How Mice Get Into Merton Homes
Boxed-in pipework in Colliers Wood conversions
The converted flats and newer blocks around Colliers Wood carry pipework and cabling behind stud walls and boxing, which gives mice a run between kitchens and bathrooms that's never seen by the person living there. A mouse problem reported in one flat in a building like this can easily be coming from, or spreading to, the flat next door.
Lofts and back rooms in Wimbledon's larger houses
In the bigger Victorian and Edwardian houses near Wimbledon Common, mice tend to settle in loft insulation or behind furniture in rooms that aren't used every day, working their way down through wall cavities to reach kitchens at night. Droppings in a rarely-opened cupboard are often the first sign anyone notices.
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 Merton Properties
We'll talk through where the activity is before booking, since the treatment for a shared-wall flat and a large detached house isn't the same.
