Why Mice Spread So Easily Between Fulham's Flats
Party walls in Fulham's converted terraces
Much of Fulham was built as terraced houses that have since been split into flats, and each conversion added its own boxed-in pipework and partition walls. A mouse needs only a gap the width of a pencil to treat any of these as a corridor, so a problem that starts in one kitchen can be affecting the flat next door within a few weeks.
Mansion block basements near Hammersmith and Barons Court
The mansion blocks around Hammersmith and Barons Court have communal basement stores and service ducting that run the length of the building, giving mice a route between flats that never crosses a shared hallway. A single entry point at basement level can end up affecting several flats on different floors.
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 for Good
Once mice have been cleared, closing the gap they used — ask about rodent proofing — is what stops the next one getting in.
