Rat Drain Investigations & Repairs

Many rat infestations originate from defects within the drainage system. The brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), often referred to as the sewer rat, thrives in drains and sewers where there is a constant supply of food, water and shelter from predators. When rats discover a damaged drain, disused connection or broken pipe, they can leave the drainage system and burrow beneath buildings, gardens and driveways before gaining access to your property.

Once inside, rats can cause extensive damage by gnawing electrical cables, pipework, insulation and timber, while their burrowing can undermine foundations, patios and other structures. Simply trapping or baiting rats may reduce numbers temporarily, but if the point of entry from the drainage system isn't identified and repaired, new rats will continue to replace them.

At Pestfree Pest Control, we don't just treat the symptoms—we solve the source of the problem. Using professional CCTV drain cameras, drain tracing equipment and specialist locating technology, we accurately identify drainage defects, rat entry points and hidden structural issues.

Unlike many pest control companies, we also carry out the necessary repairs. Our experienced team can install rat-proof drain protection, repair damaged pipework, seal disused connections and undertake specialist drain proofing to permanently prevent rats from leaving the drainage system and re-entering your property.

By combining expert pest control with professional drain investigations and repairs, we provide a complete, long-term solution to drain-related rat infestations.

Think your rat problem could be coming from the drains? Contact Pestfree Pest Control today on 08007723431 to arrange a CCTV drain investigation and no-obligation quotation.