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title: Earwax Removal at Home by Microsuction | HomeSight
description: HomeSight removes earwax at home by microsuction for 80 pounds, including full otoscopy of both ears. HCPC registered audiologists, London and the South East.
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# Earwax removal at home
HomeSight removes earwax at home for £80, using microsuction, irrigation or specialist manual tools, whichever is safest for your ears. An HCPC registered audiologist visits you across Greater London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.
The price covers the visit, full otoscopy of both ears and aftercare advice, with no GP referral and no waiting list.
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## What the £80 includes
- Full otoscopy of both ears before anything is done
- Removal by microsuction, irrigation, manual tools, or a suitable combination
- A before and after view where appropriate
- A hearing aid clean and check if you wear aids
- Clear aftercare advice
One flat fee for the visit. Not per ear, and no separate call-out charge.
## Why microsuction rather than syringing
Microsuction is the modern alternative to ear syringing. It uses gentle suction under direct vision, so the audiologist can see the ear canal throughout rather than flushing blind. Many GP surgeries no longer offer syringing at all. Your HomeSight audiologist decides on the day which method suits your ears, because the right choice depends on the type of wax, the shape of the canal and your ear health history.
## Signs you may have earwax build-up
Muffled hearing that came on gradually. A blocked or full feeling in one ear. Earache without infection. Ringing in the ear. Itchiness. A hearing aid that whistles more than it used to. Wax is one of the most common reasons hearing seems to drop suddenly, and it is also one of the easiest to resolve.
## What happens at the visit
1. **A conversation first.** Your audiologist asks about your ears, any surgery or perforation, and what you have noticed.
2. **Otoscopy of both ears.** They look inside before deciding on a method.
3. **Removal.** Usually painless. You will hear the suction; most people describe it as loud rather than uncomfortable.
4. **A second look**, and advice on keeping the ears clear.
If the ear is infected or the wax is too hard to remove safely that day, HomeSight will say so and tell you what to do next rather than pressing on.
## Earwax and hearing tests
If earwax is found during a hearing assessment, it has to be cleared before the results mean anything, because wax alone can make hearing look worse than it is. HomeSight can remove it at the same visit with the same audiologist, so you do not need a second appointment elsewhere first. [Home hearing tests](https://homesightonline.co.uk/hearing-care) and [hearing aids fitted at home](https://homesightonline.co.uk/hearing-aids-at-home).
## Earwax removal in care homes
HomeSight works with over 300 care homes across the South East and can see several residents in one visit. Care home managers can arrange this through the [care homes service](https://homesightonline.co.uk/care-homes).
## Where HomeSight removes earwax at home
Across Greater London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire, plus selected surrounding areas. See [areas we visit](https://homesightonline.co.uk/areas-we-visit), or call with your postcode.
## Frequently asked questions
### How much does earwax removal at home cost?
£80 for the visit, including full otoscopy of both ears. There is no separate call-out charge and it is not priced per ear.
### Do I need a GP referral for earwax removal at home?
No. You can book a HomeSight audiologist directly.
### Does earwax removal by microsuction hurt?
It should not. Microsuction is noisy rather than painful. Tell your audiologist at any point if you are uncomfortable and they will stop.
### Can you remove wax if I have a perforated eardrum or have had ear surgery?
Tell the coordinator when you book. Your audiologist will examine the ear and choose the safest approach, or advise you to see your GP first if that is the right call.
### Can earwax be removed during a home hearing test?
Yes, and that is often the sensible order, because wax alone can make hearing look worse than it is.
### Do you clean hearing aids as part of the visit?
Yes. A hearing aid clean and check is included if you wear aids.
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