Inspect the roofline
Coves, eaves, soffits and roof-to-wall transitions are checked for openings and travel signs.
Attic & Roofline Proofing
Stop Rodents at the Roofline.
Rats and mice in an attic usually got there through an exterior opening. We inspect coves, eaves, vents and roof transitions that can lead inside.
What we look for
Attic & Roofline Proofing
The inspection is about connecting what you are hearing or seeing inside with the openings that may exist outside.
Trees and branches touching the roof can create another route to the structure, so trimming may be recommended when it is part of the problem.
Roof coves and eaves
Soffits and roofline construction gaps
Tile roof transitions
Vent and flashing areas
Where this fits
A service should make sense in the whole rodent-proofing plan.
The work changes by home, but the order is consistent: understand the activity, address the access and handle what remains.
Match the repair
The proofing method depends on the roof system and the exact construction detail.
Recheck the attic
When trapping is included, follow-up helps confirm whether activity remains after access is addressed.
Questions
About Attic & Roofline Proofing
The exact work depends on the home, the entry points and the areas we can safely access.
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 penetrations and gaps around foundations, stucco or siding. The exact scope depends on the inspection.
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.
Related services
Start with the entry points. Add only what the home needs.
Inspection, proofing, trapping, clean-up and insulation work are separate parts of the job. The inspection helps determine which parts apply.
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Rodent Proofing & Exclusion
Find and seal the openings rats and mice use to get into your home.
Learn more02Rodent Entry Point Inspection
Inspect the home for signs of activity and the openings rodents may be using.
Learn more03Roof Vent / Bonnet Proofing
Screen and secure vulnerable roof vents and bonnets while keeping proper ventilation.
Learn moreHearing scratching? Finding droppings?
Let’s find out how they’re getting in.
Seal it once. Seal it right. That’s the Integrity Way.