Keep Intruders Out of Your Leicester Home This Autumn

Keeping your property in good condition and clean and tidy is vital for helping it to sell quickly and for getting the best possible price. It could also help to keep away unwanted visitors this autumn.

Homeowners around Britain are being warned about the possibility of a rat invasion due to cooler temperatures and rain, but there are things you can do to ensure that your property isn’t at undue risk. Rat sightings are likely to increase this season as the animals abandon their summer homes in order to find food and shelter indoors, but these tips can help to keep your Leicester home rat-free.

Talk to Neighbours

Even if your own Leicester property is kept spic and span, problems with neighbouring homes can cause issues. So, try to encourage neighbours to keep their gardens tidy and to ensure that food waste is not left hanging around.

Keep Your Own Garden Clear

Rats are going to find your home far less appealing if you keep your garden and outside spaces free of debris and rubbish. Make sure there is as little shelter as possible for them to hide in and no unnecessary sources of food and you are far less likely to have unwanted guests inside your home.

Act Quickly

If you do spot a rat in or near your home, get professional help as soon as possible to prevent an infestation. Rats have long been feared because of their disease-carrying reputation, but the risks to your home can be broader than that. Rats can chew wires and damage fixtures and fittings.

Rat-Proof the Property

Consider ways that rats could enter your home and seal them. They can get through spaces as little as 15mm, including roof edges, gaps in eaves, unscreened vents and plumbing pipes, and it is estimated that an average house will have over 12 potential entrances for rats. Rodent-proofing, such as filling in gaps, is important as it is much easier to stop rats from getting in then it is to make them leave once they have set up home.

If you would like any further support on buying or renting a property in Leicester this autumn – please get in touch with our expert property team. Call us today at our office at Hinckley Road 01162 544 555, or Queens Road 01162 544 543.