Mice & Rat Exterminator Cost Calculator (2026)
By Marcus Ellery, Pest Control Editor · Updated July 2026
Getting rid of mice or rats costs about $150 to $600 on average, and more when you add exclusion work (sealing the entry points so they don’t come back) or attic cleanup after a heavy infestation. Trapping alone is the cheapest option, but without exclusion the rodents usually return, so the best-value job is often removal plus sealing. Estimate yours below.
Estimate your cost
Pricing swings with local labor costs and demand.
Estimated mice & rat removal cost
$150 – $450
Most homeowners pay around $300
Cost breakdown
- Inspection + trapping$300
Planning estimate based on 2026 national price data, not a quote. Get local quotes to confirm.
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What drives your mice & rat removal cost
- Service level: trapping is cheapest; exclusion sealing prevents costly re-infestation.
- Rats vs. mice: rats are larger, harder to exclude, and often cost more.
- Home size & access: crawlspaces and attics add inspection and sealing labor.
- Damage & cleanup: droppings and nesting may require decontamination.
- Follow-up: a monitoring plan checks traps and seals until the home is clear.
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Ways to save
- Pay for exclusion sealing: trapping alone lets rodents return and re-billing adds up.
- Seal obvious gaps (around pipes, vents, garage) yourself before the visit.
- Remove food sources and clutter to speed up removal.
- Catch it early; a small mouse problem is far cheaper than an established rat colony.
- Ask whether the quote includes a return guarantee if rodents come back.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does rodent removal cost in 2026?
Basic mouse or rat trapping runs about $150–$450. Removal plus exclusion (sealing entry points) costs $350–$1,000, and jobs that add attic cleanup or decontamination can reach $2,000.
Is exclusion worth the extra cost?
Usually yes. Trapping removes the current rodents but does nothing to stop new ones. Exclusion seals the entry points, so it’s the difference between a one-time fix and a recurring problem.
Are rats more expensive than mice to remove?
Generally yes. Rats are larger, more cautious, and enter through bigger gaps, so trapping and exclusion take more time and materials.
Sources
Price ranges cross-referenced against these 2026 cost guides and contractor databases:
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