Rat Control in Islington: what we see locally
Islington is London's most densely populated borough, packed with Georgian and Victorian terraces, mansion blocks and estates, and some of the capital's busiest restaurant streets on Upper Street, Holloway Road, Caledonian Road and Exmouth Market. The Regent's Canal runs through its southern end, and the New River once flowed through Canonbury. All that food, water and old drainage suits brown rats.
In Islington's period houses, rats usually come up through cracked or disconnected drains in basements and lower-ground floors, then move through floor voids and wall cavities. Basement extensions and refurbishments often disturb old pipes. We inspect drains, lightwells and gardens so the treatment tackles the source, not just the rats you've seen.
Where we find rats in Islington
- Basement flats in Barnsbury and Canonbury: Old drain connections under lower-ground floors are a common way in.
- Canal-side homes near Angel and the City Road Basin: Rats move along the Regent's Canal towpath into nearby buildings.
- Restaurants on Upper Street and Holloway Road: Food waste from busy restaurant strips attracts rats into nearby streets.
- Gardens near Highbury Fields and Gillespie Park: Compost bins, sheds and bird feeders near green spaces draw rats in.
Our rat control service covers the whole of Islington, including Angel, Archway, Barnsbury, Canonbury, Clerkenwell, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Holloway, Pentonville, Tufnell Park and Upper Holloway, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping rats out of Islington homes
Check drain covers in basements, lightwells and front areas are intact and sit flush, and that air bricks have grilles. Don't leave bin bags in lightwells or on the pavement overnight. If you're in a flat, ask your freeholder when the shared drains were last surveyed.
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 Islington
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 Islington: your questions
How much does rat control cost in Islington?
Rat control in Islington 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 basement work?
Basement digs often break or reroute old drains, and rats find the gap quickly. We trace it and advise on sealing it.
Do you treat rats in Islington restaurants?
Yes. We treat restaurants, bars and shops discreetly 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 Islington.