Ear wax removal cost in Bishop's Stortford

How much does ear wax removal cost at SABA?

Most people need the £75 nurse appointment, which covers both ears and includes a check of both ears before treatment.

SABA prices, October 2026.

Which do I need?

• No pain or discharge: book the £75 nurse appointment.
• Pain, discharge or a recent ear infection: book the £175 GP appointment, so a GP can check your ear before any treatment.
• Not sure: send reception a message on WhatsApp (07703 980989).

If you have private medical insurance or a health plan through work, check whether your policy covers ear wax removal before you book.

How does that compare with other ear wax removal prices?

Private high-street ear wax removal typically costs about £50 to £100 (University of Manchester, 2023). Prices vary with the method, whether one or both ears are treated and whether an ear check is included.

Before you book anywhere, check what happens if no wax is found or the wax won't shift. At SABA, if the wax is too hard to remove on the day, the nurse advises drops and books you back in. The fee covers the assessment and advice.

Would you like your ears cleared soon? See our ear wax removal in Bishop's Stortford page for times and the 2-minute ear self-check, or call reception on 01279 874388 to check today's availability.

What's included in the price?

The £75 appointment includes:

• a check of both ears by a nurse, to confirm wax is the cause and that irrigation is safe for you
• removal of wax from both ears with gentle, warm-water irrigation
• aftercare advice before you leave

The appointment takes about 20 to 30 minutes for both ears, and there's free parking outside. We offer ear irrigation, not microsuction, so if you specifically want microsuction you'll need a different provider.

Is it worth paying, or can I have it done on the NHS?

Paying makes sense if blocked ears are affecting your hearing, work or daily life, and your NHS GP surgery doesn't remove ear wax.

Many NHS GP surgeries no longer remove ear wax. Ear irrigation is no longer a core service in the standard GP contract, so each surgery decides whether to offer it. Adults whose ear wax is affecting their hearing should be able to have it removed locally, by their GP surgery or a community ear care service, but what's available varies by area.

Before you pay, try free self-care first: 2 to 3 drops of olive or almond oil, 3 to 4 times a day, for 3 to 5 days. A pharmacist can advise on other drops. Don't use cotton buds, which push wax further in. If your symptoms haven't cleared after 5 days, see a nurse at your NHS GP surgery, who can tell you whether the surgery removes wax.

How do I book ear wax removal at SABA?

1. Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp. Appointments are usually the same or next working day, Monday to Friday. Call reception on 01279 874388 to check today's availability.
2. Soften the wax if you can. Using olive oil drops for 3 to 5 days beforehand makes irrigation easier. If you haven't had time, the nurse can still see you.
3. Your ears are checked first. The nurse (or GP, on the £175 appointment) looks in both ears to confirm wax is the cause and checks it's safe to go ahead.
4. The wax is removed. Gentle warm-water irrigation clears both ears. Most people notice clearer hearing straight away.
5. You leave with aftercare advice. If the wax is too hard to remove, you're given advice on drops and booked back in.

Tip: If you use olive oil drops for a few days before your appointment, the wax usually comes out more easily and comfortably.

When should I get urgent help?

Ask for an urgent GP appointment or contact NHS 111 if you have sudden hearing loss in one or both ears. The NHS gives the same advice if your hearing has been getting worse over days or weeks, or if hearing loss comes with earache or discharge. These may need treating quickly, and ear irrigation isn't the right first step.

How SABA can help

We're a doctor-founded, CQC-registered clinic at Chapel House, Thremhall Park, just off the A120 near Bishop's Stortford. A nurse checks both ears before any treatment, and a GP is available if your ear is painful or has discharge. You don't need a referral, and there's free parking outside.