– PEST CONTROL SERVICES –
Rats that keep coming back however many times they’re treated, scratching under the kitchen floor, droppings behind the bath panel with no obvious way in. Very often the answer is underground: a cracked pipe, a broken joint or an old drain nobody knew was there. Wiltshire Pest Services Ltd carries out CCTV drain surveys and smoke tests for homes and businesses across Wiltshire and into the borders of Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire, to find exactly where pests are getting in. Call us on 07711 259749 or use the form on this page to book a survey.
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Rats live and travel in sewers and drains. A crack, a displaced joint or an uncapped pipe gives them a route into wall cavities, under floors and into your home.
If rats are coming in from the drains, clearing the ones inside only makes room for the next ones. Finding and fixing the fault is what stops the problem for good.
Drain flies breed in the build-up inside pipes, and oriental cockroaches often come in through damaged drainage. A survey shows where they’re coming from.
We send a specialist camera through the drains to see inside the pipes, and record what we find.
Harmless smoke is pumped into the drainage system. Wherever it escapes, inside or outside the building, shows a fault that pests could be using.
Old extensions and renovations often leave pipes that were never capped off properly. They’re a common, hidden route for rats.
If rats return after treatment and you can’t find a way in above ground, the drains are a likely source.
Scratching or scurrying under the kitchen or bathroom floor, or inside walls near pipes, often points to a drain fault.
Droppings or gnawing around boxed-in pipes, behind bath panels or under kitchen units can mean rats are coming up from below.
Persistent drain smells or small flies hovering over plugholes can mean a drain problem that’s also attracting pests.
Damage from age, ground movement or heavy traffic opens gaps rats can squeeze through.
Where pipe sections have moved apart, rats can dig out into the surrounding soil and under the building.
Broken chamber walls, missing covers or damaged interceptor traps let rats move easily between the sewer and your property.
Roots can break into pipes, cracking them open and creating blockages.
Call us or use the form on this page. Tell us what’s been happening and where. If you call, we’ll take the details and send you a follow-up form through our booking system, then talk you through your options and what happens next.
We locate the manholes and access points and look at the signs of pest activity, to decide where to start.
We run the camera through the drains and, where useful, carry out a smoke test to pinpoint exactly where the system is broken.
We show you what we found, with footage and photos, and explain what it means in plain English.
We deal with the pests, and advise on the repairs or proofing needed to close the route off. For businesses, landlords and home buyers, we can provide a written report.
We price each survey once we understand the job. The main factors are the size of the property, the length and layout of the drainage, access to manholes, and whether smoke testing or a written report is needed. Get in touch for a clear quote.
We’re pest controllers first, so we know exactly what signs of rat activity look like inside a drain, not just whether the pipe is blocked.
We find the fault and deal with the rats, so you’re not passed between a drainage company and a pest controller.
Our team has over 30 years of combined experience, including BPCA-certified professionals and a Fellow of the RSPH.
If the drains are sound and the problem is elsewhere, we’ll tell you.
We arrive in unmarked vehicles and keep the job low-key.
Yes. Rats travel through sewers and can get into buildings through cracked pipes, open joints, uncapped old pipes and damaged inspection chambers. Coming up through a toilet is rare but possible.
Harmless smoke is pumped into the drainage system. Wherever it escapes, such as through a crack, a gap under the floor or an old pipe, shows a fault that pests could be using.
Yes. The smoke is non-toxic and clears quickly. We’ll let you know what to expect before we start.
It shows the inside of the pipes: cracks, breaks, displaced joints, root damage, blockages and signs of rat activity, recorded so you can see it too.
In England and Wales, you’re usually responsible for drains within your property boundary that serve only your property. Shared sewers and lateral drains are usually the water company’s responsibility. We’ll tell you what we find so you know who to contact.
We show you the footage and photos, and can provide a written report for businesses, landlords and home buyers.
It depends on the size of the property, the drainage layout and whether smoke testing is needed. We give you a clear quote before we start.
We carry out drain surveys for homes and businesses across Wiltshire and the borders of Somerset, Dorset and Hampshire, including:
Swindon, Bath, Salisbury, Chippenham, Andover, Trowbridge, Devizes, Frome, Warminster, Melksham, Shaftesbury, Calne, Marlborough, Corsham, Westbury, Amesbury.
– WHAT WE TREAT –
Eliminates mice with targeted treatments, preventing future infestations permanently.
We remove Grey Squirrels humanely and seal entry points to stop them coming back.
Bed bugs hide in cracks and crevices, making DIY removal nearly impossible.
Ants invade properties in search of food. We eliminate ant colonies at the source….
Cockroaches spread disease and are notoriously resilient. Our specialist treatments…
Large ladybird infestations can become a nuisance, particularly in autumn.
From carpet beetles to grain beetles, we identify and treat beetle infestations…
Silverfish thrive in damp conditions and damage books, wallpaper, and fabrics.
Moles can destroy gardens, sports fields, and landscapes. Our expert mole removal…
Humanely eliminates large-scale rodent and bird infestations efficiently.
Decontaminates properties after infestations, ensuring hygiene and safety.
