The same gaps that let a possum into the roof often let rats and mice in too, and rodents can use even smaller holes. Scratching in the walls, gnawed insulation and small dark droppings are the usual signs. We book a nearby independent crew to proof homes in Indooroopilly against rats and mice, and we give you upfront pricing when you call.
The crew we book looks for the small openings rodents use. These include gaps around pipes and cables where they pass through walls, weep holes in brickwork, gaps under doors to garages and laundries, openings under the house and spots where the roof meets the wall. Rodents can squeeze through a hole not much wider than a pencil, so the crew checks closely.
Each gap is closed with a material rodents cannot chew through, such as steel mesh, metal plates or cement-based filler. Weep holes are fitted with vented covers so the wall can still breathe. The crew also checks the roof line for the larger gaps a possum would use, since proofing for both at once saves a second visit. The crew points out anything stored against the walls, such as firewood or old boxes, that gives rodents shelter close to the house.
- Sealing around pipes and cables
- Vented covers for weep holes
- Steel mesh on underfloor openings
- Door sweeps for garages and laundries
- Roof line checks at the same visit
Proofing is about keeping rodents out rather than dealing with them once they are inside, so it suits homes in Indooroopilly that have had trouble before or sit near creeks and bushland. Call 07 3543 7772 to book rat and mouse proofing with a local team.
