Rat It might not be the first place you think to check, but drains are a genuine route for rats to enter a Hadleigh property. Rats are strong swimmers and are capable of travelling through sections of drainage pipe, especially where there is damage, poor maintenance, or a broken seal somewhere along the system.
How rats get in through drains
Rats can enter the drainage system from sewers and travel along pipework until they find a way up into a property. This is often through a damaged or missing gully grid, a cracked pipe, or a toilet if the water trap has failed. Once inside the drain run near a house, it does not take much of a gap for a rat to push through into a cellar, under-floor void, or bathroom.
Signs of drain-related rat activity
- Droppings appearing near toilets, sinks, or bathroom fittings
- Scratching noises from behind walls near drainage pipes
- Damaged or displaced drain covers outside the property
- Unexplained smells coming from drains
- Rats seen near manholes or gully covers in the garden
What to do if you suspect drain rats
If you think rats are entering through your drains, it helps to check that all covers are intact and properly seated, and to have any damaged pipework assessed. A professional inspection can identify where the drainage system is being used as an entry route and recommend the right combination of treatment and repairs.
Drain-related rat problems can be trickier to diagnose than other entry points, so it is worth getting expert help rather than guessing. Green Pest Control covers Hadleigh and the surrounding area, and offers a free, no-obligation quotation. Call 01502 630 122 to discuss what you are seeing.
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