Rodent Proofing Melbourne|Every Way In, Sealed and Photographed
Rats or mice keep coming back? We find every gap they use and seal it with steel mesh, mortar and metal across Melbourne. Call 0435 072 221 for a free quote.
- Whole property survey
- Steel mesh, mortar and metal
- Photo of every sealed point
- 6 month written warranty
Rodent proofing: the step that stops them coming back
If rats or mice return every year, the house still has a way in. Rodent proofing, whether it is rat proofing a roofline or mouse proofing a kitchen, finds those gaps and closes them with materials rodents cannot chew through.
A rat can fit through a gap about the size of a 20 cent coin, and a mouse through a gap about the width of a pencil. Most Melbourne homes have dozens of openings that size: around gas, water and air conditioning pipes, under external doors, in broken sub floor vents, along roof edges and under the tiles.
Expanding foam and plastic fillers do not stop rodents. They chew straight through them, often within a night. We use stainless steel mesh, galvanised mesh, cement mortar, metal flashing, brush seals and vent covers designed for the job.
Every point we seal is photographed and listed in your report, so you can see exactly what was done and where. Proofing jobs are covered by our 6 month written warranty: if rodents get back in through a point we sealed, we come back and fix it at no charge.
- Roof, walls and sub floor surveyed
- Materials matched to brick, timber or cladding
- Report with photos of each point
The entry points we seal most often
These are the gaps we find on almost every Melbourne home we proof.
Pipe and cable holes
Gaps around gas, water, drainage and air conditioning lines where they enter walls.
Roof edges and tiles
Lifted tiles, ridge capping gaps, open eaves and gaps in the flashing.
Doors and garage doors
Worn seals under external doors and gaps at the sides of roller doors.
Sub floor vents
Broken or missing vent covers on brick and weatherboard homes.
Weep holes
Open weep holes in brick veneer walls that lead into the wall cavity.
Climbing routes
Vines, branches and fences that give rats a path onto the roof.
Want it sorted this week?
Call now and we will talk you through it, or get a written price in about a minute.
How a rodent proofing job works
Proofing is planned around your home, not a fixed list.
- 1
Full survey
Roof, walls, sub floor, garage and outbuildings checked for gaps.
- 2
Written scope
Every point listed with the material and price before work starts.
- 3
Seal
Steel mesh, mortar, flashing, vent covers and seals fitted.
- 4
Photograph
Each sealed point recorded so you can see the work.
- 5
Warranty
Written warranty on every point we sealed.
What we use and where
The right material depends on the gap and the surface around it.
| Entry point | What we use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe and cable holes | Stainless steel mesh packed tight, then sealed | Rodents cannot chew through steel |
| Gaps in brickwork | Cement mortar | Hard, durable and matches the wall |
| Roof edges and flashing | Metal flashing and mesh | Closes gaps without stopping airflow |
| Sub floor vents | Metal vent covers with fine mesh | Keeps ventilation, keeps rodents out |
| Weep holes | Purpose made weep hole covers | Water still drains out of the wall |
| External doors | Brush or rubber door seals | Closes the gap at the bottom of the door |
We never block weep holes or sub floor ventilation solid. Walls and floors need airflow and drainage to stay dry.
Rodent proofing cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard single storey home. Your exact price is listed point by point in writing before we start.
Treatment and sealing
from$349Rodents out, main gaps closed
- Treatment included
- Main entry points sealed
- Follow up check
- Photo report
- 6 month written warranty
Full rodent proofing
from$549Every entry point closed
- Whole property survey
- Roof, walls and sub floor
- Pipes, vents and weep holes
- Photo record per point
- 6 month written warranty
All prices include GST. Two storey homes, large blocks and properties with heavy activity are quoted in writing after we see them.
Rodent Proofing Melbourne questions
Talk to us directly. We will tell you honestly what the job needs and roughly what it costs.
Call 0435 072 221What is rodent proofing?
Rodent proofing means finding every gap rats and mice use to get into a building and sealing it with materials they cannot chew through, such as steel mesh, mortar and metal.
Does expanding foam keep rats out?
No. Rats and mice chew through foam easily. It is fine as a filler behind steel mesh, but never on its own.
How small a gap can a rat get through?
About the size of a 20 cent coin. Mice need only a gap about the width of a pencil.
Do you need to treat the rodents first?
Yes. Sealing a building with rodents still inside traps them in. We treat first, then close the final gaps once activity has stopped.
Will proofing block ventilation?
No. We use mesh covers on vents and weep holes so air and water still move freely.
Is rodent proofing covered by a warranty?
Yes. Every point we seal is covered by our 6 month written warranty. If rodents get back in through one of them, we fix it at no charge.
How long does rodent proofing take?
Most single storey homes take half a day to a day, depending on how many points need sealing and how easy they are to reach.
Ready to get rid of the rodents?
Treatment, gaps sealed and a 6 month written warranty on sealed points.