24 Hour Bed Bug Treatment across Lewisham and SE13
Bed bugs in Lewisham are not a sign of poor hygiene — they are a sign of movement. Anywhere people travel through with a bag, a suitcase or a delivery box can seed an infestation. Regeneration-zone high-rise alongside long-standing terrace stock makes the SE13 postcode a regular fixture on our local schedule, alongside surrounding villages such as Hither Green, Ladywell, Catford.
Why heat treatment outperforms insecticides in Lewisham
Comparing on cost is misleading. A pesticide job priced lower per visit usually requires three to four return trips, time off work for each, and disruption that drags out for two months. A single heat treatment finishes the job in a day with a written guarantee. By the time you've done the maths, heat is cheaper as well as faster.
What our 24 hour bed bug treatment service covers
Same-day response is our default for confirmed infestations. Out-of-hours calls (evenings, weekends, bank holidays) are taken live; the technician dispatch happens at the next safe operational window so the kill phase always runs in daylight.
The treatment process for a SE13 property
Heaters are positioned to drive airflow rather than just temperature. That distinction matters: a stagnant hot room leaves cold pockets where bugs survive, whereas active circulation forces lethal heat into every cavity, void and seam. Fans are repositioned twice during the kill phase based on the live probe data.
Preparing your Lewisham home for the treatment
Heat treatment requires minimal preparation. Before the technician arrives, remove anything from the treatment zone that cannot tolerate sustained heat above 60 °C: pets, fish tanks, plants, candles, vinyl records, oil paintings, pressurised aerosols and any prescription medication. Everything else — including mattresses, sofas, books, clothing and electronics — stays in place and is sterilised in the same cycle.
Aftercare and what to expect that evening
In the days following a Lewisham treatment you may briefly see one or two dead bugs work loose from cracks as they desiccate — this is normal and indicates the kill was effective. Live activity should be zero. If you do see any live evidence within the 6-month guarantee window, video it and call us; we re-treat free of charge.
Our written 6-month guarantee
The 6-month guarantee in writing is what separates a real heat-treatment job from a one-and-done spray. We're prepared to back the kill because the protocol — sustained +141 °F core temperature, verified by probe data — works. For Lewisham customers we keep treatment records on file for the full guarantee period.
Preparation checklist
- Remove pets, fish tanks and houseplants from the treatment zone
- Stage candles, vinyl records, oil paintings and pressurised aerosols outside the heat area
- Leave bedding, wardrobes and soft furnishings exactly where they are
- Empty fridges only if scheduled for the treatment room itself
- Switch off and unplug temperature-sensitive electronics such as printers
- Hand the technician access to every affected room and adjacent boundaries
Nearby towns we also cover
We deliver 24 hour bed bug treatment across Greater London and the surrounding area. Click any nearby location for its dedicated page.
Lewisham bed bug treatment FAQs
Do you actually run heat treatments at night?
No — fire safety, monitoring protocol and the duty-of-care requirement for in-room probe checks mean the kill phase always runs in daylight. The 24-hour element is the call handling and the dispatch decision, both of which happen around the clock.
What can I do tonight while I wait for the Lewisham treatment slot?
Stay in the bed (don't move to the sofa — it migrates the bugs), place luggage on a hard floor away from soft furnishings, run any clothes you can on a hot wash + tumble dry, and don't spray over-the-counter products that scatter live bugs into the rest of the property.
Will the treatment damage my belongings in Lewisham?
No — the lethal threshold is 118-141 °F, well below the damage point for wood, mattresses, fabrics, modern electronics and most books and artwork. Temperature-sensitive items are staged outside the heat zone before ramp-up; we provide a full list in the preparation email after booking.
Is heat treatment safe for children and pets after we re-enter the Lewisham property?
Yes. There are no residual chemicals, no sprays and no airborne toxins. The room cools to ambient temperature within two to three hours of switch-off and is safe to occupy the same evening.
How do I know the bugs are actually dead in my Lewisham home?
You receive the wireless-probe temperature log on completion alongside the written 6-month guarantee. Sustained core temperature above 118 °F in the worst-case void is the proof that nothing alive remains.
Need help right now? Call 0204 569 0701 — 24-hour intake, fast dispatch.
Serving Lewisham, SE13 and Greater London · Same-day response · Written 6-month guarantee