Advice
Pest Control for Landlords and Holiday Lets
Rented homes and holiday lets face particular pest risks, and acting quickly on a report protects your property, your tenants or guests, and your reputation.
Read the guide →You can call us for a one-off problem or set up regular visits. We start by looking at your premises, finding where pests are getting in, and then agree a plan that fits how you trade.
Waterfront, terraces and busy kitchens
With a working waterfront, dense terraced streets and plenty of food outlets, Plymouth gives pests a lot to work with. Waste left out overnight, blocked drains and gaps around pipes are the usual starting points for rats and mice, especially where buildings are packed tightly together and share yards or alleys.
For a pub, takeaway or cafe, we check bin areas, drains, storerooms, cellars and the kitchen itself. We look for droppings, gnawing and runs, then block what we can and treat what we must. You get plain advice on storage and waste so staff can help keep pests away.
Warehouses, offices and larger sites
Not every Plymouth business is a restaurant. Warehouses, workshops and offices have their own problems, such as mice nesting in stored stock, insects in staff kitchens and wildlife making use of roof spaces and loading bays. Larger sites need a methodical walk round, so nothing is missed.
We check the outside of the building as well as the inside, since entry points are often at ground level, around doors and along cable runs. After the visit we explain what we found and which areas need attention, so your site manager can plan repairs alongside the pest work.
Contracts and written records
Many Plymouth businesses prefer ongoing visits because they spread the cost and catch trouble early. We keep a record of each visit, including what we found, what was done and what we advise next, which is useful when a food safety audit asks for evidence of pest control. We do not claim any certification. If you are in the PL1 to PL9 area, we also cover Ivybridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover pubs and takeaways near the Plymouth waterfront?
Yes. Premises near the water tend to see rats and mice more often because of drains, bins and old buildings. We inspect the whole site, inside and out, and explain what we find so you can deal with any building faults.
Can you look after several properties for one Plymouth landlord?
Yes. We can attend a number of rented properties, treat what we find and give you a short note on each so you can pass it to tenants or agents. Tell us the addresses and we will plan the visits.
How often should a warehouse have pest checks?
It depends on what you store and how the site is built. Food and packaging attract pests more than hardware does. After a first inspection we can suggest a sensible visit pattern, and you can change it later.