Rodent Proofing in Leeds
Got rid of the rats or mice once, only for them to come straight back? Killing them is only half the job — if you don't seal how they got in, they return.
Apex Pest Control Ltd finds and seals every entry point across Leeds, checks the drains rats sneak up, and backs the work with a 12-month re-entry guarantee. BPCA-certified, free survey, no call-out fee.
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Fully Insured
Local Leeds Technician
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional rodent proofing in Leeds and across West Yorkshire. Rather than just baiting, Apex finds and physically seals every rat and mouse entry point — mice get in from 6mm and rats from around 20mm, gnawing to enlarge gaps — using steel mesh, wire wool, sealant and cement, and checks the drains rats travel. The proofing is backed by a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full programme is completed.
Why Bait Alone Doesn't Stop Them
Apex Pest Control Ltd is called to Leeds homes where the rats or mice keep coming back, and the reason is almost always the same.
The way in is still open
Poison and traps deal with the rodents that are already inside — but if the gaps they came through are still there, new ones simply follow. Proofing closes the door.
They need almost no gap
A house mouse gets in through a hole the width of a pencil (6mm), and a brown rat through a gap the size of a 20p coin (~20mm) — then gnaws it bigger. The gaps are easy to miss and easy to underestimate.
Rats come up the drains
One of the most overlooked routes is the drainage system — rats travel sewers and slip in through broken, uncapped or poorly sealed drains and soil pipes, which no amount of bait in the kitchen will stop.
Apex Pest Control Ltd surveys the whole building, seals every entry point, and deals with the drains — so the rats and mice stay out for good.
How We Proof It
How Apex Proofs Your Leeds Home
Apex Pest Control Ltd proofs methodically — find every gap, seal it with the right material, and stand behind it. Here is the four-step process on every Leeds proofing job.
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Proofing survey
Apex Pest Control Ltd inspects the whole building — pipework, air bricks, eaves, doors, vents, cavity and floor gaps, and the drains — and maps every actual and potential entry point.
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Seal with the right material
Each gap is sealed with the right fix: stainless steel mesh, wire wool, rodent-proof sealant, mortar or cement, bristle door strips and air-brick covers — not foam a rodent can gnaw through.
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Deal with the drains
Drainage defects are sealed and drain blockers fitted where needed, with a CCTV drain survey for persistent rat ingress.
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Confirm & guarantee
Apex confirms the building is sealed and backs the completed proofing with a 12-month re-entry guarantee, plus a written report where you need one.
Every proofing job starts with a free survey and an upfront quote, with no call-out fee. The completed proofing is backed by a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full programme and any recommended remedial works are carried out.
Real Apex Rodent Proofing
The way in is usually a gap you'd walk straight past. Here is real Apex work across Leeds and Yorkshire — the entry points rats and mice use, and the proofing that seals them.
Why Leeds Chooses Apex Pest Control
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, family-run pest control company, a BPCA-certified member, trusted across South and West Yorkshire.
"Nathan surveys the whole building, finds the gaps you can't, seals every entry point properly and deals with the drains — then stands behind the work."
- BPCA Level 2 Award in Pest Management
- RSPH Level 2 qualified — pest management
- Works to EN 16636 — the European standard for professional pest management
- Checks the drains — CCTV drain survey for stubborn rat problems
- Local Leeds technician — attends every job himself
A Service, Not a Bag of Mesh
Apex Pest Control Ltd finds the gaps you can't, seals them properly, and stands behind the work — not a product off a shelf you fit yourself.
We Check the Drains
Apex proofs the drainage routes most pest controllers overlook, with a CCTV drain survey for stubborn rat problems.
Backed by a Guarantee
Completed rodent proofing carries a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full programme and any recommended remedial works are completed.
Accredited & Insured
BPCA-certified member, CHAS registered and RSPH Level 2 qualified, working to EN 16636, with £5M public liability insurance.
Free survey, honest pricing — every proofing job starts with a free survey and an upfront quote, no call-out fee and no hidden charges. Call Nathan — your local Leeds technician · 0113 390 4270.
Do We Cover Your Area in Leeds?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers all of Leeds and the surrounding areas, including Headingley, Hyde Park, Burley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Horsforth, Morley, Pudsey, Garforth and the city centre — covering every LS postcode (LS1–LS29) and the wider West Yorkshire region. Click any area below to centre it on the map.
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Rodent Proofing Across Leeds
Explore our local area pages — detailed coverage for every key Leeds district.
Survey-Led Pricing
Rodent Proofing Prices in Leeds
Apex Pest Control Ltd prices rodent proofing in Leeds after a free survey, because the cost depends entirely on how many entry points your building has and what each one needs — a couple of gaps around pipework is a very different job from a whole terraced house with drainage defects.
Survey-led
Free survey · no call-out fee · fixed quote before any work begins
- A free survey that maps every actual and potential entry point
- A fixed quote with no call-out fee
- Completed proofing backed by a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full programme and any recommended remedial works are carried out
- Proofing included in every Apex rat and mouse treatment as standard
The survey produces a fixed quote with no call-out fee, and the completed proofing is backed by a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full programme and any recommended remedial works are carried out. View our full price list.
What Apex Customers Say
"Sorted the problem at the cause, not just a quick fix."
"Quick, punctual, knowledgeable, trustworthy and reassuring."
"A gem of a company — used them for years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed."
Reviews are genuine and labelled by their true location and platform. Apex does not yet hold Leeds-specific rodent proofing reviews and does not present any review as a Leeds review.
Pest Intelligence
How Rats and Mice Get In
Stopping rodents starts with understanding how little they need to get inside — a house mouse (Mus musculus) needs just 6mm, and a brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) only around 20mm.
How Rats and Mice Get In
Stopping rodents starts with understanding how little they need to get inside. A house mouse (Mus musculus) can squeeze through a gap of just 6mm — about the width of a pencil — because it can flatten its body and has no collarbone to stop it. A brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) needs only around 20mm, the size of a 20p coin, and where a gap is slightly too small it simply gnaws it larger with incisors that never stop growing.
You can often tell which you have from the gnaw marks: rat incisor grooves sit around 4 to 5mm apart, a mouse's around 1 to 2mm. Both exploit the same weak points in a building — gaps around incoming pipes and cables, damaged air bricks, worn door bottoms, eaves and rooflines, vents, and gaps in cavity walls and floors — plus, for rats, the drainage system.
Sealing those points is the only way to keep them out for good.
Rodent Proofing in Leeds — and Why It's Essential
Apex Pest Control Ltd proofs against rats and mice right across Leeds, and the city's housing makes it essential.
The older terraced and back-to-back streets, shared party walls and cellars, and Victorian drainage of areas like Headingley, Hyde Park, Burley and Harehills give rodents countless connected routes between properties, so baiting one house rarely settles it.
The large student and rental market means landlords face repeat call-outs unless the buildings are properly sealed.
Apex surveys the whole structure, seals every entry point, deals with the drains, and provides the documentation landlords and businesses need.
Leeds at a Glance
Rodent Proofing Done Properly
Apex Pest Control Ltd carries out rodent proofing to UK standards, with physical exclusion as the first line of defence in responsible pest control.
- EN 16636 — Apex works to the European standard for professional pest management on every proofing job.
- CRRU code of best practice — physical proofing needs no specialist licence, and the CRRU code makes exclusion the first line of defence before any chemical use.
- Housing Act 2004 — landlords carry a duty to keep a property free from pests, and Apex's written proofing report provides the evidence.
- Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 — food businesses must document proofing and prevention, exactly what Apex's report provides for BRC and EHO audits.
Sources: gov.uk (Housing Act 2004) · CRRU (code of best practice) · BPCA (rodent proofing & exclusion).
For Leeds Landlords, HMOs & Businesses
Apex Pest Control Ltd proofs rental properties, HMOs and commercial premises across Leeds — sealing every entry point and providing a written proofing report.
That report is the evidence landlords need for the Housing Act 2004 duty, and that food businesses and warehouses need for BRC and EHO audits as part of an integrated pest management programme.
For sites that need ongoing cover, Apex Pest Control Ltd offers scheduled commercial pest management with full documentation. See our commercial services →
For Landlords, HMOs & Businesses
- Whole-building proofing of rental properties, HMOs and commercial premises
- A written proofing report for the Housing Act 2004 duty and for BRC and EHO audits
- Proofing as part of an integrated pest management programme
- BPCA-certified, £5M-insured technicians
Rodent Proofing in Leeds — Your Questions Answered
Answers to the questions Leeds residents ask most often about rodent proofing. Each answer is self-contained and mirrored in the page schema.
What is rodent proofing and how does it work?
Rodent proofing is physical exclusion — Apex Pest Control Ltd finds every gap rats and mice use and seals it with steel mesh, wire wool, sealant and cement. It's the most effective long-term rodent control and the first line of defence in integrated pest management, before any baiting.
What size gap can rats and mice get through?
A house mouse gets in from 6mm — the width of a pencil — and a brown rat from around 20mm, the size of a 20p coin, gnawing to enlarge gaps. Apex Pest Control Ltd seals around pipes, vents, air bricks, doors, eaves and drains.
How much does rodent proofing cost in Leeds?
Apex Pest Control Ltd quotes after a free survey, because it depends on how many entry points your property has and what each needs. The survey gives a fixed quote with no call-out fee, and proofing is included in every rat and mouse treatment.
Is rodent proofing guaranteed?
Yes — completed rodent proofing is backed by a 12-month re-entry guarantee, provided the full proofing programme and any recommended remedial works are carried out. It's the honest way to stand behind the job.
Can I just use expanding foam or steel wool myself?
Expanding foam alone doesn't work — rodents gnaw straight through it. Apex Pest Control Ltd combines steel mesh, wire wool, sealant and cement, and finds the hidden gaps a homeowner misses, including drainage routes.
Do you proof against rats that come up the drains?
Yes. Drainage defects are one of the top rat entry routes. Apex Pest Control Ltd seals broken or uncapped drains, fits drain blockers, and runs a CCTV drain survey for persistent rat ingress.
Do you do rodent proofing for landlords and businesses?
Yes. Apex Pest Control Ltd proofs rental properties, HMOs and commercial premises and provides a written report — the evidence needed for the Housing Act 2004 landlord duty and for BRC and EHO audits.
Still have questions about rodent proofing in Leeds? Call 0113 390 4270 — book a free survey with Nathan, your local Leeds technician.
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Tired of Rats or Mice Coming Back? Call Apex Today
Apex Pest Control Ltd will survey the whole building, seal every way in — drains included — and back it with a 12-month re-entry guarantee, starting with a free survey and no call-out fee. Call Nathan, your local Leeds technician, or book a free proofing survey.
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