How Mice Get Into Sutton's Semis
Loft gaps in Cheam's 1930s semis
The loft insulation in Cheam's 1930s semis was often topped up decades after the house was built, leaving gaps around the eaves where the original roofline meets later work. Mice use these gaps to get into the loft and from there down through wall cavities into the rest of the house, which is why activity heard overhead at night is such a common first sign.
Garage connecting doors near Belmont
Many of the semis and bungalows around Belmont have an integral garage with a connecting door straight into the house, and those doors are rarely as well sealed as the main front or back door. A garage used for storage rather than a car, with boxes and clutter against the connecting door, gives mice cover to approach it unseen.
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 a Sutton Semi
We'll ask where you've heard or seen activity before explaining what treating the loft or ground floor involves.
