A lot of the rat problems we see in houses start underground. Rats live in the sewers, and a cracked pipe, a missing cap or an old disused drain gives them a way out, under the floor, into wall cavities and up into lofts. Bait on its own will not fix that. New rats simply follow the same route in.
Why this is a specialism
Most pest controllers are not drainage engineers, and most drainage companies do not deal with rats. That gap is why so many rat problems drag on for months. We do both, so the same team finds how the rats are getting in, treats them and repairs the drain.
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An open gap around a downpipe where it meets the drain, then sealed so rats cannot get out of the drain.
Signs the rats are coming from the drains
Rats keep coming back after treatment
Scratching under floors or in walls, but no obvious way in outside
Rats seen near manholes, gullies or drain covers
Droppings or smell in a downstairs toilet, kitchen or utility room
An old extension or an earlier drain repair at the property
How we deal with it
Free adviceCall us and tell us what you are seeing. We will tell you whether it sounds like a drain problem before you book anything.
CCTV surveyWe put a camera through the drains to find cracks, open joints, missing caps or disused pipes.
Treat the ratsWe deal with the rats already in the building safely and responsibly.
Repair the drainWe repair the defect, often with no-dig relining, and can fit a rat blocker where it is suitable.
Follow upWe check the rats have gone. For longer cover, ask about our Rat-Free Guarantee.
Rat-Free Guarantee
Had rats come back again and again? Our Rat-Free Guarantee service covers the full survey, drain repairs and proofing, then guarantees the result.
Rat droppings in an inspection chamber, a sure sign rats are using the drains.
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