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Rodent Proofing Victoria | Rodent Exclusion Service
Rats or mice keep coming back? Our rodent proofing Victoria team seals every accessible entry point with mesh and metal. From $329. Call 0435 073 966.
Rodent exclusion prices, with the scope spelled out
Proofing prices only mean something if you know what is sealed. Each tier lists it, and your exact list is written into the quote.
Priority sealing
from$329
- Rodent treatment included
- Up to 3 main entry points sealed
- The gaps with the most activity
- Galvanised mesh and sheet metal
- 12-month written warranty
Full rodent proofing
from$449
- Rodent treatment included
- Every accessible entry point
- Roofline, eaves and vents
- Pipes, cables and weep holes
- 12-month written warranty
Large or complex homes
from$449
- Double storey and large homes
- Extended roofline and subfloor
- Garages, sheds and outbuildings
- Scope and price in writing first
- 12-month written warranty
In every proofing job
- Photos before and after, every point
- Upfront written quotes in our service areas
- Materials rodents cannot chew through
Prices include GST. Large and complex homes start from $449 and the final figure is written into your scope before work starts.
What is rodent proofing and why does it matter?
Reviewed by the Rodent Control Victoria team, updated September 2026
Rodent proofing, also called rodent exclusion, means finding every gap a rat or mouse can use to get into a building and closing it with materials they cannot chew. It is the part of rodent control that stops the problem returning.
Australia's industry code for rodent management treats keeping rodents out of the building as the long term solution, and warns that bait on its own does not guarantee an infestation is gone. In practice, a house that is baited but not sealed usually has new rodents within months.
The Victorian Department of Health advises that mice can fit through gaps as small as 8 mm. So proofing is detailed work: rooflines, vents, weep holes, pipe and cable penetrations, and the gaps under doors all need checking, not just the obvious hole.
| Priority sealing | From $329 inc GST |
|---|---|
| Full proofing | From $449 inc GST |
| Materials | Galvanised mesh, sheet metal, sealant |
| Smallest gap for a mouse | About 8 mm |
| Treatment | Included in both tiers |
| Scope | Every point listed in writing |
| Photos | Before and after |
| Warranty | 12 months per sealed point |
Exclusion rodent control compared with baiting alone
Most jobs use both. The difference is which one stops rodents coming back.
| Method | What it does | How long it lasts | Stops new rodents getting in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bait stations only | Reduces the rodents already inside | Until new rodents arrive | No |
| Traps | Catches a few individuals | Only while set and checked | No |
| Foam, filler or steel wool alone | Blocks a hole for a while | Often days to weeks | No, chewed or pulled out |
| Ultrasonic devices | Claims to repel rodents with sound | Rodents get used to it | No |
| Galvanised mesh and metal sealing | Physically closes the entry point | Years, warranted for 12 months | Yes |
| Treatment plus full proofing | Clears the house and closes it | Long term | Yes |
Sealing is the only method in the table that stops rodents getting back in by itself. Everything else supports it.
Rodent entry points we seal on Victorian homes
These are the gaps we find most often. Each one is checked, photographed and listed in your scope.
Roofline and eaves
Gaps where the fascia, eaves lining or roof sheeting has pulled away.
Vents and weep holes
Wall vents, subfloor vents and brick weep holes without rodent proof covers.
Pipes and cables
Holes where plumbing, gas, cables and air conditioning lines enter the house.
Doors and garages
Worn door seals, gaps under garage roller doors and between sheds and walls.
Roof tiles and ridges
Lifted tiles, broken ridge capping and gaps around solar panel mounts.
Trees and creepers
Branches, ivy and creepers that give roof rats a path onto the roof.
Rodent proofing services near me, done with the right materials
Rodents gnaw constantly, so what goes into a gap matters as much as finding it.
- Galvanised steel mesh for vents, eaves gaps and larger openings
- Sheet metal flashing where gaps are wide or exposed
- Rodent proof weep hole and vent covers that still let the wall breathe
- Steel mesh packed and sealed around pipes and cables
- Door seals and garage door strips replaced where worn
Each sealed point is photographed and listed on your warranty, so you know exactly what is covered.
Rodent exclusion mistakes that let rodents back in
When rats or mice are back within weeks, it is almost always one of these.
- 1Sealing with expanding foam or silicone alone, which rodents chew through in a night.
- 2Closing the obvious hole and missing the three smaller gaps on the other side of the house.
- 3Sealing before treating, which traps rodents inside the walls where they chew new exits.
- 4Leaving branches and creepers touching the roof, so roof rats simply find another way onto the roofline.
- Covers
- Each entry point we seal
- Length
- 12 months
- Rodents use a sealed point
- We return and fix it
- Extra cost
- None
Rodent Control Victoria · Victoria
Rodent proofing Victoria warranty on every sealed point
Every entry point we seal is listed and photographed, and covered for 12 months in writing. If rodents get back in through one of those points, we come back and fix it at no charge.
The warranty covers the points we sealed. If a new gap appears from building work, storm damage or a pipe being moved, we quote that separately first.
- Written list of every sealed point
- Before and after photos
- No renewal fees
Comparing rodent exclusion companies: what to ask
What exactly will be sealed?
A price without a list of entry points cannot be compared. Ask for the scope in writing.
What materials will you use?
Galvanised mesh and sheet metal last. Foam and filler alone do not.
Is it warranted, and for how long?
Many rodent exclusion services near me searches turn up companies with no warranty at all. Ours is 12 months per sealed point.
Keeping rodent proofing Victoria homes sealed for years
Simple habits stop new gaps appearing.
Ask plumbers, electricians and solar installers to tell you if they make a new hole in the wall or roof.
Keep branches and creepers well clear of the roofline.
Check weep hole and vent covers after renovations or painting.
Keep bins lidded and compost away from the house.
Call us at the first sign of droppings or scratching, before a new gap is used.
Replace worn door seals and garage door strips promptly.
Rodent Proofing Victoria FAQs
Not sure how many entry points your home has? Tell us the house type and where you find droppings, and we will explain what to expect.
Call 0435 073 966How much does rodent proofing cost in Victoria?
Treatment with up to three priority entry points sealed starts from $329 including GST. Full rodent proofing of every accessible entry point starts from $449.
Is there rodent proofing near me?
We work across Victoria, including the Mornington Peninsula. If you searched rodent proofing near me or rodent exclusion near me, call with your suburb for the next available inspection.
What do rodent exclusion services near me actually include?
Our rodent exclusion services near me include treatment, a full check of the building, sealing every agreed entry point with mesh and metal, photos and a 12-month warranty.
Do you offer mouse proofing services near me?
Yes. Mouse proofing services near me need extra attention to small gaps, because mice can fit through about 8 mm. We seal weep holes, pipe gaps and door gaps as part of the job.
Is there a rat exclusion service near me for roof rats?
Yes. Our rat exclusion service near me focuses on the roofline, eaves, vents and branches, which is where roof rats get in.
What is exclusion rodent control?
Exclusion rodent control means keeping rodents out by sealing the building, instead of only killing the ones inside. The industry code treats it as the long term solution.
How do I choose between rodent exclusion companies?
Compare rodent exclusion companies on the written scope, the materials used and the warranty, not just the headline price.
Do you treat before sealing?
Yes. Sealing a house with rodents still inside traps them, and they chew new ways out. Both our proofing tiers include treatment.
What materials do you use?
Galvanised steel mesh, sheet metal, rodent proof vent and weep hole covers, and sealant used with mesh, never foam on its own.
Will proofing block airflow in my walls or subfloor?
No. Vent and weep hole covers are made to keep air moving while stopping rodents.
How long does rodent proofing last?
Mesh and metal sealing lasts for years. Each sealed point carries a 12-month written warranty.
Do ultrasonic rodent repellers work instead of proofing?
They are not a substitute. Rodents quickly get used to the sound, and nothing is physically stopping them getting in.
Book rodent proofing Victoria homes can count on
Every accessible entry point sealed with mesh and metal, a written scope and a 12-month warranty, from $329 inc GST.