Rat control costs the same as mice with us: £190 for a flat and £240 for a house. What is different is the work behind that price. Here’s what you get, and why a rat job takes longer.
Standard Rat Treatment
Our price: £190 for a flat, £240 for a house
Covers inspection, source investigation (identifying likely entry points and the probable origin - drain, garden, adjoining property), and a structured baiting programme using outdoor-rated, tamper-resistant bait stations.
Why Rat Treatment Takes Longer Than Mice
Rats are naturally cautious around new objects (a trait called neophobia), meaning they typically take longer to accept new bait than mice do. This means rat programmes usually involve more visits over a longer period: weeks rather than days. You don't pay more for that: the price covers the whole programme.
What Can Add to the Price
- Outdoor component: active garden burrows, sheds, or drain-related activity add time and often require additional bait stations
- Source investigation complexity: if the entry point isn’t obvious, more time is needed to trace it, occasionally including a drain survey
- Larger properties: more ground to cover means more stations and monitoring visits
- Structural proofing: sealing small entry holes is £180 for up to an hour, and bigger proofing jobs are quoted separately once we have seen them
What’s Usually Included
- Full property and garden inspection
- Source investigation to identify the likely entry point
- Professional-grade, weatherproof bait stations placed in confirmed activity areas
- A structured multi-visit programme with monitoring
- Guidance on proofing, quoted separately if extensive work is needed
A Realistic Timeline for the Price You’re Paying
Because rats take longer to accept bait than mice, a typical rat programme runs several weeks with multiple visits - this is normal and expected, not a sign treatment isn’t working. Rushing this process by over-baiting or using unsuitable products can actually make rats more wary, extending the timeline further.
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