Rats in drains can be more than just a nuisance; they can cause significant damage to your property, contaminate food, and pose serious health risks. At PEST SHIELD, we offer an effective and non-invasive sewer valve treatment to stop rats from entering your home or business through the drains, saving you the cost and hassle of major repairs.
At PEST-SHIELD, we use a three-step process to quickly identify and eliminate rat activity in your drains:
Test Bait to Confirm Rat Activity
Our technicians begin by using test bait to confirm the presence of rats in your drainage system. This helps us verify whether rats are accessing your property via the drains and pinpoint areas for further inspection.
Camera Survey of Drains
Once we confirm rat activity, we carry out a camera survey of your drains. Our high-quality, specialist camera surveys up to 3 metres from the external wall or sewer point. The footage is recorded and analysed on a TV monitor, allowing us to identify breaches, damage, or gaps that rats may be exploiting to enter your property.
Fitting a Sewer One-Way Non-return Valve
If rat activity is confirmed, we install a sewer one-way non-return valve at the correct location. This valve prevents rats from travelling back up the sewer and entering your property, while still allowing sewage to flow out. The installation is minimally invasive and prevents the need for expensive and disruptive drain repairs. In cases of terraced houses or multi-tenant buildings, multiple valves may be installed to fully protect the drainage system.
Our sewer valve treatment offers a quick and cost-effective solution to rat infestations. The installation of a one-way valve effectively prevents rats from entering your property without the need for costly and disruptive drain repairs. If your drain is already in good condition with no leaks or blockages, the valve can provide a long-term solution.
Additionally, our solution reduces the risk of sewage backups. The flap on the valve remains closed when sewage is not flowing, but opens when necessary to allow for proper drainage. This helps to prevent flooding and damage to your property from blockages further down the system.
After installing the sewer valve, we will initiate a baiting program to address any remaining rats outside the resealed system, ensuring complete eradication of the problem.
Our one-way return valves do more than just stop rats—they help prevent sewage backups. The valve’s design ensures that, in the event of a blockage downstream, the flap will remain closed, reducing the risk of flooding or damage caused by a backup.
If you suspect rats are entering your home or business through the drains, don’t wait for the problem to escalate. Contact PEST-SHIELD for a fast, efficient, and cost-effective solution. We offer expert rat control services across Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, and the wider North East.
For more information Contact Us or call us at 0191 716 6647 for a free consultation. Our team is ready to restore your peace of mind and protect your property.
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