Noises in the ceiling at night are the most common reason people in North Lakes call us. Scratching, scampering, gnawing and the odd thump usually mean rats or mice in the roof cavity. The noise is usually worst just after dark and in the early morning. We book a nearby crew who goes up into the roof, finds where they are living and clears them out.
In a modern home, the roof cavity is warm, dry and mostly undisturbed, which makes it ideal for nesting. Rodents like to settle near downlights, ducting and the edges of insulation batts, and they run along ceiling joists and the wall plates at the edges. Rats are heavier and louder, while mice make a lighter, quicker patter. The crew we book tracks those runways, sets traps along them and places stations where they will be found.
- Roof cavity checked from the manhole
- Nests, droppings and runways located
- Traps and stations set along runways
- Damage to cables and ducting pointed out
- Roofline entry points found
Getting rid of the rodents is only part of the job. The crew also looks at how they got up there. Trees close to the roof, gaps where the roof meets the fascia, vents without mesh and gaps around solar panel cables are common ways in on homes around North Lakes. If sealing is needed, it is priced before any work begins.
Rodents in the roof can damage wiring and ducting, so it pays to act early. Ducted air conditioning is a particular target, since chewed ducts leak cool air into the roof and can spread smells through the house. Call 07 3543 7771 to book roof cavity rodent removal with upfront pricing.
