If you're hearing scratching in the walls or ceiling at night in Kent, you're almost certainly dealing with roof rats — the most common rodent in Western Washington. The first question most homeowners ask is simple: what will it cost to make it stop? Here's an honest range for our area in 2026.
Typical rat control prices in Kent
- Inspection / first visit: $0–$150 (many companies credit this toward the job if you book).
- Basic trapping program: $250–$600 for a few weeks of visits.
- Exclusion (sealing entry points): $300–$1,500+ depending on how many gaps there are and how accessible they are.
- Crawl space cleanup: $1,000–$5,000+ if droppings, nesting or damaged insulation need removal.
Most single-family homes in Kent land somewhere between $400 and $1,200 for a complete trap-and-seal job, with heavier crawl-space cleanups costing more.
What drives the price up or down
Three things matter most in our climate: how the rats are getting in (damp South King County crawl spaces are a classic entry point), how long the problem has gone on, and whether there's cleanup involved. A quick catch is cheap; a long-running infestation that's ruined crawl-space insulation is not.
Why a real inspection matters
The biggest mistake is paying for trapping without sealing the entry points — the colony lives outside and keeps sending new rats in until the gaps are closed. That's why a good quote is based on an actual inspection, not a phone estimate.
Want a real number for your home? See our Kent rat removal page, or request a free quote — describe the problem once and get connected with a local pro who serves your ZIP code.
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