Droppings in the loft or under the sink, scratching in the walls at night, or a rat in the garden that keeps coming back usually mean rats are living on or under your property. JG Pest Control removes rats from homes, rented properties and businesses in every mainland county of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with technicians who are RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trained.
Almost every rat problem in UK homes is the brown rat. Rats breed quickly, and where you see one there are usually more nearby. Finding how they are getting in matters as much as removing them, which is why every rat job starts with a survey. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, every day. Technicians attend from early until late, every day except Christmas Day, and you can book online or on web chat any time.
DroppingsDark, capsule-shaped droppings, larger than a grain of rice, often in groups along walls, in lofts and under kitchen units.
Noises at nightScratching, scurrying or gnawing in walls, ceilings, lofts or under floorboards after dark.
Gnawing damageChewed wood, plastic, cables and food packaging. Rats gnaw constantly to keep their teeth down.
Smear marksDark, greasy rub marks along skirting boards, pipes and holes where rats run the same route every night.
BurrowsHoles around decking, sheds, compost heaps and the base of walls, often with fresh soil pushed out.
A smellA strong ammonia smell in an enclosed space such as a loft, cupboard or under floor void.
How we get rid of rats
Every rat treatment starts with a survey of the property, inside and out, to find where the rats are living, the routes they use and how they are getting in. Then we treat:
Professional baits and traps, placed in secure, tamper-resistant boxes where children and pets cannot reach them.
Up to three visits where activity continues, so we can check the treatment is working and adjust it.
Blocking small internal entry points as part of the treatment, such as gaps around pipes under sinks and behind appliances.
Larger proofing work, such as damaged air bricks or gaps under external doors, can be quoted separately once we know how the rats are getting in.
What rat control costs
Rat treatment for homes starts from £329.99 + VAT. That includes up to three visits where activity continues, blocking small internal entry points, and a 4-month guarantee. Every job is priced for the property, so your exact price depends on your postcode and what the survey finds. See how much rat control costs for what is included.
Rats coming up from the drains
If rats keep coming back after treatment, or you hear them around bathrooms, kitchens or boxed-in pipes, they may be getting in from the drains through a cracked pipe or an old connection. Ask your technician to check the drains on the day. Where the drain is the way in, a rat drain blocker fitted to the pipe lets water out and stops rats getting back in.
Why rats need dealing with quickly
Rats carry diseases including leptospirosis, which can cause Weil's disease, and salmonella, spread through their urine and droppings. They contaminate food and surfaces, and their gnawing damages insulation, timber, pipes and electrical cables, which can be a fire risk. A pair of rats can become a large colony within months, so the sooner treatment starts, the smaller the job.
Rat control for businesses
We also look after shops, restaurants, offices, warehouses and other commercial sites, with one-off treatments or regular service visits. See our commercial pest control service for business sites.
Most rat treatments take up to three visits over a few weeks, depending on how big the problem is and how the rats are getting in. Activity usually drops after the first visit, and we keep returning while activity continues.
We place baits and traps inside secure, tamper-resistant boxes, positioned where children and pets cannot reach them, and your technician explains where everything is.
Rats come back when the way in is still open. That is why we look for entry points on the first visit, block small internal gaps as part of the treatment, and tell you about any larger proofing the property needs. Our rat treatment comes with a 4-month guarantee.
Some councils offer a pest control service and some do not, and charges, waiting times and what they cover vary from area to area. We can usually attend the same day.
Rat treatment for homes starts from £329.99 + VAT, including up to three visits where activity continues, blocking small internal entry points and a 4-month guarantee.
Roy Couch is the Technician Manager at JG Pest Control, leading the technician team across the UK. He holds the BPCA Diploma and the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide, and is qualified in the Safe Use of Rodenticides.
Peter Bowers-Davis is a board volunteer at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the UK trade body for professional pest management. He works across the Tyro UK group of companies, including JG, setting technical standards, treatment protocols and training programmes.
Real reviews left on Trustpilot by JG Pest Control customers who mention rat control.
★★★★★
Goodbye rat!!!
Jamie came out the same day and dealt with the problem there and then. After an incredibly stressful night and morning with a rat in the property, he immediately put us at ease and handled everything calmly and professionally. We’re so grateful for the quick response and for getting rid of our unwanted visitor! Thank you again!
★★★★★
Professional Courteous ServiceL
Luke was very professional and courteous. He was very thorough and checked everywhere to establish where the rat had entered our property. He explained what he was doing and why. We are very pleased and would recommend this company. Hopefully we will be rat free soon.
★★★★★
JG Pest Control responded quickly to my enquiry, understanding my situation and discussing their plan to remove a growing rat problem.
Luke came to site and explained what he was doing that day, and how a future check would prove it's effectiveness.
★★★★★
Thorough survey and assessment of the current situation with my rat problem . Luke replaced taken bait in the loft, added bait to the storm drain, checked the outside including the roof and gave advice on a possible entry route.
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