Baits and traps deal with the rats and mice already inside, but they do not stop the next ones from moving in. Rodent proofing is about closing the gaps they use to get into the roof, walls and sub-floor. In Brisbane, where so many homes are older timber houses with loose boards, open stumps and gaps along the roof line, proofing can make a real difference to how often rodents come back.
The crew we book starts by walking around the house and looking for entry points. Common ones include gaps where the roof meets the walls, holes around pipes and cables, broken vent covers, gaps under garage and side doors, and branches or vines that give rats a path onto the roof. On high-set homes they also look at the sub-floor, where rats often climb up through gaps around plumbing.
- Gaps around pipes and cables sealed with mesh or filler
- Vent covers checked and replaced where broken
- Brush strips fitted under doors where suited
- Roof line and eave gaps closed where they can be reached
- Advice on trimming branches and vines away from the roof
Proofing works well alongside rat or mouse control, so the rodents already inside are dealt with before the final gaps are closed. The crew will explain which gaps they can seal on the day and which need a builder or roofer, such as damaged roof sheeting or rotten timber. They will also leave vents and weep holes able to breathe, using mesh rather than blocking them.
Every house in Brisbane is a little different, so the price depends on how many gaps there are and how hard they are to reach. Call 07 3543 7773 and we will give you a price and book a local crew.
