Posts Tagged ‘Rat Drain Survey’
Rats Under a Concrete Floor – How Do They Get There
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Rats under a concrete floor can be particularly difficult to understand. Unlike a suspended timber floor, there should not normally be a large open void beneath a solid floor for rats to move around in. So, if you can hear scratching beneath a concrete floor or rats repeatedly appear inside…
Read MoreCan Rats Come Through a Soil Pipe
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can rats come through a soil pipe? Yes, rats can travel through drainage systems connected to soil pipes, and defects or poorly sealed connections can potentially give them a route towards a property. However, the rat does not necessarily climb out of the top of the soil pipe or emerge…
Read MoreBuying a House With a Rat Problem
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Buying a House With a Rat Problem – Should You Get the Drains Checked? Finding evidence of rats when you are buying a house can be worrying. A few droppings in a garage or garden may have a relatively straightforward explanation. But repeated rat activity inside the property can indicate…
Read MoreMy Neighbour Has Rats Can They Get Into My House
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 My Neighbour Has Rats – Can They Get Into My House Through Shared Drains? If your neighbour has a rat problem, it is natural to wonder whether the rats could eventually reach your home. In terraced and semi-detached properties, there is another possibility many homeowners do not consider: the houses…
Read MoreWho Do I Call If Rats Are Coming From Drains
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 If you suspect rats are coming from the drains, knowing who to call can be surprisingly difficult. Do you need a pest controller, a drainage company, a plumber, the local water company, or someone who specialises in investigating rat entry routes? The answer depends on the problem. If rats are…
Read MoreCan a Disused Drain Cause a Rat Infestation
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Can a disused drain cause a rat infestation? Yes, it can. An old or unused drain may give rats a hidden route beneath your home if it is still connected to the drainage system. This problem can be difficult to find. The old pipe may be hidden beneath a floor,…
Read MoreRats After a House Extension
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Have rats appeared after a house extension? The extension itself may not have created the rat problem, but alterations to the building and drainage can sometimes create or expose hidden routes into a property. Rear kitchen extensions, utility-room additions and converted outbuildings can all change the original structure of a…
Read MoreRats In Wall Cavities
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 If you can hear rats in wall cavities, the most important question is not simply how to remove the rat. You need to work out how it reached the wall in the first place. Scratching, scurrying or gnawing inside walls can be particularly frustrating because the rat remains hidden. The…
Read MoreCan Rats Come Up Through The Kitchen Floor
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 Rats behind kitchen units can be difficult to understand because the place where you find the rat may not be where it entered your home. You may hear scratching behind cupboards at night, find droppings beneath the sink or notice activity behind appliances, yet see no obvious hole leading into…
Read MoreWhere Are Rats Getting Into My House
Call RodentKill Today 07908 954865 If you are asking “where are rats getting into my house?”, you are not alone. One of the most frustrating parts of a rat problem is knowing rats are inside the property but being unable to work out how they are getting in. You may hear scratching beneath the floorboards,…
Read More