Residential Rat Removal in Decatur
Most of our Decatur work is residential. The housing stock ranges from 1920s bungalows in Oakhurst and Kirkwood to mid-century ranches in 30033 and newer builds near Emory. Older homes have more gaps, more original crawl space vents, and more attic insulation that has been disturbed over the decades. Families in Decatur call us because they hear scratching at night, find droppings in the kitchen, or smell something in a wall. We handle the full job so you are not coordinating three different contractors.
We inspect the attic with flashlights and mirrors, identify runways, and set Victor snap traps along the paths rats actually use. In Decatur's older homes, that often means along joists and behind knee walls. We check traps on a set schedule and remove them when the job is done.
Crawl spaces in Kirkwood and Oakhurst often have failed vent screens and unsealed plumbing penetrations. We replace vent screens with hardware cloth, seal penetrations with copper mesh and steel wool, and sanitize the soil line and joists where droppings are present.
Roof rats in Winnona Park and Clairemont enter through fascia gaps and ridge vents. We seal those openings with copper mesh and exclusion sealant, then trim back the access route by advising on tree limbs within three feet of the roof.
When a rat dies in a wall or attic, the odor can last for weeks. We locate the carcass with inspection mirrors, remove it in a protective suit and respirator, and treat the cavity with disinfectant and deodorizer. Most Decatur dead rat calls are resolved in one visit.
- Written estimate before work starts, so you know the full scope and price up front.
- Follow-up visit included to confirm activity has stopped and traps are cleared.
- Sanitation with disinfectant and deodorizer so attic and crawl space odors are addressed, not just masked.
