Can Rats Come Up Toilets?
Although it may sound surprising, rats can sometimes travel through underground sewer pipes and appear through toilets connected to the drainage system.
Rats frequently live within sewer systems beneath towns and cities and are capable swimmers. If there is damage or defects within the underground drainage pipework connected to a property, rats may be able to move through the drains and reach internal pipework.
Why This Happens
In most cases the issue is not the toilet itself but defects within the drainage system connected to the property.
Common causes include:
- Broken or displaced drain pipes
- Open or unused pipe junctions
- Defective clay pipe joints
- Damaged inspection chambers
- Direct connections to the sewer system
When defects occur in the pipework, rats travelling through the sewer network may enter pipework connected to homes.
Rats in Drains
Rats commonly live and travel through sewer systems beneath towns and cities. If drainage pipes connected to a property are damaged, rats can sometimes gain access through the underground drainage system.
Because these defects occur underground, the most effective way to identify the cause is with a CCTV drain inspection.
CCTV Drain Inspection for Rats
A CCTV drain survey allows the pipework to be inspected internally using specialist camera equipment. This helps identify defects within the drainage system that may allow rats to enter.
CCTV Rat Drain Investigation – Fixed Price £395
Call 0791 785 2384 to arrange a CCTV drain inspection.
Rats in Drains London
If you are experiencing problems with rats entering through drains, our investigation service can identify potential entry points within the drainage system.
See our Rats in Drains investigation pages for local information across London boroughs.