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Rat Removal Melbourne | Roof Rats and Norway Rats Cleared
Rats in the ceiling or walls? We do rat removal Melbourne wide, same day where we can: traps, locked baits and gaps sealed. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
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- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
Rat inspection from $129, rat treatment from $179, inc GST.
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Rat pest control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final price depends on how many rats are active, roof rat or Norway rat, and how many gaps need sealing. You get the price in writing before any work starts.
- Rat inspectionRoof rat or Norway rat confirmed, runways and entry points found and photographed.from$129inc GST
- Rat treatmentMost bookedTraps or locked bait stations placed on the runways, mapped and followed up.from$179inc GST
- Treatment and full rat proofingTreatment plus every entry point we find sealed, with warranty terms in writing.from$449inc GST
What is rat removal?
Rat removal is getting rid of the rats living in or under a building and closing the gaps they use, so a new group cannot move straight back in.
Our rat removal Melbourne service starts by working out which rat you have. Roof rats live up high in ceilings and trees; Norway rats live low in burrows, drains and subfloors. The treatment goes where that rat actually travels: traps and locked bait stations on its runways, then proofing of the entry points once activity stops.
- Rat inspectionFrom $129 inc GST.
- Rat treatmentFrom $179 inc GST, followed up until activity stops.
- Full rat proofingFrom $449 inc GST with treatment.
- When7 days, often same day when you call before midday.
Signs you have a rat infestation
One rat rarely stays one rat. A female can have several litters a year, so the sooner you spot these signs, the smaller the job.
Thumping after dark
Heavier running and thudding in the ceiling than mice make, often just after sunset and again before dawn.
Large droppings
Dark droppings about 10 to 20 mm long along beams, in the roof void, behind the fridge or in the garage.
Chewed cables and fruit
Gnawed wiring, irrigation pipe and soft fruit, and half eaten lemons or passionfruit still on the tree.
Burrows and holes
Fist sized holes under sheds, slabs, compost bins and garden beds, with smooth, worn edges.
Rub marks
Greasy dark smears on beams, pipes and the edges of holes where rats squeeze through again and again.
Pets on alert
Dogs and cats staring at the ceiling, sniffing at one wall or digging at the same spot in the garden.
Rats in ceiling spaces: the roof rat
Roof rats are the rats most Melbourne homes hear. They are slim, dark and agile, with a tail longer than the body, and they climb brilliantly. They run along fences, power lines and overhanging branches, then get in at gaps under roof tiles, broken eave boards and where pipes and cables enter the house.
Rats in ceiling spaces nest in insulation and travel along the top of the walls, which is how they end up as rats in walls too. They chew wiring, which is a real fire risk, and they contaminate insulation and stored boxes with urine and droppings. We treat roof rats in the roof void itself, then seal the roofline so they cannot climb back in.
The Norway rat: burrows, drains and subfloors
The Norway rat, also called the brown rat, is bigger and heavier than the roof rat, with a blunt nose, small ears and a shorter tail. It prefers to stay at ground level and close to water: under sheds and decks, in compost heaps, along creeks and drains, and in the subfloor of older homes.
A Norway rat problem is often a garden problem first. Chook food, fallen fruit, pet food left outside and dense ground cover give them everything they need. Pest control for rats at ground level means treating burrows, placing ground stations along fences and walls, and proofing subfloor vents and gaps under doors.
- Burrows. Treated and monitored until they stay closed
- Stations. Locked ground stations placed along walls and fence lines
- Subfloor. Vents, pipe gaps and broken bricks sealed with mesh or mortar
What to do until we arrive
Most rat jobs go faster when the rats have less to eat and nothing new has been disturbed. A few simple steps help.
Call 0401 042 325- Do not block the hole they use yet: a trapped rat chews a new way out
- Bring pet food and bird seed inside overnight
- Pick up fallen fruit and close compost bins
- Keep children and pets away from droppings
- Note where and when you hear them
How rat control is done
Whether you searched rat exterminator near me or rat exterminator Melbourne, a good rat exterminator combines methods. After the inspection we tell you which ones suit your home and why.
| Method | What it is | When we use it | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traps | Strong snap traps set on the runway, inside covered boxes where needed. | Inside living areas and roof voids near bedrooms | In the treatment price |
| Locked bait stations | Tamper resistant boxes fixed in place, with bait the rats eat inside. | Roof voids, subfloors, gardens and sheds | from $179 |
| Burrow treatment | Active burrows treated and checked on the follow up. | Norway rats in gardens and under slabs | In the treatment price |
| Rat proofing | Gaps at roof tiles, eaves, pipes, vents and doors sealed with mesh, mortar or flashing. | Once activity has stopped | from $449 with treatment |
| Harbour clean up advice | Woodpiles, dense creepers and food sources that keep rats close. | Every job | Included |
Proofing, follow up and the clean up
Rat removal is only finished when the rats are gone and the way in is closed. These are the parts of the job people forget.
Sealing the gaps
A rat fits through a gap about as wide as your thumb. We seal those gaps with materials rats cannot chew, once the activity has stopped.
Bins and food scraps
Open bins and food scraps feed rats and draw flies and maggots. Tight lids and a clean bin area take away an easy meal.
Dead rat removal
If a rat dies somewhere you can smell but not reach, we find it, remove it in a sealed bag and deodorise the area.
What changes the price of rat removal
Looking for a rat pest control near me price? These are the things that move it up or down. Your price is always in writing first.
Size of the home
A single storey unit takes less time than a two storey home with a large roof void.
Roof rat or Norway rat
Roof work and ground work need different stations and different proofing materials.
Number of entry points
Proofing is priced on the gaps we find. Older homes and tiled roofs usually have more.
How long it has been going
A rat infestation that has run for months needs more stations and an extra follow up.
Same day visits
Call before midday for a same day rat exterminator visit where a technician is free.
Written price
Rat and pest control prices are given in writing before any work starts.
Rat removal questions, answered
What Melbourne home owners ask before booking rat control.
How much does rat removal cost in Melbourne?
Rat removal in Melbourne starts from $129 inc GST for an inspection, from $179 for treatment with traps or locked bait stations, and from $449 for treatment plus full rat proofing. The price depends on the size of the home and the number of entry points, and you get it in writing first.
Is it a roof rat or a Norway rat?
Noises in the ceiling usually mean roof rats, which are slim, dark and climb well. Burrows in the garden or activity in the subfloor usually mean Norway rats, which are heavier and stay low.
How did rats get into my house?
Usually through gaps under roof tiles, broken eaves, weep holes, subfloor vents or where pipes and cables enter. Overhanging branches and creepers give roof rats a bridge to the roof.
How long does rat removal take?
Most homes notice the noises drop within one to two weeks. Heavier infestations take longer. We follow up until activity stops, then seal the entry points.
Will the rats leave on their own?
Rarely. A roof void with food nearby is an ideal home, and rats breed quickly. Waiting usually means more rats and more damage to wiring and insulation.
Should I block the holes myself?
Not until the rats are gone. Sealing a rat inside makes it chew a new way out, sometimes into the house. Seal after treatment, or let us do it as part of proofing.
What if a rat dies in the wall?
We reduce the chance by trapping near living areas, but it can happen. If you notice a smell, call us and we will find and remove the rat and deodorise the area.
Do you come out the same day?
Yes, where we can. Call before midday and a rat exterminator can often reach you the same day, anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
Rat removal in four steps
From the first call to a sealed roofline, usually over one to two weeks.
Call or send the form
Tell us where you hear the rats, what you have found and your suburb.
Find the rat
We confirm roof rat or Norway rat, map the runways and give you the price in writing.
Remove the rats
Traps and locked stations go on the runways, and we follow up until the activity stops.
Seal the way in
Entry points are proofed so the next rats cannot use the same route.
Rat removal across Melbourne
Roof rats and Norway rats are found in every Melbourne suburb, from the CBD to the outer growth areas. Tap your suburb to start a quote.
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Rat inspection from $129, treatment from $179. Licensed technicians and the price in writing before we start.