02/06/2026
This is a photograph of the area under the paving stones adjacent to a manhole which had to be repointed. The repointing work had to be done to prevent rats leaving the drains and living under the pathways and driveway. You can see the extent to which these natural survivors can tunnel under concrete. The paving stones will have to be relaid as there is virtually no support for them and they are rocking from side to side. Thankfully, they never got into the house.