Rat Infestation Removal Cost in Texas (2026)

Professional rat removal in Texas costs $200 to $600 for a standard trapping program, and $400 to $1,000 when the infestation is heavy enough to need multiple service rounds. As with mice, the removal is only half the job: full exclusion — sealing every entry point a rat can gnaw or squeeze through — adds $500 to $2,000 or more, and it is the part that keeps the problem from returning.

The species most Texas homeowners deal with is the roof rat, an agile climber that reaches attics via tree branches, fences, and power lines. Roof rats thrive in the fruit trees and dense landscaping of Houston and the Gulf Coast, but they are just as established in DFW and Austin neighborhoods. Norway rats — the larger, burrowing species — show up more around foundations, crawl spaces, and commercial properties. Either way, a breeding pair becomes a colony quickly: rats reach sexual maturity in about two months.

Expect any legitimate quote to include an inspection, a trapping plan with 2–4 follow-up visits, and a written exclusion estimate. Rat jobs fail when companies skip the follow-up or homeowners decline the sealing work. Cleanup of droppings, urine, and nesting material is quoted separately and is worth doing — rat contamination in attics is a real health concern, and it is also what attracts the next wave of rodents. The companies below hold Texas licenses for rodent and wildlife work.