It seems an obvious thing to say but keeping rats, mice and other rodents out of your homes drainage system is incredibly important.
Rats can easily gain access to a drain through a cracked section of pipe, a gap in a grate or other damaged section and once they are in, they can gain access to your home. A drainage system is not just about flowing waste water out of the home, it is ensuring that nothing comes back up the other way.
Sewers are the ideal environment for rats to live in and they can access your homes drainage system that way. This is why it is so important that your homes drainage system is working properly. This may mean that you should consider additional specialised protective measures for your drainage system to prevent rats from penetrating.
What to look out for as common signs of rat infestation
- Small holes gnawed in the wall
- Rodent droppings found in the home
- Scratching noises and other rustling noises behind walls, under floors and in the attic.
- Chewed paper, cables or plastic
- Food left out over night having moved or been disturbed
What to do if you think there are rats in your drainage system
Step one is to find out how they got there and stop them from re-entering. That is where we come in. Using CCTV drainage camera we can track your homes drainage system to find the vulnerable point and stop it from happening again. After this, we can install other preventative measures such as flaps, valves and guards to prevent them from coming back.
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