Rat Control in Hackney: what we see locally
Hackney is bounded by water. The Regent's Canal runs along its southern edge through Haggerston, De Beauvoir and Hackney Wick, and the River Lea and Lee Navigation run past Clapton, Hackney Marshes and the Olympic Park on its eastern side. Both provide brown rats with water, cover and an easy route into nearby streets.
Inside the borough, rats feed on the waste from some of London's busiest food streets: Ridley Road Market, Kingsland Road, Mare Street, Broadway Market and Stoke Newington Church Street. In Victorian terraces they usually get indoors through cracked or disconnected drains, often during or after building work. We inspect drains and the outside of the building so we deal with the source, not just the rats you've seen.
Where we find rats in Hackney
- Canal-side homes in Haggerston and De Beauvoir: Gardens and ground-floor flats beside the Regent's Canal see rats from the towpath.
- Riverside Clapton and Hackney Wick: The Lea, Lee Navigation and marshes support large rat numbers.
- Around Ridley Road and Broadway Market: Market and restaurant waste draws rats into nearby homes.
- Victorian terraces with new extensions: Old drains disturbed during building work are a common way in.
Our rat control service covers the whole of Hackney, including Clapton, Dalston, De Beauvoir Town, Hackney Central, Hackney Wick, Haggerston, Homerton, Hoxton, London Fields, Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping rats out of Hackney homes
If you've had building work, check that every old drain was properly capped. Keep inspection chamber covers secure and air-brick grilles intact. On streets near markets and restaurants, don't put bin bags out the night before collection, and if your garden backs onto the canal or the Lea, keep the ground under sheds and decking clear.
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 Hackney
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 Hackney: your questions
How much does rat control cost in Hackney?
Rat control in Hackney 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 have rats appeared after my building work?
Extensions and basement digs often disturb or disconnect old drains. Rats find the gap quickly. We trace it and advise on sealing it.
Do you treat rats in Hackney restaurants?
Yes. We treat restaurants, cafés and market traders across Hackney, discreetly and outside trading hours.
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 Hackney.