A bad smell that gets stronger over a few days, often with insects gathering near a vent or ceiling corner, usually means an animal has died somewhere out of sight. In Collingwood Park, it is most often a rat or mouse in the roof void, wall cavity or under the floor, sometimes after a baiting treatment. The smell can linger for weeks if the animal is left in place. It is not pleasant, but it is a common call around Ipswich, especially in warm weather when the smell spreads through the house quickly.
When you call, we ask where the smell is strongest and how long it has been there. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book tracks down the source, which can mean climbing into the roof void, checking under the house or looking behind appliances. Once found, the animal is bagged and removed, and the area is cleaned and deodorised.
A dead animal removal job usually covers:
- Finding the source using smell, stains and insect activity
- Removing the animal and any soiled insulation or nesting material
- Wiping down and deodorising the affected area
- Pointers on how the animal got in
- Options for rodent control or proofing to stop more coming in
Sometimes the animal is inside a wall cavity that cannot be reached without cutting into the plaster. If that is the case, the crew will explain the options before doing anything, and any extra work is priced upfront. Do not spray air freshener into the cavity, as it can make the source harder to find. To book dead animal removal in Collingwood Park, call 07 3543 7765.
