Many homes in Loganholme sit on sloping blocks or are raised off the ground, leaving a subfloor space underneath. That space is dark, dry and sheltered, and often holds stored timber, old furniture, garden gear and boxes. It is an ideal nesting spot for rats. From there, they can move up into wall cavities, through gaps around pipes and into kitchens and bathrooms above.
When you call, we ask about the space under your home, how you get into it and what you have noticed. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. They crawl or walk through the subfloor, looking for nests, burrows, droppings and runways along the bearers and walls. Traps go on the paths the rats use, and lockable bait stations may go along the outside edges of the house.
- Subfloor space checked for nests, burrows and droppings
- Traps set along bearers, walls and runways
- Gaps where pipes and cables pass through the floor marked
- Broken lattice, vents and access doors noted for sealing
- Advice on clearing stored items that give rats cover
Clearing clutter from under the house makes a big difference, because rats are far less likely to nest in an open, tidy space. Once the rats are gone, gaps in lattice, vents and walls can be closed with mesh so they cannot move back in. The crew will quote this sealing on the day, and point out any jobs better suited to a builder.
Subfloor rats often lead to trouble in the rooms above. If you suspect rats are living under your Loganholme home, call 07 3543 7772 and we will book a crew to check underneath.
