Pest Control in Raron, Including the Old Stone Houses
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- Property assessment focused on old cellar entrances and gaps in the masonry
- Raron and St. German each get their own assessment of the building fabric
- I seal any entry points found at the follow-up check
The Large Stone Houses of Raron
Raron lies on the right-hand flank of the Rhone valley at the entrance to the Bietschtal. According to the Historical Dictionary of Switzerland, the large stone houses, such as the Maxenhaus and the Zmilacherhaus, bear witness to the wealth of the Raron burghers in the 17th and 18th centuries.
In such old building fabric, I expect gaps in the masonry and cellar entrances that are no longer sealed. Rodents and cockroaches find more uncontrolled entry points there than in a sealed new build.
The First Inspection
When I assess a property in Raron, I look at old cellar entrances and gaps in the masonry on the very first inspection, not only at the follow-up check. The building and zoning regulations (Baureglement) explicitly classify vineyards as priority 1 agricultural zone (Art. 70). If a house borders vineyards or other agricultural land, I also check that side of the building envelope.
If I find an entry point, sealing it becomes more involved than in a purely new-build area. Identifying the species and carrying out the treatment itself follow the same process as any other Pest control in Upper Valais.
Raron and St. German Assessed Separately
Raron at 638 metres and St. German at 757 metres are two separate parts of the municipality. A blanket statement for the whole municipality is no substitute for an on-site assessment, so I judge each house individually. In the neighbouring village I set different priorities, see Pest control Steg-Hohtenn.
Process for Old Buildings in Raron
Find the Old Entry Points
For the old stone houses, I check cellar entrances and gaps in the masonry first.
Check Adjoining Land
If the house borders vineyards or other agricultural land, I also look at that side.
Plan for Sealing
If the finding is confirmed, I allow more time for sealing than for a sealed new build.
Urgent in Raron or St. German
If it becomes urgent in Raron or St. German, you can reach me around the clock, including weekends and public holidays. From Naters, journey times across the whole of Upper Valais are short.
Who Carries Out the Property Assessment
I am a pest controller with a federal diploma and work with specialist products from Killgerm Schweiz AG and Syntagro Swiss AG. RS Construction has existed since 2023, based at Landstrasse 51a in Naters.
Federally certified pest control technician
Advanced federal examination
Carpenter, federal certificate
Federal certificate of competence
Lorry driver, federal certificate
Federal certificate of competence
IRATA Level 3
Rope access, highest level
Occupational safety specialist
Certified
SUVA charter signed
Safety comes first
Questions about Pest control in Raron
First, old gaps in the masonry and cellar entrances. In Raron, large stone houses such as the Maxenhaus bear witness to the wealth of the 17th and 18th centuries, and on such old building fabric, these are the first spots I check.
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