Rat proofing is about closing the gaps a property has before rats find them, or making sure they cannot get back in once an active problem has been sorted. In Manly, older timber homes on stumps and newer brick houses both have their own weak points, from gaps around roof vents and eaves to loose flashing and spaces under stumps where the subfloor is open to the garden.
When you call to book a proofing visit, tell us whether you have had an active rat problem recently or you are calling ahead of one, since that changes what the crew focuses on first. A local team will walk the outside and roof line of the property looking for gaps, checking vents, pipe entries, eaves and any spot where a rat could squeeze through.
Once the weak points are found, the crew seals or screens them using materials rats cannot chew through, and checks that airflow to the roof and subfloor is not blocked off in the process. A good proofing job means the next rat looking for shelter has to move on to somewhere else rather than getting comfortable in your roof.
Timing matters too. Booking a proofing visit after a rat problem has been cleared, rather than months later, gives the property a much better chance of staying clear, since the same gaps that let the first lot of rats in will keep drawing new ones from the garden or a neighbouring Manly property.
- A full walk of the roof line, eaves and subfloor for gaps
- Sealing or screening entry points with rat-resistant materials
- Checking vents and pipe entries stay ventilated once sealed
- Advice on garden features that give rats easy access
- Suits both a recent problem and a preventative booking
Call 07 3543 7771 and we will book a local crew to proof your Manly property.
