A gap that looks too small to worry about can still let a rat or a mouse into a roof cavity or a subfloor in New Farm, since a rat can fit through a gap not much wider than a coin edge and a mouse needs even less room. Rodent proofing looks at all the small spots around a home that a full possum job might not need to cover.
The crew we book will check around pipe penetrations, weep holes, gaps under doors and any spot where a cable or a vent passes through an outside wall. Mesh and sealant go over the gaps that need to stay part of the home's airflow or drainage, while solid gaps get closed off fully with a material that will hold up outside.
Homes in New Farm near parks, creeks or a row of older trees tend to see more rodent activity moving through the yard, so proofing the home itself matters alongside anything done about food sources or clutter near the house. The crew will walk the full outside of the home rather than checking only the spot where a rat was last seen, since a gap on the opposite side of the house is just as likely to be the real problem.
- Small gaps around pipes, cables and weep holes are checked closely.
- Mesh and sealant are matched to what each gap needs to keep working.
- The whole outside of the home is walked, not only one spot.
- Proofing can be booked with a rat job or as a stand-alone visit.
Call 07 3543 7773 to book a rodent proofing check for your home in New Farm.
