Rats in Drains – Professional Rat Control in Newcastle, Sunderland & Durham

Rats in drains are a serious issue across the North East. Faults such as cracked pipes, displaced joints, damaged benching or redundant drain branches often go unnoticed for years — but they provide the perfect route for rodents to invade homes and businesses. Unlike surface infestations, these underground problems cannot be solved with traps or bait alone. At PEST-SHIELD, we specialise in detecting and sealing these faults, combining CCTV drain surveys, smoke testing, high-quality stainless steel non-return valves, and capping of redundant lines to stop infestations at their source.

Why Rats in Drains Are a Hidden Threat

Drains are one of the most common ways rats gain access to properties. A small crack or redundant pipe can serve as a direct pathway into kitchens, bathrooms, or cellars. Because many of these faults have existed for years without being noticed, infestations often return even after conventional treatments. This is why a targeted rats in drains service is essential for long-term control.

How Our Rats in Drains Service Works

Step 1 – Test Baiting
We begin with test bait inside the drainage system to confirm rat activity. This allows us to establish whether rodents are travelling through your drains rather than entering from surface points.

Step 2 – CCTV Drain Inspection
Our technicians carry out a detailed CCTV pest control drain survey, inserting a high-definition camera to inspect for long-standing faults. Footage clearly highlights cracks, displaced joints, redundant connections and damaged benching that rats exploit to move from sewers into your property.

Step 3 – Smoke Testing for Hidden Faults
Where CCTV cannot fully identify the entry point, we use smoke testing. Harmless, non-toxic smoke is blown through the drains to reveal hidden leaks, breaks or redundant outlets that are otherwise invisible. This method is especially effective in older properties or complex drainage systems.

Step 4 – Non-Return Valves & Remedial Work
When ingress points are confirmed, we install high-quality stainless steel non-return valves to stop rats travelling back up through the system. At the same time, we can cap off redundant lines and repair benching within inspection chambers, permanently removing access routes.

Why Choose PEST-SHIELD for Rats in Drains?

• Specialist pest control approach – solutions tailored to rodent ingress via drains

• Advanced diagnostics – CCTV surveys and smoke testing for hidden faults

• High-quality stainless steel non-return valves – long-lasting, robust protection

• Complete remedial service – valve fitting, benching repair and redundant line capping

• Local experts – based in Newcastle and covering Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead & the wider North East

• Cost-effective prevention – avoids disruptive and costly drain excavations

Ongoing Rat Control

Once drains are secured, we can provide a baiting programme around the property to ensure any remaining rodents outside the sealed system are eliminated. This combination of CCTV inspection, smoke testing, non-return valve installation, and follow-up baiting provides long-term protection against re-infestation.

Professional Help for Rats in Drains

If you’ve experienced repeated rat problems despite previous treatments, the cause may lie underground. Broken drains and redundant pipework can allow rodents to infiltrate unnoticed for years. PEST-SHIELD provides expert CCTV drain inspections, smoke testing, stainless steel non-return valve installations, benching repairs, and capping of redundant lines to block these entry points for good.

📞 Call 0191 7166647 today to arrange your rats in drains inspection in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, or anywhere in the North East.

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