Rat Control London

Name: Inoculand Pest Control London
Price range: $$

From £270 + VAT

Inoculand provides professional rat control in London for homes, flats, residential blocks and commercial properties. Rat problems often need more than bait alone. Our rat control service starts by assessing the signs, likely routes and property conditions behind the activity, then combining treatment with practical advice on drains, underfloor voids, gardens, external defects and proofing where needed. We deal with active rat problems, identify likely entry routes and advise on the next step to reduce the risk of recurrence. Where access points are found, we may recommend rat proofing as a separate service. If you want a broader overview of signs, routes, treatment and prevention, read our guide on how to get rid of rats.

Need advice before booking?

See pricing guide

When proofing may be needed

Where an entry route is identified, rat proofing may be recommended as a separate service to help reduce recurrence after treatment.

Rat access can involve drains, air bricks, damaged vents, underfloor voids, service gaps, low-level wall defects, garden routes and other openings that allow rats back into the building. In some properties, the issue may also be linked to rats under floorboards or hidden routes that need to be assessed before proofing work is planned.

Proofing is not always the first step during active rat activity. Treatment and monitoring may be needed first to understand where activity is coming from and whether there is a drain, garden, neighbouring property or structural route involved.

For a broader overview of signs, routes, treatment and prevention, see our How to Get Rid of Rats guide.

What our rat control service covers

Inspection

We start by inspecting the property, reviewing the signs of activity and identifying the most likely rat access routes. Where relevant, we consider drains, underfloor voids, garden routes, external defects, air bricks, vents and neighbouring areas.

Treatment

The treatment method depends on where the activity is coming from, how accessible the route is and whether there is a risk of dead rats in hidden areas. Depending on the situation, we may use traps, bait stations or indoor treatment as part of the three-visit service.

Next steps

After treatment has started, we advise whether proofing, drain protection, housekeeping changes or further investigation may be needed. This helps make the next step clear rather than treating every rat problem as the same type of issue.

Common sources of rat activity

Drain-linked access from the sewerage system
Missing rodding eye caps or defective inspection points
Breaks in main sewer lines or domestic drain pipes that may need further drain-related investigation
Rats moving through underfloor voids, suspended floors or concealed structural routes
Defects around air bricks, vents and low-level openings
Gaps around kitchens, utilities, extensions or service entries
Rats moving in from neighbouring land, gardens or surrounding areas
Food sources such as rubbish storage, bins, compost or poorly managed external areas
Harbourage in overgrown gardens, underfloor voids or concealed parts of the structure

Rat treatment, drains and next steps

What does rat treatment cost in London?

Our rat treatment service is a flat fee of £270 + VAT and includes 3 visits at 1–2 week intervals.

The treatment approach depends on where the activity is coming from, how accessible the route is and whether there is a risk of dead rats in hidden areas. For a broader overview of how treatment fits into the full process, see our How to Get Rid of Rats guide.

Where appropriate, we also inspect nearby manholes and advise whether rat proofing, rat blockers for drains or a drain survey, or further investigation may be needed as separate next steps.

When are rats linked to drains or manholes?

In some properties, rat activity is linked to the drainage system rather than to a simple surface-level entry point.

Where accessible, we inspect nearby manholes to look for signs of rat movement. Rats may be travelling through the drains, through defective pipework, through missing rodding eye caps or through damaged inspection points.

If drain-related activity is suspected, treatment may reduce the current activity, but drain protection, repairs or further investigation may be needed to reduce recurrence.

Why are rat bait boxes used at GP surgeries and similar sites?

Rat bait stations are often used as part of routine monitoring and prevention, especially around healthcare, food-handling and other higher-risk premises.

They are usually positioned along likely travel routes, boundary lines, external walls, bin stores or service areas where rats may move. Their purpose is not just to hold bait, but to support monitoring, record keeping and early response where activity appears.

What should I do if I think there are rats under the floor?

Rats under floors are often linked to hidden access routes such as drains, service gaps, broken vents or voids below suspended floors.

The first step is not to block holes blindly, but to identify where the rats are coming from and whether there is a drain, underfloor or external route involved. Blocking the wrong point too early can make activity harder to trace.

If you are hearing noises under floorboards, see our guide to rats under floorboards.