Why Mice Spread Through Hillingdon's Flats
Dense flats close to Heathrow
The blocks of flats around Hayes and West Drayton, close to the roads leading into Heathrow, share risers, service ducts and communal loft spaces that give mice a route between units most residents never see. Treating a single flat here rarely holds if the block as a whole isn't looked at.
New housing on the former RAF Uxbridge land
The newer flats and houses built on the former RAF Uxbridge site aren't immune just because the buildings are recent — gaps around service ducts and shared bin store doors on developments like this are still common ways mice get a first foothold.
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 Hillingdon Flats
In a block, it often helps to know whether neighbours are seeing the same signs — we'll explain the treatment before anything is booked.
