Rat flap installed on a drainpipe to prevent rodent entry into a home.

Rodent Prevention

It is common knowledge that most of the rodent infestations in domestic homes come from drainage systems. But we’re here to provide you with our Rodent Flap installation service.

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The video above shows rodents entering through an uncapped rodding eye on an interceptor trap in a domestic manhole (we also offer Manhole Cover Replacement. We installed a Rodent Guard plug and cable in the rodding eye, solving the problem. There are a large number of uncapped interceptor traps throughout Dublin and surrounding counties, and this gives the rodent population easy access to private domestic drainage systems. The photo to the right shows a Rodent Guard plug installed correctly in an interceptor manhole chamber.

Rat flap installed on a drainpipe to prevent rodent entry into a home.

Easy to Install Rodent Flap

There has been a big increase in rodent activity in Dublin and the surrounding counties over the last ten years.  This is due to large expansion of housing developments and the limitations on using poisons to control the Rodent population. 

We advise installing Rodent Flaps / rat flap to private drainage systems as a preventative maintenance solution.  The Rodent Flaps are easy to install, and their unique and robust design completely houses the flap in a stainless steel body, ensuring it is not obstructed or squashed during installation, guaranteeing the free, easy movement of the flap.

They can be installed in existing manholes or access chambers. If you are worried or need help or advice with any of these issues, send us an email or phone, and we will be happy to help.

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Jamie O G.
20:03 11 Feb 25
Just had Declan out today to perform a full clean of all lines and a CCTV survey. He was very efficient, arrived on time and his rates were great value compared to other quotes i had received. There were no hidden costs, what we agreed before was the price charged. I would have no problem recommending A1 Drains to any friend and family members and I would 100% call Declan if I ever needed drains sorted again. A true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Speedy, efficient, and excellent. Declan arrived on time and did the job in 10 minutes with no mess
Kunwar C.
19:21 17 Jan 25
Great efficient service! Came on time, unblocked our drains within minutes and was reasonably priced.
B. O.
23:05 21 Apr 24
Contacted A1 Drains last weekend. Declan came out the Monday. Very pleasant to deal with, came out at time advised and provided an A1 service at a reasonable price. Would happily contact Declan again if needed.
Gary G.
09:26 25 Sep 23
Honest, professional and neat job.

One of the team turned up on time and said that cover I had asked for was not appropriate for heavy traffic so he recommended a stronger more sturdy cover. He went off to get it and came back and fitted it.

Honestly very impressed with the job done. Photo showing before and after.

Delighted to write a great review and would easily recommend them to anyone considering getting work done.

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Mespil Business Centre,
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Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4