How Mice Move Through the City's Buildings
Office risers and kitchens near Bank
Office buildings around Bank and Cheapside run service risers floor to floor behind staff kitchens and store rooms, and mice use these the same way they'd use a party wall in a house — a single desk-area sighting is often worth checking at kitchen or basement level rather than treating it as a one-off.
Shared floors in the Barbican Estate
The Barbican Estate's towers share communal stores and service risers across several flats, and a mouse problem reported in one flat is often part of something wider running through the block that the estate office needs to know about.
Signs to Look For
- Small, dark droppings the size of a grain of rice, often near food
- Scratching or scuttling in walls, ceilings or under floors at night
- Gnawed food packaging, skirting boards or cables
- A musky smell in cupboards, drawers or under appliances
- Greasy rub marks along frequently used routes
- Nesting material — shredded paper or fabric — tucked in quiet corners
Keeping Mice Out of City Premises
In a shared building, involving the facilities or estate office alongside the treatment is usually the difference that lasts.
