What is Loft Rodent Proofing?
Loft rodent proofing is the process of preventing mice and rats from entering your loft space by identifying and sealing access points, protecting vulnerable areas, and reducing the chance of future infestations.
Rodents commonly enter lofts through gaps around soffits, eaves, broken air bricks, loose tiles, or openings where pipework and cables pass through the building fabric. Once inside, they can tunnel through insulation, contaminate surfaces, and even chew wiring.
Our service focuses on long-term prevention — not just temporary fixes — so your loft stays clean, safe, and protected.
Signs You May Have Rodents in Your Loft
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🐾 Scratching or movement sounds
Noises at night, especially around the eaves, are a common early sign of mice or rats.
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💩 Droppings or urine smell
Droppings near insulation, along joists, or around stored items often indicate activity.
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🧵 Chewed insulation or nesting material
Rodents tear insulation and cardboard to create nests, reducing insulation performance.
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⚡ Chewed cables or wood
Rodents chew continuously — wiring damage is a serious fire risk and should be addressed quickly.
Why Rodent Proofing Matters
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🧼 Hygiene & Contamination
Rodents can contaminate insulation and loft surfaces with droppings and urine, which can affect hygiene and air quality.
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🌡 Protects Your Insulation
Once insulation is tunnelled through, it can lose effectiveness, causing cold spots and increased heating bills.
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🔥 Reduces Fire Risk
Chewed wiring in lofts is a major hazard. Proofing reduces the chance of repeated access and damage.
Our Rodent Proofing Process
We follow a proven 4-step process to help secure your loft and prevent repeat infestations:
Free Loft Inspection
We assess the loft for entry points, droppings, nesting, damaged insulation, and routes of travel along rafters and eaves.
Identify & Prioritise Entry Points
We identify likely access routes — soffit gaps, eaves, broken vents, gaps around pipes/cables — and explain the recommended proofing work.
Professional Proofing & Sealing
We install appropriate proofing measures (such as mesh guards and durable sealing materials) to block access points while maintaining ventilation where required.
Final Checks & Advice
We check the loft is secure, advise on prevention (e.g., external maintenance, vegetation clearance, storage tips), and recommend insulation repair/replacement if it has been damaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rodent proofing is primarily about prevention and stopping access. If there is an active infestation, we’ll advise on the best next steps and can recommend appropriate solutions.
No — proofing should not reduce essential airflow. We seal access points in a way that keeps required ventilation pathways working.
Yes. Rodents often tunnel through insulation and use it for nesting, which reduces thermal performance and can contaminate the loft.
Most loft proofing jobs can be completed within a day, depending on access and how many entry points need securing.
Yes — we can assess insulation condition and advise on replacement or upgrades where needed after proofing is complete.
Protect Your Loft From Rodent Damage
Book your free inspection and secure entry points before damage spreads