07/31/2026
🐀 The most expensive rat is the one you ignore.
Many homeowners think they are saving money by putting off a rodent problem or choosing the cheapest quote. Unfortunately, the damage rodents cause can cost far more than hiring the right company to solve the problem correctly the first time.
Here are some realistic costs homeowners may face:
💰 Professional rodent exclusion: $1,000-$6,000
💰 Remove contaminated attic insulation, sanitize the attic, foam-seal accessible penetrations and compartments, and install new blown insulation: $3,000-$6,000+
💰 Replace damaged HVAC ductwork: $2,000-$6,000+
💰 Electrical repairs or rewiring caused by rodent damage: $2,000-$10,000+
Rats reproduce extremely quickly. A female rat can become pregnant again within approximately 24-48 hours after giving birth, and another litter may arrive only a few weeks later. Under the right conditions, one pair of rats can turn into hundreds of rodents within a year.
While homeowners are waiting, the rats are not. They continue chewing wiring, damaging HVAC ductwork, contaminating insulation, leaving urine and droppings behind, and creating more expensive problems.
Homeowners can also end up paying twice when ineffective exclusion work has to be removed before the home can be properly repaired.
At Active Trapping, we do not believe in shortcuts or ugly patch jobs. We believe in finding every accessible entry point, professionally sealing the structure, and then humanely evicting the rodents that remain.
Our goal is to provide clean, long-lasting exclusion work that adds value to your home instead of decreasing it with unsightly repairs.
We are not looking to be the cheapest company in town or compete for price shoppers. We love working with customers who value quality craftsmanship, honest communication, integrity, and getting the job done correctly.
I was born and raised right here in the Tampa Bay area, and I am not going anywhere. We treat every customer’s home like it is our own, and we absolutely love what we do.
📞 Call or text our office between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM:
727-424-4046
🚨 After-hours emergency line:
727-204-4796