Rodent Removal Cost Calculator — 2026 Mice & Rat Pricing Estimator

A standard one-time rodent extermination costs $150–$600 in 2026, with national data pointing to a typical $400 bill for a two-visit trapping program. Mice run $150–$550 and rats $150–$600 because they are larger and do more damage. Once you add exclusion (sealing entry points) and attic cleanup, a full eviction plan runs $600–$1,400, and severe attic or wall infestations that need decontamination and new insulation reach $1,200–$2,500 or more.

• Standard one-time treatment: $150–$600 (typical $400)
• Mice extermination: $150–$550
• Rat extermination: $150–$600
• Full eviction plan (exclusion + repairs): $600–$1,400
• Severe attic job with cleanup and insulation: $1,200–$2,500+

Yes, slightly. Rats are larger, more cautious, and cause more structural and wiring damage, so they take more visits and heavier traps to clear — rat removal averages $150–$600 versus $150–$550 for mice. The bigger cost driver, though, is not the species but the location and severity: rodents nesting in a finished attic or inside walls cost far more to reach and clean up than mice trapped in an accessible garage or shed.

• Mice removal: $150–$550
• Rat removal: $150–$600
• Both species at once: plan toward the high end of the range
• Attic or in-wall nesting costs more than garage or shed trapping
• Severity and access matter more than species alone

Exclusion is the work of sealing the gaps rodents use to get in — vents, foundation cracks, utility penetrations, and roofline gaps. Broad exclusion work runs $190–$570 for a typical home, and installing dedicated rodent-exclusion doors costs $200–$400 each. Older or larger wood-framed homes have more entry points, so sealing can cost more. Skipping exclusion is the most common reason an infestation comes back: trapping removes the current rodents, but sealing is what keeps the next ones out.

• General exclusion sealing: $190–$570
• Rodent-exclusion door: $200–$400 each
• Full eviction plan with sealing and repairs: $600–$1,400
• Larger / older wood homes cost more due to more entry points
• Without exclusion, infestations typically recur within months

Cleaning rodent urine and feces costs $190–$450, and a full attic decontamination service runs $600–$1,000. If droppings have soaked the insulation, replacement adds $2–$6 per square foot, which can push a contaminated attic to $1,200–$2,500 or more. Cleanup matters beyond appearance: rodent droppings carry hantavirus and salmonella, and the nesting material left behind continues to attract new rodents until it is removed and the space is disinfected.

• Clean urine and feces: $190–$450
• Full attic decontamination: $600–$1,000
• Insulation replacement: $2–$6 per square foot
• Severe crawl-space contamination: up to $1,500–$4,000
• Cleanup removes health hazards and scent trails that draw new rodents

For a handful of mice in an accessible area, DIY snap traps at $1–$5 each can work and cost under $50. But DIY fails on two fronts: it rarely finds every entry point, and it does not address attic contamination or in-wall nesting. A professional inspection ($75–$150, often free with service) finds the access gaps a homeowner misses. Most people who try DIY first end up calling a pro within a season anyway, so for moderate or attic infestations the $150–$600 professional treatment is usually the cheaper path overall.

• DIY snap traps: $1–$5 each, under $50 total
• Professional inspection: $75–$150 (often free with service)
• DIY works for a few mice in accessible areas only
• DIY misses hidden entry points and attic contamination
• Recurring infestations make professional exclusion cheaper long term