Wildlife Proofing & Structural Repair

Wildlife & Rodent Exclusion Services

Removing an animal solves the immediate problem. Professional exclusion finds how it entered, repairs the vulnerable area, and reinforces the structure against future wildlife and rodent activity.

Detailed Entry-Point Inspection
Removal Before Final Sealing
Durable Metal-Backed Repairs
Renewable Warranty Options
More Than Sealing a Hole

Exclusion addresses the reason animals got inside

Wildlife and rodents use construction gaps, damaged vents, loose soffits, open fascia returns, siding corners, roofline transitions, and foundation penetrations. A proper solution begins by identifying every active and vulnerable route—not simply patching the most obvious opening.

D&K combines species identification, trapping or eviction when needed, structural repair, and wildlife-resistant reinforcement. The work is adapted to the animal, the building material, and the location of the entry point.

Important: Animals and dependent young must be accounted for before final sealing. Closing an active opening too early can trap wildlife inside the structure.
What we inspect

Entry points from roofline to foundation

A complete exclusion inspection looks beyond the first visible opening.

  • Roof, ridge and attic vents
  • Soffit and fascia transitions
  • Siding corners and utility penetrations
  • Gable vents and exhaust vents
  • Crawl spaces and foundation gaps
  • Decks, stoops and ground-level access
The repair plan is matched to the animal, entry point, and building material.
Our Process

From inspection to a finished repair

01

Inspect

We examine the roofline, attic, vents, soffits, siding, crawl spaces, foundations, decks, and other likely access points.

02

Remove

Trapping, one-way devices, hands-on removal, or other species-appropriate methods address animals using the structure.

03

Repair

Damaged building components are repaired or replaced, and vulnerable gaps are reinforced with purpose-built materials.

04

Review

We inspect completed work, explain the repaired areas, and outline warranty coverage and ongoing prevention.

Exclusion Systems

Solutions matched to the part of the home

A roof vent, soffit return, siding corner, and open space beneath a deck require different materials and installation methods. We select the system according to the structure and wildlife pressure.

Soffit & fascia repair

Repair loose, damaged, or open transitions that squirrels, raccoons, birds, and other animals use to reach attics.

Roof & ridge-vent protection

Repair damaged vents and reinforce ridge systems while preserving the ventilation the roof assembly needs.

AAC vent covers

As a certified AAC Products installer, D&K installs purpose-built covers that maintain airflow while blocking wildlife access.

Soffit-return trim coil

Custom-formed trim coil closes open construction returns cleanly and creates a durable barrier at vulnerable roof edges.

Siding wrap & penetrations

Metal-backed reinforcement protects siding edges, utility penetrations, and lower-level gaps commonly used by mice.

Underground fencing

Buried barriers help prevent skunks, groundhogs, and other digging animals from denning beneath decks, stoops, sheds, and additions.

Real D&K Project

Correcting an unfinished ridge-vent failure

An exposed ridge slot had been covered only with underlayment. Squirrels chewed through it and gained attic access. The project required animal removal, roof-system correction, and wildlife-resistant reinforcement.

Squirrel damage at exposed roof ridge

1. The problem

Underlayment covered an unfinished ridge opening, leaving material animals could chew through.

Squirrel removal and activity monitoring

2. Removal

Trapping and monitoring confirmed the animals were addressed before the roofline was closed.

Cobra ridge vent installed on repaired roof

3. Roof correction

The damaged material was removed and Cobra® ridge ventilation was installed correctly.

Ridge-Guard installed over ridge vent

4. Reinforcement

Expanded-steel Ridge-Guard was installed over the vent to resist future wildlife damage. Manufacturer warranty terms apply.

Warranty Options

Protection that can continue beyond the first year

D&K exclusion services normally include a one-year warranty that can be renewed. For qualifying exclusion work, remaining an active quarterly or bi-monthly pest-control client can keep the exclusion warranty active.

Coverage depends on the completed scope, maintained building conditions, and the terms provided with the proposal.

Why maintenance helps

  • Regular exterior service visits
  • Rodent equipment checks
  • Earlier identification of changing conditions
  • Continued relationship with the property

Remove the animal. Repair the entry. Protect the structure.

Schedule an inspection for wildlife or rodent activity in an attic, roofline, wall, crawl space, vent, deck, shed, or other part of your property.

Request an Exclusion Inspection