Rat Removal Katy, TX | Roof Rat &
Norway Rat Exterminator

If you’ve heard something moving through your attic at 11pm, you’re probably not imagining it. Katy has two rat species, and they don’t act the same way, so treating them the same way is exactly why a lot of DIY attempts fail

Two key rat types dominate Katy homes

Roof rats are the climbers. They use oak trees, fence lines, and power lines to get up onto a roofline, then move into attics, soffits, and the space above garages. They’re the more common rat across Katy and the wider Houston area, the mild winters and heavy tree cover along streets in Old Katy, Kelliwood, and Cinco Ranch give them an easy route in.

Norway rats are the diggers. They stay low, burrowing near foundations, slab edges, and drainage areas, you’ll find them more around detention ponds, drainage ditches, and older commercial strips than up in an attic.

How You Know It's Rats and Not Mice

Running or scratching sounds along the roofline at night, or from low walls and crawl spaces (that’s more of a Norway rat sign)
Droppings the size of a grain of rice or bigger, up to about ¾ inch, with rounded ends
Chew marks on wiring, ductwork, or wood framing that are noticeably wider than what a mouse leaves
Dark, greasy smudges along baseboards and beams, that’s body oil from a rat using the same travel path over and over
A sharp, ammonia-like smell in an enclosed attic or crawl space

Why Snap Traps Alone Don't Fix It

A trap catches the rat that’s already inside. It does nothing about the gap that let it in, and once a scent trail is down, more rats follow it within days. A rat can squeeze through a gap about the size of a quarter. In a lot of newer Katy subdivisions, that gap is sitting right there in a weep hole, an AC line penetration, or a spot where the roofline flashing wasn’t finished tight.

Before & After Rodent Control in Katy, Real Homes, Real Results

Every before-and-after photo below comes from real Katy homes where we removed rodents, sealed every entry point, and restored insulation damaged by nesting, droppings, and moisture from Katy’s heavy seasonal rainfall.

Our 6-Step Rodent Control Katy Process

Every Katy home is different. Our process identifies your specific rodent problem, eliminates it effectively, and prevents it from returning.

Quick Phone Triage (2–5 minutes)

We ask what you’re hearing or seeing, confirm kids/pets at home and any gate or access codes, and get your address ready for fast dispatch.

Full Inspection & Photo Mapping

Attic, crawl space, weep holes, garage, and foundation, every entry point is tagged, photographed, and severity-rated.

Transparent Plan & Estimate

You get a written photo report with pricing and priority order within hours. Your inspection fee rolls into any approved work.

Humane Removal & One-Way Exits (Day 1–3)

One-way devices and mechanical traps let rodents leave without letting new ones back in. No unnecessary attic poisons.

Permanent Exclusion & Sealing (Day 2–7)

Every entry point closed with stainless mesh, corrosion-resistant weep-hole covers, and galvanized flashing, never cheap foam.

Sanitize, Restore & Monitor

HEPA-vacuum droppings, apply enzyme deodorizer, restore damaged insulation, and follow up to confirm traps are clear and seals are holding.

What Rat Removal Costs in Katy

No bait-and-switch. You see the ranges before we arrive.

Service	Starting From	Notes
Inspection & Report	$350	Credited toward work
Trapping Program (7–10 days)	$500	Humane removal
Full Exclusion	$200 – $4,000+	Most Katy homes
Complex Exclusion	$1,000 – $8,000+	Large or multi-level homes
Attic/Crawl Cleanup	$700 – $5,000+	Based on contamination
STR Emergency Rescue	$250 – $1,000+	Unbranded 4-hour response

Got Questions?

We’re happy to help. If you can’t find the info you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Rodent Control FAQ

Roof rats, by a wide margin — the tree cover and mild winters across the Gulf Coast region favor them. Norway rats show up more near foundations, drainage ditches, and waterway-adjacent lots.

Yes, and it catches a lot of new homeowners off guard. Builder-grade weep holes, unsealed attic vents, and gaps around freshly run utility lines are all easy entry points before a house has settled or been checked for exclusion.

Mechanical trapping and one-way exclusion come first, especially in homes with kids or pets. Bait gets used selectively, only where trapping and sealing alone aren't enough.

Serving Katy homeowners and property managers since 2019, locally connected, Gulf-Coast experienced, and 100% rodent-focused.

We stand behind our work: 90-Day Return Protection. If rodent activity returns after our exclusion work, we come back and fix it at no extra charge. No fine print, no exceptions.

About Us

Rodent Proof Katy is a local, rodent-only team specializing in rat removal, mice exclusion, attic cleanup, and crawl-space decontamination across Katy, TX. We understand how Katy’s rapid growth, humid subtropical climate, and builder-grade construction gaps let rodents in, and we build permanent, photo-documented fixes for it. No shortcuts, no guesswork, no scare tactics, just a clear plan and a home that stays quiet.

Contact Us

Our Address: 4631 11th St, Brookshire, TX 77423

Email: info@rodentcontrolkaty.com

Phone: +1 (281) 501-7677

Areas We Serve

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Rat Removal Katy, TX | Roof Rat & Norway Rat Exterminator