Rat Control in Ealing: what we see locally
Ealing has more green space than almost any other London borough, and rats make full use of it. The Grand Union Canal, the River Brent and big open spaces such as Gunnersbury Park, Walpole Park and Horsenden Hill all give brown rats food, water and cover right next to residential streets.
Most of the rat jobs we attend in Ealing start below ground. The borough's Victorian and Edwardian terraces were built on clay drainage that cracks with age, and a single broken pipe under a kitchen floor or a missing inspection-chamber cover is all a rat needs. That's why our technicians lift drain covers and check the run of the pipework, not just the room where you heard the noise.
Where we find rats in Ealing
- Canal-side homes in Hanwell and Southall: Gardens backing onto the Grand Union towpath see rats moving up from the water's edge, especially in autumn.
- Victorian terraces in Ealing and West Ealing: Cracked clay drains and old, unsealed pipe runs let rats into kitchens and under suspended timber floors.
- Takeaways and shops on the Uxbridge Road: Commercial bins and food waste behind parades in Southall, West Ealing and Acton attract rats into neighbouring flats.
- Homes near parks and allotments: Compost bins, bird feeders and sheds near Gunnersbury Park, Pitshanger Park and Northala Fields give rats places to feed and burrow.
Our rat control service covers the whole of Ealing (W3, W5, W7, W13, UB1, UB2, UB5 and UB6), including Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Pitshanger, Southall and West Ealing, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping rats out of Ealing homes
Ealing's period homes usually have an inspection chamber in the front path or back garden. Make sure its cover sits flush and isn't cracked, and that air-brick grilles on the outside walls are all intact. In gardens near the canal or the Brent, use a closed compost bin rather than an open heap, feed birds from a hanging feeder with a tray, and keep the ground under sheds and decking clear so rats have nowhere to dig in.
How we treat rats
- Full inspection of the property, drains and garden to find entry points
- Tamper-proof bait stations or traps placed safely away from children and pets
- Follow-up visits to check activity and remove any rats if needed
- We offer free advice on proofing and prevention, and an affordable proofing service to block gaps and entry points
Rat Control prices in Ealing
Rat Control
Gets rid of the rats in your home
Treatment includes a 3-month guarantee.
Rat Proofing
Stops rats getting back in
We seal the gaps around pipes, under kickboards, cable runs and floor voids that rats use to move in and out.
Book either service on its own, or book both together and save £100.
No VAT to add: the price you see is the price you pay.
Rat treatment + proofing package
Book rat control and rat proofing together and save £100, with a 3-month guarantee included. If rats get back in within 3 months, we'll come back and sort it.
* Package does not include rat blockers fitted in the sewer system.
Rat Control in Ealing: your questions
How much does rat control cost in Ealing?
Rat control in Ealing costs £240 for a flat or £280 for a house, with no VAT to add. The price is fixed before we visit, with no call-out charge. You can add rat proofing for £240 (flat) or £280 (house), or book both as a package for £380 or £460 and save £100.
Why do I keep getting rats in my Ealing home?
In Ealing, repeat rat problems are usually down to a defective drain. Rats travel through the sewer and get in wherever a pipe is broken or disconnected. We find that entry point on our first visit and can proof it, or advise on a drain survey if the damage is below the house.
Do you deal with rats in gardens as well as inside?
Yes. Many of our Ealing visits are for rats burrowing under decking, sheds and compost heaps. We treat the burrows safely with locked bait stations and advise on removing the food and cover that drew them in.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Our treatment comes with a 3-month guarantee, whether you book it on its own or as part of the treatment + proofing package. If rats come back within 3 months, call us and we'll come back and sort it.
Want to know the signs of rats, the health risks and how to tell them apart from other pests? Read our complete rat control guide or see all pest control in Ealing.