Rats in Drains — Investigation & Sealing
Kill traps only work if the rats can't come back. We stop them at the source.
Rats get into houses through broken lateral drain connections left over from disused outbuildings, coal chutes and Victorian additions. Trapping alone doesn't fix the problem — the rats keep coming. We CCTV survey the drainage, seal the entry points and, where useful, fit non-return valves to prevent re-entry.
Warning signs
- Scratching sounds in cavity walls
- Droppings near drainage voids
- Damage to insulation
- Pest control has trapped multiple rats
Common causes
- Disused lateral drain connection open to open ground
- Cracked pipework under a floor
- Broken air-admittance valve in a loft
How we handle rats in drains — investigation & sealing
Kit we bring
- HD CCTV
- Sealing caps and epoxy
- Non-return valve stock
While you wait — do
- ✓ Combine drainage sealing with a pest-control programme
Please don't
- ✕ Don't rely on trapping alone — the rats always come back if the drain is open
Common questions
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Where we deliver this service
within a 20-mile radius of East Grinstead. Popular locations:
Why people trust us with rats in drains — investigation & sealing
You speak to the people who turn up. No franchise, no handover.
Nights, weekends and bank holidays — the phone is answered by us.
Local engineers covering within a 20-mile radius of East Grinstead.
Before you call — free help for rats in drains — investigation & sealing
How to spot a collapsed drain before it becomes an emergency, and the repair options that follow.
Read the guideThree questions and you'll know who should be paying. If it's the water company's, they usually clear it free — and we'll tell you so.
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