Rat Control in Merton: what we see locally
Merton is crossed by two rivers that brown rats love. The River Wandle runs north through Morden Hall Park, Merton Abbey Mills and Colliers Wood, and Beverley Brook winds through Motspur Park, Raynes Park and Wimbledon Common. Smaller streams such as Pyl Brook run behind thousands of suburban gardens.
In Merton's Victorian terraces in South Wimbledon and Colliers Wood, and its interwar semis in Morden, Motspur Park and Raynes Park, rats usually get indoors through cracked or disconnected drains, then live under suspended floors. We inspect drains, gardens and the outside of the house so the treatment deals with the source, and we offer proofing to keep rats out.
Where we find rats in Merton
- Homes along the River Wandle: Gardens in Colliers Wood, Mitcham and Morden near the Wandle Trail see rats moving along the banks.
- Gardens backing onto Beverley Brook: Raynes Park and Motspur Park homes near the brook are regularly affected.
- Restaurants around Wimbledon Broadway: Food waste from the town centre's restaurants and bars draws rats in.
- Interwar semis in Morden: Cracked drains and broken air bricks under suspended floors are a common way in.
Our rat control service covers the whole of Merton (SW19, SW20, CR4 and SM4), including Colliers Wood, Mitcham, Morden, Motspur Park, Raynes Park, South Wimbledon, Wimbledon and Wimbledon Park, with same-day or next-day visits.
Keeping rats out of Merton homes
Check that the inspection chamber cover and air-brick grilles on your house are intact. If your garden backs onto the Wandle, Beverley Brook or Pyl Brook, use a sealed compost bin, feed birds from hanging feeders with trays and 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 Merton
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 Merton: your questions
How much does rat control cost in Merton?
Rat control in Merton 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 seeing rats near the Wandle?
The river and its green corridor give rats food, water and cover. Homes nearby need sound drains, secure air bricks and tidy gardens to keep them out.
Do rats come into houses from the garden?
Sometimes, but most indoor rat problems in Merton come from a defective drain under or beside the house. We check this on our first visit.
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 Merton.