Rat Removal Services in the Sacramento Region
Rats in the attic, walls, or crawlspace? We remove them, seal every entry point, and clean up the mess, with a plan that keeps them out for good. As a locally, family-owned team, we know exactly how roof rats and Norway rats move through homes across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo, and Sutter counties.
The Real Risk
Why Rats Are More Than a Nuisance
Rats do real damage, and they do it fast. They gnaw on electrical wiring, a genuine fire hazard hidden inside your walls, and they contaminate attic insulation with droppings and urine as they nest. They can also carry diseases that put your family and pets at risk. In our region, a small pest problem rarely stays small: a pair of rats can turn into a colony in a matter of months, especially once the weather cools and they move indoors for warmth.
Here's the difference that matters. Trapping alone doesn't work if the entry points stay open. You can clear the rats you have, but new ones simply follow the same trails inside. That's why exclusion is the core of our service. We find every gap, vent, and penetration rats use to get in and seal them permanently, so the problem ends instead of repeating. It's the honest, longest lasting fix. And it's backed by our lifetime warranty on exclusion repairs.*
Know the Signs
Signs You Have Rats
Noises at Night
Scratching or scurrying in the attic, walls, or ceiling, usually after dark, when rats are most active.
Droppings
Dark, pellet-shaped droppings in the attic, garage, pantry, or along baseboards.
Gnaw Marks
Chewed wiring, ductwork, wood, or food packaging.
Grease Marks & Trails
Greasy rub marks along walls and visible runways worn into dusty areas.
Nests
Shredded insulation, paper, or fabric gathered into hidden corners of the attic or crawlspace.
Pet Behavior
Dogs or cats fixating on walls, ceilings, or appliances. They often hear the activity before you do.
Step by Step
How Rat Removal Works
Our rat removal is a thorough 3-week trapping program designed to end the problem, not just pause it.
Inspect
A full inspection of the attic, crawlspace, roofline, and foundation to identify the rats, map their activity, and locate every interior and exterior entry point.
Trap & Remove
A focused three-week trapping program with scheduled follow-up visits, removing the active population until the activity stops.
Seal
Exclusion repairs on every gap, vent, and penetration rats use to get in. This is the step that keeps them out for good, backed by our lifetime warranty.*
Clean & Restore
Dropping removal, sanitation, and insulation replacement where needed, with follow-up visits to confirm the problem is fully resolved.
Prevention
Keeping Rats Out for Good
The trapping ends the infestation you have today; the sealing is what protects your home tomorrow. Every exclusion repair we make is backed by a lifetime warranty.* If a sealed entry point ever fails, we come back and make it right. That's our promise to leave you at ease.
A few simple habits go a long way between visits:
- Trim trees and branches off the roofline — roof rats use them as bridges.
- Secure trash and pet food in sealed containers to remove easy meals.
- Clear clutter and debris near the foundation where rats like to shelter.
For homes with ongoing pressure, older properties, wooded lots, or neighborhoods with recurring activity, we also offer optional maintenance plans to keep things monitored season after season.
Straight Answers
Rat Removal FAQs
How long does rat removal take?
Most homes follow our 3-week trapping program: inspection up front, a focused trapping phase with scheduled follow-up visits over about three weeks, and exclusion repairs to seal entry points so the rats can't return. Severe infestations or large homes can take a little longer, and we'll give you a clear timeline after the free inspection.
Do you use poison?
Our approach is built on trapping and exclusion, not rodenticides scattered around your home. Poisons can leave rats to die inside walls and pose real risks to pets, children, and local wildlife. By trapping the active population and sealing the entry points, we solve the problem at its source, cleanly, and responsibly.
Will the rats come back?
Not if the entry points stay sealed, and that's exactly what our exclusion work guarantees. Because we back every exclusion repair with a lifetime warranty,* sealing your home is the lasting fix. If a repaired entry point ever fails, we return and correct it at no charge.
How much does rat removal cost?
It depends on the size of your home and the scope of the sealing work, so we never quote blind. We start with a free inspection, then give you a clear, written quote before any work begins. No surprises, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee behind it.
Stop the Scratching Tonight
Schedule a free inspection and get a clear plan to remove rats from your Sacramento-area home and keep them out for good.
3-Week Trapping Program · Lifetime Warranty on Exclusion* · Serving Greater Sacramento