Veresegyház · northern and eastern Budapest · surrounding areas

Stone marten control – night-time activity in the loft

Stone martens may use lofts, garages and roof spaces as sheltered resting places. Signs can include thumping or scratching at night, a characteristic smell, droppings and tracks or tunnels in insulation.

  • From HUF 80,000loft up to 50 m²
  • Includedcall-out and inspection
  • 48 hourstypical response time
  • Deterrence and live capturewhere appropriate; no cleaning or building work
  • Discreet visitsWe arrive in an unmarked car.
  • Final price agreed in advanceWe agree the price before any work begins, and it does not change on site. Call-out and inspection are included.
  • Documented treatmentYou receive an official service report after every job.
  • Registered technicianOperating registration number: 311160.

Why is it a problem?

A stone marten can disturb and churn up the roof insulation, and its droppings and urine can contaminate the loft. It may also carry prey into the roof space, which can cause an unpleasant smell if it dies there. Less often, it may gnaw cables; damaged electrical wiring can create a fire risk.

Important: do not close the entry points until you are sure the animal, and any young, have left the building. More about this in our knowledge base article on stone martens (in Hungarian).

How we deal with it

  1. Inspection

    We look for the entry points, resting places and the routes it regularly uses. If we find dead prey or a large amount of droppings in the loft, we show it to you, but removing it is not part of our service.

  2. Targeted deterrence

    We apply a product approved for this purpose, following its instructions, at the activity points found during the inspection. We adapt the method to the loft and to whether the animal is present, and check the effect with follow-up visits.

  3. Deterrence and live capture where appropriate

    We first check whether dependent young may be present; they must not be left without care. Live capture may be considered where it is appropriate for the site and permitted under the applicable rules. It is priced separately, and we agree it with you on site.

  4. Showing you exactly where it gets in

    We identify and show you the gaps we find at the roof edge, the chimney and the vents. We do not carry out the sealing work itself; a roofer or tinsmith may be needed for that. Openings should only be sealed once it has been confirmed that the animals have left. Long-term control also depends on preventing re-entry afterwards.

  5. Cleaning is not included

    Our service does not include cleaning, removal of droppings or carcasses, or replacement of insulation. These are done by the owner, a cleaning company or an insulation specialist, ideally after the deterrence, once the animal has left the loft.

  6. Follow-up

    How long the deterrent effect lasts depends on the product and the conditions on site. If activity returns, we check the entry points and the result of the earlier treatment again.

  7. What we do not do

    We do not use poisoning as a stone-marten control method. Deterrence is our primary approach, and live capture may also be used where appropriate. Long-term control usually also requires preventing the animal from re-entering the building.

What we ask you to do before the treatment

  • Give us access to the loft, the roof space and the garage.
  • Do not block the entry holes in advance. An animal, or helpless young, may be trapped in the loft. Only have the openings sealed at the points we mark, once it has been confirmed that the animals have left.
  • Tell us when you hear noises and what kind. The timing tells us a lot about where the resting place is.
  • Put away any food, pet food or bird seed stored in the loft.
  • If the insulation has already been damaged, it is best to have it repaired after the animal has been kept out, not before.
  • If you notice a smell or suspect dead prey in the loft, tell us in advance. We do not remove carcasses, droppings or contaminated insulation; it is best to have this done after the deterrence.
  • If a stone marten has damaged your car, cleaning the engine bay and removing its scent marks is a job for a specialist garage. We cannot do this, but we are happy to tell you what to look out for.

Stone marten control price

Stone marten deterrence

HUF 80,000 from, loft or attic up to 50 m²
  • Up to 50 m²HUF 80,000
  • 51–100 m²HUF 130,000
  • 101–150 m²HUF 155,000
  • 151–200 m²HUF 180,000
  • Over 200 m²Individual quote

The price depends on the floor area of the affected loft or attic. Professional deterrence based on an on-site inspection; live capture may also be used where appropriate, priced separately and agreed on site. We show you the entry points; we do not seal them.

Cleaning, removal of droppings or carcasses, and insulation replacement are not included.

No separate call-out fee: within our service area, the treatment price already includes travel and the on-site inspection.

If you only ask for an inspection, or decide not to go ahead with the treatment after it, a HUF 12,000 call-out and inspection fee applies; we always tell you about it in advance. As a VAT-exempt small business, we do not charge VAT: the agreed price is the final amount. You can pay on site in cash or by card.

Not sure what you have found? Send a sharp close-up photo or a short video on WhatsApp. If the pest can be identified reliably from it, we tell you free of charge what you are dealing with and help you decide whether an on-site treatment is needed.

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Why registration matters

In Hungary, public health pest control requires a qualification and official registration. The National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK) publishes the list of registered providers, so customers can verify a provider’s registration before booking.

Our registration number: 311160. Declaration of conformity: PE_07/NEO/1943-10/2026.

List of registered pest control providers on the NNGYK website (in Hungarian)

Why it matters: registration confirms that the provider meets the relevant professional requirements, while the service report records the products used and the details of the treatment.

Ask for an inspection or a quote

Write to us in English on WhatsApp or by email. Tell us where you are, what you have seen and, if you can, attach a photo. We usually reply within 24 hours.

Available every day from 8:00 to 18:00. Phone calls in Hungarian: +36 70 754 5404. We work on site only; there is no office for walk-in customers.

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