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Clearing out an old cottage?

  • 25-05-2014 01:21PM
    #1
    Freirean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi there,

    I have inherited a semi- derelict cottage in the country. The house has been unoccupied for a couple of years. I intend on renovating it. This summer I want to start clearing out some of the rooms, as they are full of all kinds rubbish and debris.

    However there is a huge infestation of rats, judging by the holes etc.. everywhere. I have been unable to control the infestation as I rarely get to visit the house.

    What is the safest way for me to clear out these rooms?

    I will do myself if I have to. But I am terrified of rats, and I would rather pay someone!

    Does anyone know if it is possible to hire a company or person to take on the job of clearing and pest controlling?! If so how much would it roughly cost?


    Many thanks in advance.
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  • #2
    PirateShampoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,404 ✭✭✭PirateShampoo


    Good rubble gloves, good steel toe caps and a good dust mask.

    I'd rather clear out a place that have live , rather than dealing with the smell, flies and corpses of dead rats.

    Just be hygienic, wash ur hands etc.

    If your a able bodied man, hire a skip, as a mate for a favour and smash it out ur self over the weekend or 2.


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