Pest control Leichhardt

Rats under the floor or termites in the boards?

Leichhardt is known for Norton Street and its long Italian history, with cafes and restaurants lining the main roads. Most homes are Victorian and Federation terraces and cottages, with newer unit blocks mixed in.

The Hawthorne Canal and the GreenWay run along the western side toward Iron Cove. Homes near the canal and the parks tend to see more spiders and mosquitoes than streets further back.

What we treat in Leichhardt

Older terraces often have rats in the roof and subfloor, and cockroaches in kitchens and wall cavities. If your house still has its original timber floors, a termite inspection is worth booking, because termites can work under the boards for a long time unseen.

Pigeons roost on shop roofs along Norton Street. For cafes and restaurants, we can treat for cockroaches and rodents outside trading hours and fit bird proofing where the birds settle.

We also check Leichhardt homes for termites and bird-proof shop roofs, awnings and balconies.

Signs to watch for in Leichhardt

Homes near the Hawthorne Canal and the parks often see more spiders around eaves and garden beds, and mosquitoes after rain. In terraces with original timber floors, a hollow sound underfoot or boards that give a little are worth checking.

Rats leave droppings along the top of walls and in the subfloor. You may also hear gnawing in the wall cavities late at night.

If your home is near the canal or a park, you can cut down on mosquitoes by tipping out pot plant saucers after rain. Your gutters are worth clearing too.

You'll also spot termites sooner if you keep stored wood and garden edging off the soil against the house.

How a visit works in Leichhardt

We check the subfloor first in most Leichhardt terraces, because timber touching soil and damp soil both invite termites. Then we move up to the roof space and the kitchen.

For Norton Street cafes and restaurants, we can come before opening or after close.

What affects the price in Leichhardt

Subfloor access, the size of the roof space and the number of rooms all shape the quote. If termites are found, the treatment options and costs are explained on our termite control page and in the written report.

Food businesses are priced on the number of kitchens and visits.

Call us or request a Leichhardt quote, and the price is agreed before anything is treated.

Why Leichhardt locals call us

The owner inspects your terrace and does the work, so you won't need to explain the problem twice. You'll also hear about the gaps and storage habits that let pests back in.

Nearby suburbs we cover around Leichhardt

If you live near Leichhardt, you're also covered in nearby suburbs including Lilyfield, Annandale, Haberfield, Petersham, Stanmore, Rozelle, Camperdown and Five Dock, and across our Inner West pest control area.