Walk the exterior
Inspect the lower walls, utilities, vents and construction transitions for rodent-sized openings.
Exterior Rodent Proofing
Seal Exterior Openings From the Foundation Up.
We inspect gaps around foundations, stucco, siding, vents, pipes, cables and other exterior penetrations rodents may use.
What we look for
Exterior Rodent Proofing
The inspection is about connecting what you are hearing or seeing inside with the openings that may exist outside.
The estimate identifies the entry points we recommend sealing so you know exactly what exterior work is included.
Foundation and stucco gaps
Siding and wall transitions
Pipes, cables and utility penetrations
Exterior vents and construction gaps
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.
Seal the listed gaps
Use a repair method appropriate for the material and location instead of one product everywhere.
Connect exterior to interior signs
Exterior openings are compared with attic, garage or wall activity to make the scope make sense.
Questions
About Exterior Rodent 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 more03Attic & Roofline Proofing
Seal roofline openings, coves, eaves and other access points that can lead into the attic.
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.