Roof rats are the rats most people in New Farm deal with. They are agile climbers with long tails, and they reach the roof by running along fences, tree branches, palm fronds and overhead cables. Once they find a gap under the ridge capping, at the eaves or where a pipe enters the roof, they nest in the insulation and come out at night to feed. The sound of scurrying above the bedroom is usually the first sign.
We book a nearby independent crew with upfront pricing, and they head straight for the roof space. There they look for droppings, nesting material, chewed wiring and the runways rats use across the ceiling joists. Roof work in a Queenslander or older cottage can mean tight crawl spaces and hot conditions, so the crew comes ready for that. Their visit usually covers these jobs.
- A full look through the roof space with torches and a camera where needed
- Bait stations or traps set on the rats' runways
- Checking wiring for chew damage you may want an electrician to look at
- Finding entry gaps at the eaves, ridge and roof penetrations
- Advice on trimming branches and palm fronds that touch the roof
Trees are a big part of the story in New Farm. Mango, fig and poinciana branches that hang over the roof give rats an easy bridge, so cutting them back a metre or so from the gutter line makes a real difference. Once the rats in the roof have been dealt with, sealing the gaps they used helps stop the next lot from moving in.
Call 07 3543 7768 to book roof rat removal. We will give you the price and a time, same-day or next-day where the run allows.
