Rats can fit through a gap about the size of a thumb, and mice through a gap about the width of a pencil. That means most homes in Ipswich have plenty of small ways in, especially older timber homes with gaps in weatherboards and floorboards. Rodent proofing finds and seals those gaps so rodents have a harder time getting inside.
The crew we book checks the outside of the house at ground level, around the subfloor and along the roof line. They look at weep holes, gaps around pipes and cables, broken vent covers, garage door seals and spots where the roof meets the walls. Each gap is sealed with mesh, metal, weep hole covers or rodent-resistant filler to suit the spot. Photos of each sealed gap can be taken on request.
- Weep hole covers on brick homes
- Sealing gaps around plumbing, gas and air-con lines
- Mesh over broken or open vents
- Closing gaps at the roof line and eaves
- Checking garage door, shed and subfloor gaps
Proofing makes the most sense once the rodents inside have been dealt with, so it often goes hand in hand with rodent control. On raised timber homes, the crew also looks at gaps under the house and around stumps and lattice, where rodents often enter the floor space. They also point out branches, vines or stacked timber that give rodents an easy path to the roof.
To book rodent proofing in Ipswich, call 07 3543 7767. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby crew, often same-day or next-day where the run allows. If you also have rats or mice inside, the crew can bait and proof in the one visit.
