usually costs about £300 to £700 for a course of spray or steam treatment in a flat, or £750 to £2,000 for heat…
28 October 2026
How to prepare for bed bug treatment
Follow your specialist's preparation sheet first, as every firm differs. In general: wash bedding and clothes from affected rooms at 60°C and tumble…
28 October 2026
Signs of bed bugs in a London flat
The clearest signs of bed bugs are clusters of small dark spots on the mattress seams or bed frame, tiny blood smears on the sheets, pale shed skins…
28 October 2026
Where do bed bugs come from?
Bed bugs do not come from dirt. They are carried in, almost always on belongings: luggage after a trip, a second-hand sofa or bed, a visitor's bag, or…
28 October 2026
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