Hi, We've recently moved to a property in Bexleyheath in Dec 2025, and have had a constant problem with rodents since then. We're running out of patience and have no idea what to do next.
We've had a traditional pest control company in who have put down snap traps, some limited poison (trying to avoid so they don't die in the floorboards).
We then have paid for one drain company to do a survey where we got visual confirmation of a rat in the drains under the house who then installed some measures.
After this didn't solve the issue, we then had another drain company come in who specialise in pest control, who have said actually these measures aren't of good enough quality, there are a lot of redundant drains under our kitchen, and actually we should maybe dig up our kitchen to install a new manhole under our extension.
Honestly, we don't know what to do next. We're first time buyers who spent what savings we had to purchase what we wanted to become our family home, and can't afford these unexpected expensive renovations on something which may or may not solve the issue. Pest control companies don't seem very confident in any solution other than spending £5,000 to have their own builders come and tear apart the house.
We were meant to have a bathroom renovation start on Monday (9th), but are now wondering if we should delay this until the problem is fully resolved, which apparently could be months.
We still hear them in the walls & floorboards, can't access where we think they are, and are worried about more lasting damage to the house.
Any advice from people who have had similar issues or based in the local area would be super appreciated. The house has become exhausting rather than accomplishment we expected.
Thanks.