Anyone ever had rodent exclusion service done ?

[Quagmire 2,139]

Heard some rats in my attic , set traps and killed 6 so far . For the last few weeks they stopped hitting the traps . I can still occasionally hear some activity .

 

Called a rodent company out , they quoted me 4400 for exclusion work , trapping , sanitation .

 

I have a 2 story 3300 sq foot home , they put metal flashing in all the possible entry points and seal any gaps in the exterior . Majority of the cost is that work.

 

Thought the price was high so got another quote , they came in at 8100 bucks for doing the same thing.

 

 

Anyone ever had this done before ?

[Gil Bang 25,462]

3 hours ago, Quagmire said:

 

Heard some rats in my attic , set traps and killed 6 so far . For the last few weeks they stopped hitting the traps . I can still occasionally hear some activity .

 

Called a rodent company out , they quoted me 4400 for exclusion work , trapping , sanitation .

 

I have a 2 story 3300 sq foot home , they put metal flashing in all the possible entry points and seal any gaps in the exterior . Majority of the cost is that work.

 

Thought the price was high so got another quote , they came in at 8100 bucks for doing the same thing.

 

 

Anyone ever had this done before ?

 

I find the bolded part surprising.  I would expect insulation replacement and cleanup to be the biggest chunk.  Sealing gaps is easy. 

[Hook1997 5,230]

I just ordered some Tomcat and Just one Bite bait.  I live in hundred year old house, it’s been redone of course but it’s still old.  Walked in the kitchen a couple night ago to get water and a rat the size of a small dog was starting back at me and ran off..  Moving has crossed my mind also.  

[HOOKEM4 4,855]

I have a cat that is yelling at me to feed him for the 17th time today if you want me to drop him off. He kills every thing that moves outside and leaves it at my back door.  You can keep him.

[ROFL BOX 6,618]

Not at all knowing what your house is like, the square footage means Ø for the work that needs to be done. 
 
We don't do attic trapping (you can visit Harbor Frieght for various traps & they often have some on sale, even collapsible) however flashing for soffits & cornice returns are common for us.

We have also seen issues & repaired chimneys, especially older wooden siding where there is no cricket (see pic of a cricket installation we did, flashing & masonry cut-in + completed with shingle overlay).
Another possibility is an aged or chewed through "3-in-1" pipe boot (pic #3) where the rubber gasket is compromised.
3-in-1 = fits a 1½", 2" or 3" soil stack (PVC pipe that vents your bath / sink / toilet / washer drain).  Remove the ring as needed to increase the size to fit the pipe in use.  I prefer a Lead Jack (final pic) over the 3-in-1 & use those on all of my re-roofs.
 
In conclusion, I would need to see a full estimate + know more about the house to suggest if this quote is on point or ridic.

[immamac 41,239]

You need a cat. 

[randomhorn 1,470]

 

burn it to the ground

[Quagmire 2,139]

You need a cat. 

That thought has crossed my mind

[Quagmire 2,139]

I find the bolded part surprising.  I would expect insulation replacement and cleanup to be the biggest chunk.  Sealing gaps is easy. 

Oh it would be but they don’t think mine is that bad , from what I’ve read insulation replacement is a upsell tactic and not necessary

[Deej 76,052]

12 hours ago, immamac said:

You need a cat. 

Undefeated.

[Da Fino 2,652]

On 10/27/2024 at 9:55 AM, Quagmire said:

 

Heard some rats in my attic , set traps and killed 6 so far . For the last few weeks they stopped hitting the traps . I can still occasionally hear some activity .

 

Called a rodent company out , they quoted me 4400 for exclusion work , trapping , sanitation .

 

I have a 2 story 3300 sq foot home , they put metal flashing in all the possible entry points and seal any gaps in the exterior . Majority of the cost is that work.

 

Thought the price was high so got another quote , they came in at 8100 bucks for doing the same thing.

 

 

Anyone ever had this done before ?

 

I had the same issue. Like you, the majority of the cost was in the metal flashing and sealing. I ended up trapping them myself and @deadshank 's guys did the metal and sealing for a fraction of the cost that the rodent company wanted. 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13,240]

I've put a few Home Depot poison contraptions outside and as far as I can tell my rat problem is gone. Black box with a small opening, poison is inside. I didn't want to kill the squirrels and they didn't seem to be able to get into the traps. I also have not encountered any dead rats or dead rat smells outside.

[Classic Rock 254]

 

[Quagmire 2,139]

I had the same issue. Like you, the majority of the cost was in the metal flashing and sealing. I ended up trapping them myself and [mention=680]deadshank[/mention] 's guys did the metal and sealing for a fraction of the cost that the rodent company wanted. 

Right don’t mind doing the trapping part, I would do the flashing part if I didn’t have a 2 story with a good pitch on it

[Gil Bang 25,462]

the poison thing is shitty, because a hawk or owl grabs Mr. Rat, and now the bird has been poisoned. 

I only use the electric traps these days.  They're humane, and clean.  Mr. Rat goes in for a bite of peanut butter, gets tazed, and that's that. 

[Bevo 13,416]

10 hours ago, Gil Bang said:

I only use the electric traps these days.  They're humane, and clean.  Mr. Rat goes in for a bite of peanut butter, gets tazed, and that's that. 

 

They are pretty fun with kids too.

[4th&Five 41,042]

On 10/27/2024 at 9:55 AM, Quagmire said:

 

Heard some rats in my attic , set traps and killed 6 so far . For the last few weeks they stopped hitting the traps . I can still occasionally hear some activity .

 

Called a rodent company out , they quoted me 4400 for exclusion work , trapping , sanitation .

 

I have a 2 story 3300 sq foot home , they put metal flashing in all the possible entry points and seal any gaps in the exterior . Majority of the cost is that work.

 

Thought the price was high so got another quote , they came in at 8100 bucks for doing the same thing.

 

 

Anyone ever had this done before ?

 

Crazy how expensive this type of thing has gotten. ABC did our house 10 years ago for like $800 and that included coming every other day to empty the traps (rodents are my irrational phobia). The guy told me a story about a lady in Westlake waking up with a rat on her chest and I didn’t sleep well for a week. 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,705]

4 hours ago, Bevo said:

 

They are pretty fun with kids too.

Perfect for Trick-or-Treaters!

[Okie State 3,687]

Those quotes seem insane to me. I've had rat issues at both of my houses and it sucks. Trapping them is a must to keep it from getting out of control, but you have to find where they are getting in and close it off or it's impossible. Last year I found a hole in the soffit. The fuckers literally run up the side of the house to get to it. Closed that off and the activity stopped. I'm sure they'll find a new way in this winter like always, but I'd find a roofer to do flashing before I'd pay 8 fucking grand.

Edited Tuesday at 11:20 PM by Okie State

[Quagmire 2,139]

Those quotes seem insane to me. I've had rat issues at both of my houses and it sucks. Trapping them is a must to keep it from getting out of control, but you have to find where they are getting in and close it off or it's impossible. Last year I found a hole in the soffit. The fuckers literally run up the side of the house to get to it. Closed that off and the activity stopped. I'm sure they'll find a new way in this winter like always, but I'd find a roofer to do flashing before I'd pay 8 fucking grand.

What did u use to close it off ? I have some expanding foam but they could chew thru that

And yes it’s nuts , 2600 of it is putting up metal flashing , I could easily do it if it wasn’t for a 2 story with steep pitch . Don’t really want to be dead

[Okie State 3,687]

12 minutes ago, Quagmire said:

What did u use to close it off ? I have some expanding foam but they could chew thru that

And yes it’s nuts , 2600 of it is putting up metal flashing , I could easily do it if it wasn’t for a 2 story with steep pitch . Don’t really want to be dead

Steel wool. I've seen some people use steel wool and foam.

[Deej 76,052]

On 10/28/2024 at 11:14 PM, Gil Bang said:

Mr. Rat goes in for a bite of peanut butter, gets tazed, and that's that.

That's what happened to KarenKeyLargo's dog, Norman.