Rats Coming Up Through Your Drains?
If rats keep appearing in your home or garden, even after treatment, the drains are the most likely cause. Here’s how it happens, and how TTOCS Pest Control stops it in Warrington.
Signs Rats Are Coming From the Drains
Early identification helps prevent larger problems. Common signs include:
Returning Rats
Rats return after every treatment
No Way In
No visible external entry points
Near Pipes
Activity near soil stacks, kitchens or bathrooms
Drain Sightings
Rats seen in a toilet, gully or manhole
Garden Burrows
Burrows next to drain runs
Rats live and breed in the sewer network. They move through it freely, looking for any opening that leads to food and shelter.
A cracked pipe, a displaced joint, an old redundant connection or a failed rest bend is all it takes for rats to get out of the sewer and into a property. From there they travel through cavities, under floors and up into lofts.
Why Bait Alone Doesn’t Work
Bait and traps deal with the rats already in the property. They don’t stop more coming in from the sewer.
Without fixing the route:
- New rats keep arriving
- Treatments have to be repeated
- Rats die in cavities and cause smells
- The cost keeps adding up
Fixing the drain defect is what ends the cycle.
How We Find the Route
We combine a pest inspection with a rodent-focused CCTV drain survey.
We look for:
- Displaced and open joints
- Cracked pipes
- Redundant connections
- Defective rest bends and gullies
- Signs of rats in the pipe
You get clear findings and a recommended repair.
How We Fix It
Once the defect is found, we repair it ourselves.
Repair options:
- Patch lining (no-dig)
- Excavation repairs
- Rest bend and gully repairs
- Capping redundant connections
- Non-return rat blockers
Monitoring after the repair confirms the rats have stopped.
From Rat Problem to Permanent Fix
1
Pest Inspection
Map activity and likely routes.
2
CCTV Survey
Inspect the drain runs on camera.
3
Locate Defect
Pinpoint the cause.
4
Repair
Excavation, patch, rest bend or gully repair.
5
Proofing & Monitoring
Protect the property and confirm activity has stopped.
Why Choose TTOCS for Rats in Your Drains?
- Pest control and drainage under one roof
- Rodent-focused CCTV drain surveys
- Repairs carried out by the same team
- No-dig options wherever possible
- Clear findings and honest recommendations
- Fully insured with a waste carrier licence
- Covering Warrington and the surrounding areas
Competitive pricing
We are committed to delivering effective pest control solutions with minimal disruption.
Targeted Pest Control Solutions
Rodents, insects, wasps, wildlife and drainage, handled by one local specialist from inspection to proofing
Rats in Drains
Find and fix the drain route
Rodent Drain Investigations
From survey to repair
Rat Drain Surveys
Surveys aimed at rodent ingress
Rat Blockers
Non-return valves for drains
Drain Patch Lining
No-dig rat patch repairs
Drain Repairs
Excavation, rest bends and joints
Frequently Asked Questions
Can rats come up through the toilet?
It’s rare but possible. More often, rats get out through defects in the drain before they reach the toilet.
Why do rats keep coming back after treatment?
Because the route into the property is still open. Usually it’s a drain defect.
How do you know it’s the drains?
Repeated activity with no visible external entry is a strong sign. A CCTV survey confirms it.
Can you stop rats without digging?
Often, yes. Patch lining and rat blockers are both no-dig solutions.
Do you cover all of Warrington?
Yes, plus the surrounding areas, including Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Newton-le-Willows and Leigh.
Stop Rats Coming Up Through Your Drains
Contact TTOCS Pest Control to book a rat inspection and drain survey in Warrington.
Contact Information
Call Us
+44 7379 606965
ttocspestcontrol@gmail.com
Service Area
Warrington & Surrounding Areas
Availability
24/7 Emergency Service
Professional Credentials
NPTA Member
National Pest Technician Association
British Pest Register
CPD Scheme
Waste Carrier License
Fully Compliant
Fully Insured
Public Liability Coverage
We’ll respond within 24 hours. For urgent issues, please call us directly.