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Rodent ingress solutions

Specialist drainage investigations for rodent ingress

DRAINRAT identifies how rats are entering your property through drainage systems. We carry out focused inspections across the North East to find the problem and help you resolve it.

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  • Rodent ingress specialists

    Focused specifically on identifying how rats are entering properties through drainage systems – with investigations designed to find the root cause, not just the symptoms.

  • Targeted drain investigations

    We carry out thorough CCTV surveys with a focus on problem areas, ensuring no part of the system is overlooked and findings are clearly explained.

  • Discreet, unmarked vehicles

    All visits are carried out using unmarked vehicles with no signage, ensuring a professional, low-profile service that respects your privacy at all times.

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About us

Find what others miss

DRAINRAT was created to address a common and frustrating issue – ongoing rodent problems where the true point of entry has never been properly identified. Our rodent ingress drainage investigations are designed to uncover what standard surveys often miss. Working alongside pest control professionals, we repeatedly saw cases where drain surveys failed to locate clear defects or were incomplete, leaving customers no closer to a solution.

We take a different approach. Our investigations are focused specifically on identifying how rats are accessing properties through drainage systems, combining detailed inspection with a clear understanding of rodent behaviour. This allows us to pinpoint entry routes that are often overlooked and explain clearly what is happening and why.

From there, we can recommend and apply targeted, practical solutions to help prevent further access. Whether for homeowners, landlords or property professionals, our aim is simple – to provide a clear diagnosis and a reliable path to resolving the problem properly.

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Our services

We identify rodent ingress and deliver practical drainage solutions through:

  • Rodent ingress via drainage

    Targeted drain inspections to identify how rats are entering your property and locate the true point of access.

  • Recurring infestations

    Focused investigations for ongoing problems where previous surveys or treatments have failed to find the source.

  • Complex & multi-property

    Specialist inspections for multi-property and shared systems where access points are harder to diagnose and often located away from the affected property.

  • Remedial work & prevention

    Practical solutions including repairs, lining and non-return valves to stop rodents re-entering through drains.

  • CCTV drain surveys

    Clear, focused camera inspections to assess drainage condition, identify defects and support accurate diagnosis of issues linked to rodent access.

  • Second opinion surveys

    Independent investigations where previous surveys have missed issues or failed to provide a clear diagnosis.

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Areas we serve

Drainage investigations across the North East

DRAINRAT provides specialist drainage investigations across the North East of England, supporting homeowners, landlords, pest control professionals and property managers. We focus on identifying rodent ingress issues linked to drainage systems.

We regularly work throughout Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, Northumberland and surrounding areas, attending properties where ongoing or unexplained rodent problems may require a more targeted investigation.

Whether you are dealing with an active issue or need clarity following previous inspections, our service is designed to be straightforward, responsive and clearly communicated from first contact through to reporting.

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Client testimonials

See what customers are saying about our investigations and the results we deliver.

We’d had ongoing rat issues for months and previous surveys hadn’t found anything. DRAINRAT identified a defect in the drainage system straight away and clearly explained the problem.

Mark T, Homeowner

After struggling to pinpoint an ingress route on a tricky property, we brought DRAINRAT in to carry out a survey. Their findings were clear, accurate and helped us resolve the issue quickly for the client.

James L, Pest Control Technician

DRAINRAT carried out a drainage investigation on one of our managed properties where tenants had reported recurring problems. The report was thorough, easy to understand and gave us a clear plan for remedial works.

Sarah M, Property Manager
Solve your rodent problem

Find where rats are getting in and fix the problem properly

If rats are still getting in and previous surveys or treatments haven’t resolved the issue, the entry point may be within your drainage system. Speak to DRAINRAT to arrange a focused investigation and get a clear understanding of the problem.

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