Rat Control in Drains: PEST-SHIELD’s Effective Sewer Valve Treatment for Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham
Rats in drains can be a persistent problem for homes and businesses across the North East of England. At PEST-SHIELD, we use a specialised method to detect and prevent rats from entering properties through the sewer system, saving you the cost and disruption of major repairs.
How Our Rat Control Treatment Works
Our technicians follow a three-step process to identify and eliminate rat activity in your drains:
- Test Bait to Confirm Rat Presence Initially, we use test bait to verify the presence of rats in your drainage system. This baiting technique helps us confirm if rats are accessing your property via the drains.
- Camera Survey of the Drains After confirming activity, our technician will carry out a camera survey of the drains near or under your building. The survey will cover a distance of up to 3 metres from the external wall or sewer point to identify any breaches or damage that rats may be exploiting. We use a high-quality specialist camera that records footage onto a memory card, allowing us to play it back on a TV for detailed analysis. This survey ensures that any rat entry points are located quickly and accurately.
- Fitting a Sewer One-Way Return Valve If rat activity is confirmed, we will install a sewer one-way return valve at the appropriate location. This valve allows sewage to flow out but prevents rats from travelling back up the sewer and entering your property. It also protects against sewage backups in the event of a blockage further down the system.If your property is part of a terraced house, block of flats, or semi-detached property, it may be necessary to install multiple valves to fully secure the drainage system.
Why Choose PEST-SHIELD’s Sewer Valve Treatment?
Fitting a sewer valve can instantly solve rat problems without the need for costly drain repairs. If the drain is operating without leaks, smells, or earth getting into it, the valve acts as a long-term solution by stopping rats from gaining entry. This method is also significantly cheaper and less disruptive than digging up and replacing the entire drain.
Once the sewer valve is installed, we initiate a baiting programme to clear up any rats still outside the resealed system, ensuring that your rat problem is fully resolved.
Additional Benefits: Preventing Sewage Backups
Our sewer valves are not just effective against rats—they also prevent sewage backups. The flap on the valve remains closed until sewage is flowing, at which point the flap opens to allow the flow. When the sewage stops flowing, the flap closes again. This system helps prevent backups from blockages further down the sewer line, which can cause flooding and property damage.
If you suspect rats are entering your home or business through the drains, contact PEST-SHIELD for a fast, efficient, and cost-effective solution. We service homes and businesses across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and the wider North East.