Check the roofline
We check coves, eaves, soffits, vents and roof-to-wall areas for openings.
Attic & Roofline Proofing
Rodent Proofing for Attics and Rooflines.
Rats or mice in the attic usually got there through an exterior opening. If you are hearing scratching in the attic at night, this is the inspection that finds the way in. We inspect coves, eaves, vents and roof transitions that can lead inside.
What we look for
Attic & Roofline Proofing
We check the signs you are seeing inside and the openings rats or mice may be using outside.
Trees and branches touching the roof can give rats another route onto the house, so we may recommend trimming them back.
Roof coves and eaves
Soffits and roofline construction gaps
Tile roof transitions
Vent and flashing areas
What we do
How this service works
We inspect the problem, show you what we find and complete the work listed in your estimate.
Seal the openings
We use the repair that fits the roof area and the opening we find.
Check for activity inside
If rodents may still be inside, trapping and follow-up can be included with the job.
Questions
About Attic & Roofline Proofing
What we recommend depends on where rodents are getting in and which parts of the home we can safely inspect.
What is rodent proofing?+
Rodent proofing means finding the openings rats and mice use to enter a home and sealing them with durable, rodent-resistant materials.
What is rodent exclusion?+
Rodent exclusion is another name for sealing a home against rats and mice. We generally use the term rodent proofing because it is easier for homeowners to understand.
What kinds of openings do you seal?+
Common areas include roofline gaps, coves, vents, garage door corners, utility openings and gaps around foundations, stucco or siding. The inspection shows which of those areas need work on your home.
How small of an opening matters?+
Mice can use very small gaps, so we pay close attention to openings around one-quarter inch and larger. The repair still depends on where the opening is and how that part of the home is supposed to function.
Do you proof tile roofs?+
Yes, when the problem area can be safely accessed. Tile roof transitions, coves, vents and roof-to-wall areas can all require close inspection.
Can rats enter through roof vents?+
Yes. Damaged screens and unprotected vent openings can become entry points. The repair should make the opening rodent-resistant without preventing the vent from doing its job.
The Integrity Process
Our 4-Step Rodent Proofing Process
Inspect. Proof. Clean Up. Follow Up. We inspect the whole home, seal the entry points, clean and sanitize on the same visit, then set traps and keep coming back until the house stays quiet.
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Rodent InspectionInspection
The inspection is free, and it is where every job starts. Our inspector checks the attic, roofline, garage, crawlspace when there is one, and the full outside of the home, tracing droppings and runways back to the openings rats and mice are using. He takes photos of what he finds, and the inspection becomes a written estimate with a report and map our crew works from.
02
Rodent ProofingProofing
Our crew works from the inspector's report and map, sealing every entry point rats and mice are using, and the ones they could use next. We seal with construction grade materials.
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Rodent Clean-Up & SanitationClean-Up
Clean-up is its own step, but it happens on the same visit as the proofing, while the crew is already there. Where it is accessible, we remove droppings, nesting material, damaged insulation, plastic vapor barrier, and heat duct insulation, then sanitize and deodorize the areas we cleaned. Damaged materials go back new and up to code, and we protect the inside of the home while we work.
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Follow-Up & Trap ChecksFollow-Up
After the proofing, we come back every 3-5 days until there is zero activity. At each visit we check the traps and re-inspect the sealing, looking for any new opening or fresh sign that rats or mice are still moving. Once the traps stay empty and the house stays quiet, we take the traps out and the job is done.
Hearing scratching? Finding droppings?
Let’s find out how they’re getting in.
Seal it once. Seal it right. That’s the Integrity Way.