Where Cockroaches Turn Up in Havering
Romford market and the town-centre food units
Cockroaches follow warmth, moisture and food, and the kitchens, storerooms and flats above the shops around Romford market give them all three close together. Activity in one unit here can spread through shared risers and service ducts to the premises either side.
Industrial premises around Rainham
Rainham's riverside industrial units and warehousing bring a different kind of cockroach risk — loading areas, waste storage and older plumbing runs — that needs a different conversation from a household kitchen, so we ask what the building's used for before booking a visit.
Signs to Look For
- Cockroaches seen at night in kitchens or bathrooms, especially around pipework
- A musty, oily smell in cupboards or behind appliances
- Small dark droppings resembling coffee grounds or pepper
- Shed skins or small egg cases in cracks and crevices
- Smear marks along regularly used routes near warmth and water
Getting On Top of Cockroaches in Havering
Tell us what kind of premises it is and where you're seeing activity — commercial kitchens usually need a different approach from a house.
