Rat Removal Melbourne Rat Control for Rats in the Roof, Walls and Subfloor
Rats in the roof, scratching in the walls or a rat problem in the yard? Our licensed rat exterminators handle rat removal and rat control, Melbourne wide. We find the nest, remove the rats and seal every gap they use, so the rat infestation does not come back. Same day service in most suburbs, 7 days a week.
- Licensed and insured technicians
- Child and pet safe treatments
- Entry points sealed, not just baited
- 12 month written guarantee on every job
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Rats in the roof or a rat problem outside? Tell us what you have heard or found. We reply within 30 minutes, 7 days, across all Melbourne suburbs.
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Rat removal Melbourne, from the roof to the backyard
One rat in the roof or a long running rat problem? Melbourne homes and businesses get the same licensed team for the whole job: finding the rats, removing them and closing the way in.
Rats in Roof MelbourneRats in the roof: found, removed and sealed out
Scratching above the ceiling after dark is the most common rat problem in Melbourne homes, and it is usually roof rats. We check the roof void for nests, droppings and runways, place tamper resistant bait stations and traps on the routes the rats actually use, then seal the roofline gaps, broken tiles and pipe openings they came in through.
- Roof void inspected before anything is placed
- Nest and runways located, not guessed
- Rats in the roof removed, then the entry points sealed
- Follow up visit to confirm they are gone
Rat Exterminator MelbourneA licensed rat exterminator near you
Searching for a rat exterminator near me or rat removal near me usually means the supermarket baits have not worked. Our technicians are licensed and insured, use APVMA approved products inside locked stations that children and pets cannot open, and match the rat treatment to the species, whether roof rats or Norway rats.
- Licensed and insured rat exterminator
- APVMA approved products in tamper resistant stations
- Child and pet safe placement, explained before we leave
- Roof rats and Norway rats treated differently
Rat Infestation MelbourneRat infestation in Melbourne? Sealing is what makes it last
A rat infestation keeps coming back when only the rats are treated. After the rat treatment we close the gaps with steel mesh and commercial sealant: weep holes, pipe penetrations, gaps under the eaves and around the roofline. If rats return through an area we sealed within 12 months, we come back at no charge.
- Steel mesh and commercial sealant, not foam alone
- Weep holes, eaves, pipes and roofline covered
- 12 month written guarantee on sealed areas
- Advice on bins, compost and pet food outside
Rat Catcher MelbourneRat catcher for homes, rentals and businesses
From family homes and rentals to cafes, offices and warehouses, our rat catcher service covers all of Melbourne, so rat pest control near me means a local technician, not a call centre. For businesses we work discreetly, keep a record of every station and visit, and can book regular checks so a rat problem never gets the chance to start again.
- Homes, units, rentals and businesses
- Discreet visits and documented stations for businesses
- Same day rat removal in most Melbourne suburbs
- Rat catcher near me? Local technicians, 7 days
What every job includes
Our licensed team handles every job from the first inspection through to the final seal, in homes and businesses across Melbourne.
Rat InspectionProfessional Rodent Inspection
Full property audit of the roof void, subfloor, wall cavities and perimeter. We locate every run path, harbourage point and entry hole before any treatment begins. Evidence first, no guessing.
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APVMA ApprovedSafe Baiting and Trapping
APVMA approved rodenticides in tamper resistant stations, plus snap traps where baiting is not suitable. The right product for the right species, placed to strict child and pet safe protocols.
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Permanent ProofingEntry Point Sealing
Every gap, crack and opening sealed with steel mesh, wire wool and commercial grade sealant. This is what separates a permanent fix from a temporary one, and it is backed in writing.
See how it works →We remove every rodent species found in Melbourne
Each species behaves differently and needs a different plan. Our licensed technicians identify the rodent first, then apply the treatment that actually works for it.
Norway Rat
Rattus norvegicusThe largest rat in Melbourne homes. Norway rats burrow under foundations and slabs, chew through pipes and electrical cables and breed at alarming speed. They carry Leptospirosis, Salmonella and other serious pathogens.
- One pair can be behind up to 2,000 descendants in a year
- Burrows along foundations, drains and subfloors
Roof Rat
Rattus rattusAn agile climber that nests in roof voids, insulation and wall cavities. That scratching you hear above the ceiling at night is almost always a roof rat. They gnaw electrical wiring, which is a genuine fire risk, and foul insulation with urine and droppings.
- Most active between dusk and dawn, heard not seen
- Gnawed wiring is a leading cause of unexplained roof fires
House Mouse
Mus musculusSmall enough to squeeze through a gap the width of a pencil. House mice contaminate food and benchtops, can trigger asthma and allergies and multiply from a couple of mice to a full infestation within months.
- Leaves up to 80 droppings every single night
- Nests in kitchens, pantries, wall voids and appliances
The diseases rodents bring into your home
Rodents are not just a nuisance. They carry bacteria on their bodies, in their droppings and in their urine, and they spread them across every surface they cross at night.
Leptospirosis
Spread via urineBacteria passed in rodent urine can contaminate benchtops, floors and stored items. It starts like the flu and can progress to serious kidney and liver complications.
Salmonellosis
Spread via droppingsDroppings and night time runs across food preparation areas transfer Salmonella straight onto the surfaces where you cook, causing gastro style illness.
Rat Bite Fever
Bites and contactA bacterial infection passed through bites and scratches, or through handling contaminated materials. A real risk when people try to clear an infestation themselves.
Asthma and Allergies
Droppings and danderProteins in rodent droppings, dander and urine are proven asthma and allergy triggers, especially for children sleeping under an infested roof void.
This is why sanitisation is part of every job we do. Removing the rodents without treating what they left behind only fixes half the problem.
Small pest, expensive problem
A rodent’s teeth never stop growing, so it never stops chewing. Here is what that costs Melbourne homes and businesses when it goes unchecked.
Gnawed cables behind walls and in roof voids cause shorts, outages and genuine fire danger. Rodent damage is a commonly cited factor in unexplained house fires.
Flexible and poly pipes are no match for rodent teeth. Chewed lines cause hidden leaks that quietly ruin cabinetry, walls and floors before anyone notices.
Nesting flattens and fouls ceiling insulation with urine and droppings, cutting its performance and often forcing full replacement of affected sections.
Contaminated pantries at home. Failed inspections, lost stock and one star reviews for cafes and restaurants. The cleanup always costs more than the prevention.
Check your policy wording. Chewed wiring, ruined insulation and water damage from gnawed pipes usually come straight out of your own pocket, which makes early action the only real cover you have.
Rat removal in four steps: find, remove, seal, check
Our rodent removal, Melbourne wide, follows the same four steps every time: no blanket baiting and no guesswork.
Find the rats
We inspect the roof void, subfloor, wall cavities and yard to find where the rats nest, where they run and every hole they use to get inside.
Remove the rats
Tamper resistant bait stations and snap traps go on their actual runways, matched to roof rats or Norway rats and placed to child and pet safe protocols.
Seal them out
Entry points sealed with steel mesh and commercial sealant. This is the step that stops new rats moving into your roof after the first ones are gone.
Check and clean
A follow up visit confirms the rats are gone, removes any carcass before it smells and checks every sealed gap is holding.
The rodent specialists Melbourne calls first
- APVMA licensed and fully insured
Every technician is licensed for rodent management and covered by full insurance, with products applied exactly to label.
- Same day, 7 days a week
Call before midday and a licensed technician can usually be at your door that afternoon. No waiting a week while the scratching gets louder.
- We seal the entry, not just bait
Baiting alone is temporary. We seal every gap with steel mesh and commercial sealant so the next generation of rodents stays outside for good.
- Child and pet safe as standard
Tamper resistant stations your kids and pets cannot open, placed away from paws and little hands, with every placement explained before we leave.
- Clear itemised quotes
On site inspection and a fully itemised quote before any work begins. No upsells on the day.
- Written service guarantee
Every targeted treatment carries a 12 month written guarantee. If rodents return through an area we treated and sealed, we return at no charge.
What Melbourne says after the scratching stops
Based on Google reviews from homeowners and businesses across Melbourne
Google ReviewsHeard scratching above the bedroom for a week before I called. The technician found roof rats, showed me photos of the droppings and chewed wiring in the roof, and had bait stations and traps in place the same afternoon. The scratching stopped within days and they came back to seal every gap.
Found mouse droppings in the pantry with a newborn in the house, so safety was everything. They used locked bait stations, explained exactly where and why each one went, and sealed the gap under the garage door where they were getting in. Professional from the first phone call.
Our cafe had a rat problem that two other companies could not fix. This team found the burrow along the rear wall, treated it discreetly outside trading hours and meshed every pipe penetration. We passed our council inspection two weeks later with a written report to show.
How to tell you have rats in the roof
Rats come out at night and hide during the day, so most people hear them before they see them. Check your home against these signs.
- 01
Scratching in the ceiling at night
Light, fast scurrying in the roof or walls after dark, often in the first hours after sunset. Heavy thumping is more likely a possum, which we can tell apart on inspection.
- 02
Droppings in the roof or pantry
Rat droppings are about 1 to 2 cm long, dark and capsule shaped. Fresh ones are soft and shiny, which means the rats were there last night.
- 03
Chewed wiring, pipes and timber
Rats gnaw constantly. Chewed cables in the roof void are a real fire risk, so a rat problem is not one to leave for later.
- 04
Grease marks along beams and walls
Dark smudges where their oily fur rubs along the same routes every night, often on beams, pipes and the top of walls.
- 05
Holes and burrows outside
Norway rats dig burrows beside fences, sheds, slabs and compost bins. A burrow with a smooth, worn entrance is in use.
- 06
Pets staring at the ceiling
Dogs and cats often hear rats before you do. A pet fixed on one spot in the ceiling or wall is a good clue.
Guarantees you can hold us to
Written down on your report, not just said on the phone.
If they return, so do we
Every targeted treatment carries a 12 month written guarantee. If rodents come back through an area we treated and sealed, we return and fix it at no charge, no arguments.
Real licences, real cover
APVMA licensed technicians with complete insurance cover on every residential and commercial job. You are never exposed while we are on your property.
Safe for the family you protect
Tamper resistant stations children and pets cannot open, strict placement protocols and a full walkthrough of every placement before your technician leaves.
Rodent control across every Melbourne suburb
Local technicians on the road 7 days a week, from the CBD to the Mornington Peninsula.
East
- Box Hill
- Glen Waverley
- Ringwood
- Doncaster
- Camberwell
- Lilydale
West
- Werribee
- Point Cook
- Sunshine
- Footscray
- Melton
- Caroline Springs
North
- Preston
- Epping
- Craigieburn
- Greensborough
- Essendon
- Mill Park
South East
- Dandenong
- Frankston
- Cranbourne
- Berwick
- Mornington
- Pakenham
Not on the list? We cover all Melbourne suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. Call 0422 383 777 and we will be there.
Rat removal questions, answered straight
Rats in the roof? Book rat removal today
- Same day service across all Melbourne suburbs, 7 days a week
- Inspection and clear written quote before any work starts
- 12 month written guarantee on every targeted treatment
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Rodent control based in Melbourne, on the road everywhere
Melbourne Rodent Control
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Servicing all metro suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula - 0422 383 777
- info@melbrodentcontrol.com.au
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