Homes with an open subfloor, common in the older timber houses around Manly, give rats an easy place to nest close to the ground and close to the garden. A musty smell coming up through the floorboards, droppings near the access hatch, or noise underfoot at night are the usual signs that something has moved in underneath the house rather than up in the roof.
Getting into a subfloor is not always straightforward, and the crew you are booked with will check how much clearance there is before deciding how to approach the inspection. Once inside, they look for nesting material, droppings and the gaps around stumps, vents and garden beds that rats are using to come and go.
Damp subfloors can make a rat problem worse, since the moisture and clutter that sometimes builds up underneath a house gives rats more cover. As part of the visit, the crew will point out anything contributing to the problem, such as stored items blocking airflow or garden beds built up against the stumps, alongside setting bait and closing off entry points around the perimeter.
Access panels and manholes vary a lot between older Manly homes, and some subfloors only have a small subfloor around the edges rather than full clearance underneath. The crew will say so before the visit if a wider opening needs to be cut for a proper look, so there are no surprises once they are on site.
- Inspection of the subfloor for nesting, droppings and damage
- Bait placement suited to the clearance and layout underneath
- Closing off gaps around stumps, vents and garden beds
- Advice on airflow and clutter that adds to the problem
- A check-back visit once activity has settled
Call 07 3543 7771 and we will book a local crew to look under your Manly home.
