Rats in Drains: Treatment & Prevention, East Midlands
Rats, Mice & Squirrels
Rats in Drains In Nottingham, Derby & Leicester
Treat The Rats, Then Close The Drain They Came Through
We deal with rats coming into homes from defective drains across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Lincoln. We treat the rats inside the property, and our sister company Urgent Drainage Solutions carries out the CCTV drain survey, fits a rat blocker and repairs the damaged pipe, so the rats are dealt with and the way in is closed.
- From £150Final price depends on the job
- 7 days a week6am–8pm, weekends included
- 5.0 on GoogleFrom 194 customer reviews
- 4 countiesNotts, Derbys, Leics & Lincs
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How do rats get into a house from the drains?
Brown rats live in sewers, and the drain under your house is connected to them. In a sound drain they stay in the pipe. When the drain is damaged, they don't. A cracked pipe, a displaced joint, a pipe that's been cut off and never capped during an old extension, or an interceptor trap with a missing rodding-eye stopper all give rats a way out of the drain and into the ground, wall cavities, under-floor voids and lofts.
That's why some rat problems keep coming back however many times they're treated. If you're hearing rats in the walls or under the floor but can't find a way in from outside, the drains are the first thing to check. Rats coming up through a toilet are much rarer, but it does happen.
- Cracked or broken pipes under floors and extensions
- Displaced or open joints on older clay drains
- Disused connections that were never capped
- Interceptor traps with a missing stopper
- Damaged inspection chambers and benching
What we do, and what our sister drainage company does
Urgent Pest Control treats the rats. We survey the property, set tamper-resistant bait stations or traps where the rats are active (often the loft, wall voids and under floors), come back for follow-up visits and clear up when activity stops.
Our sister company, Urgent Drainage Solutions, deals with the drain. Their engineers run a CCTV camera through the pipes to find the defect, and they can fit a rat blocker (a one-way valve that lets waste out but stops rats coming up the pipe), cap off redundant connections and repair or reline damaged sections. You can read more at https://urgentdrainagesolutions.co.uk/rats-in-drains.
One call covers both. We'll book the pest control and arrange the drain survey so you're not chasing two companies.
Who is responsible for a broken drain?
In England, the drain that serves only your property is usually yours to maintain up to the boundary. Since October 2011, shared drains and lateral drains outside the boundary have generally been the responsibility of the water company, which across our area is Severn Trent Water or Anglian Water. The CCTV survey shows which section is damaged, so you'll know who should pay for the repair.
What our customers say
“Gino reacted very quickly to our request and was also very quick to locate the source of our problem. With a non return main drain valve fitted and poison in the attic, our problem was resolved within a few days. Great value for money and highly recommended from our experience.” — John, May 2025, Google review.
Signs Your Rats Are Coming From The Drains
- Rats in walls, ceilings or under floors with no obvious way in from outside
- Rat problems that return after treatment
- Rats seen near manholes or outside gullies
- A sunken patch or hole near a drain run in the garden
- Droppings or gnawing near soil stacks and pipe boxing
- A rat in the toilet or bath
Why Choose Us For Rats in Drains
- Rats in drains treatment from £150; final price depends on the job
- Rats treated inside the property
- CCTV drain survey by our sister company
- Rat blockers fitted and broken drains repaired
- One call covers pest control and drainage
- Clear, upfront advice on cost
- Follow-up visits for the rat treatment
Our Rats in Drains Process
Call Or Book Online
Tell us where you're hearing rats and whether you've had them before.
Treat The Rats
We survey and set bait stations or traps where the rats are active.
Survey The Drains
Urgent Drainage Solutions runs a CCTV camera through the drains to find the defect.
Block & Repair
A rat blocker is fitted and the damaged pipe is repaired, closing the way in.
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Related Services
Rat ControlRats in the loft, walls, kitchen or garden treated, with follow-up visits included.Learn More about Rat Control
Pest ProofingGaps sealed with mesh, wire wool and cement so rats, mice and squirrels can't get in.Learn More about Pest Proofing
Emergency Pest ControlSame-day visits where possible, 7 days a week, with emergency call-outs 365 days a year.Learn More about Emergency Pest Control
Where We Offer Rats in Drains
We provide rats in drains in Nottingham and right across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire from our base in Southwell. Choose your area for local details.
What Our Customers Say
5.0 from 194 Google reviews“Absolutely brilliant work. Very polite and professional. He also had so much time for my son. Even showed him in the back of his van. Definitely recommend if anyone has any pests or pigeons stuck in…”
NicolaJune 2026 · Read on Google “I had a great experience with Urgent Pest Control. They responded quickly, showed up on time, and were extremely professional. The technician explained everything clearly, answered all my questions,…”
kris jarrettFebruary 2026 · Read on Google “Gino responded extremely quick and visited my home within a couple of hours of my initial phone call. He got to the root problem fast and I’ve no issues since. Gino followed up with a second visit…”
Clarissa SodenSeptember 2025 · Read on Google “Excellent service, came out same day to help. Searched all areas to resolve the problem and to put things in place to stop them getting in.”
lisa lloydSeptember 2025 · Read on Google “Absolutely amazing service. Returned from a long holiday to find rats had gotten into my house. These guys came the next day (I didn't call until 4pm) and did a follow up visit today. Very helpful…”
Sarah WarrenSeptember 2025 · Read on Google “Hi Gino it's been 3years since you came to place and got rid of bugs and there has been no signs since 2022. Thank you so much”
Corrinne JosephMarch 2025 · Read on Google “Excellent service! Harrison and the team was prompt, professional and they explained everything clearly. Highly recommend for reliable and efficient pest control!”
Lyndsey ReadMarch 2025 · Read on Google “Gino arrived within a couple of hours of my phone call and identified our problem very swiftly. Remedial action was undertaken immediately and two follow up visits ensured that everything was…”
Jillian LowreyDecember 2024 · Read on Google
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