Wildlife Service
Wildlife Exclusion
Removal empties the attic. Exclusion is what keeps it empty. It is the step that decides whether you are calling someone again next season.
Almost every repeat wildlife problem we get called out to has the same cause: the animal was removed and the hole was left. Wildlife exclusion is the structural side of the work — identifying every opening an animal is using or could use, and closing it permanently with repairs that hold up.
What that inspection turns up depends a lot on where you are. Homes built through the 1950s to 1970s across Goodlettsville, Madison and Rivergate commonly have vented soffits and ridge gaps that were never meant to keep animals out, while newer Hendersonville subdivisions tend to fail at the vents, utility penetrations and construction gaps instead. Rural properties toward Greenbrier and Springfield add detached garages, barns and outbuildings, where the openings are larger and the list is longer.
A full exclusion inspection covers the roofline and ridge, soffits and fascia, gable and roof vents, chimney, dryer and bathroom vents, plumbing and utility penetrations, foundation gaps, and crawl space access. Different species exploit different weaknesses, so the assessment is done with the whole structure in mind rather than the one hole you noticed.
The order matters. We never seal a structure before it is confirmed clear — trapping an animal inside a wall creates damage, odor, and a much harder job. Once removal is complete, repairs go in, and our exclusion work is warrantied. Exclusion also stands on its own as preventive work if you have had a problem before and do not want another.
Where Animals Get In
- Soffit and fascia gaps along the roof edge
- Damaged or unscreened gable and roof vents
- Uncapped chimneys and flue openings
- Dryer and bathroom vent hoods without covers
- Plumbing, cable, and utility penetrations
- Foundation gaps and open crawl space access
Our Exclusion Process
- 1
Whole-structure inspection
Every current and likely entry point is documented, not just the active one.
- 2
Written estimate
You get a detailed written scope of the repairs before any work begins.
- 3
Confirm the structure is clear
Sealing only happens after removal is complete, so nothing is trapped inside.
- 4
Permanent, warrantied repairs
Openings are closed with durable materials and backed by our exclusion warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What exactly is wildlife exclusion?
- It is the repair work that physically closes the openings animals use to get into a structure — soffits, vents, rooflines, foundation gaps — so removal becomes permanent instead of temporary.
- Is the exclusion work warrantied?
- Yes. All of our exclusion work carries a warranty. That is the whole point of doing it properly the first time.
- Can you do exclusion without a current animal problem?
- Yes. Preventive exclusion after a previous infestation, or on a home with obvious weak points, is a normal request. The inspection is free either way.
- Will the repairs look like patchwork?
- Repairs are made to close the opening properly and durably. We inspect first and lay out exactly what we intend to do in a written estimate before starting.
Make the Fix Permanent
Free inspection, detailed written estimate, and a warranty on all exclusion work.