North Carolina’s Longest Standing Wildlife Control Company (919) 661-0722
North Carolina’s Longest Standing Wildlife Control Company
(919) 661-0722
Since 1990, Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control Inc. has offered pest management services and humane animal control to Raleigh and surrounding areas. We are hardworking and dedicated to humane wild animal control and pest control problems. We use the most advanced techniques available to handle residential and commercial pest matters safely, effectively and humanely.
Animal Damage Repair Services
When wildlife enters a building, it causes damage getting in, living there, and sometimes getting out. Triangle Wildlife Removal & Pest Control handles the structural repair work in-house rather than requiring the homeowner to hire a separate contractor. Repair work is typically performed at the same time as exclusion, so the building is sealed and restored in a single scope of work.
What Animals Damage and How
| Species | Typical Damage |
|---|---|
| Raccoons | Torn soffit panels, ripped fascia boards, destroyed roof vents, damaged shingles, crushed insulation, contaminated attic from latrine sites |
| Gray squirrels | Gnawed fascia, soffit, and trim; chewed electrical wiring; shredded insulation for nesting; enlarged entry holes |
| Flying squirrels | Soiled insulation from colony droppings and urine; cached food in insulation; ectoparasite deposits in nesting material |
| Bats | Guano accumulation on insulation and sheathing; urine staining; staining at entry points from body oils |
| Rats and mice | Gnawed wiring, plumbing, and wood framing; shredded insulation; droppings and urine contamination throughout affected areas |
| Birds | Nesting debris in vents and ductwork; fecal accumulation; damaged vent covers and screening |
Common Repairs
- Fascia boards – replacement of wood fascia damaged by raccoon tearing or squirrel gnawing
- Soffit panels – replacement of aluminum or vinyl soffits torn off by raccoons or chewed through by squirrels
- Ridge vents – repair or replacement of damaged ridge vent material, including Ridge Guard installation where appropriate
- Drip edge – reattachment or replacement of metal drip edge that has separated from the roof deck
- Gutter line sealing – closing gaps along the gutter line where animals access the soffit area
- Gable vents – replacement of damaged louvers and screening with heavy-gauge hardware cloth
- Roof vents and plumbing boots – replacement of plastic vent covers and rubber pipe boots destroyed by raccoons or squirrels
- Sheetrock and ceiling drywall – patching or replacement of interior drywall stained or damaged by urine, water intrusion from damaged roof areas, or animal activity inside wall voids
- Trim and dormers – repair of exterior wood trim around dormers, windows, and roofline junctions damaged by animal gnawing or tearing
- Foundation vents – replacement of damaged crawlspace vent screens and frames
- Vapor barriers – repair or replacement of crawlspace vapor barriers damaged by animal traffic
Why Repair and Exclusion Go Together
Repairing animal damage without sealing the entry point is wasted money. The same opening that let the first animal in will let the next one in. Repairing an opening without reinforcing it against re-entry invites the same problem on a repeat cycle.
Triangle Wildlife Removal performs repairs using materials that serve double duty – fixing the cosmetic and structural damage while also functioning as exclusion barriers. A replaced fascia board is backed with metal flashing. A new soffit panel is secured with hardware cloth behind it. A repaired vent cover is upgraded to animal-resistant screening. The repair is the exclusion.
Wiring Damage
Squirrels, rats, and mice gnaw on electrical wiring. This is one of the most serious forms of animal damage because it creates a fire hazard inside walls and attic spaces where the damage is hidden. Triangle Wildlife Removal identifies visible wiring damage during the interior inspection and recommends a licensed electrician’s evaluation when chewed wiring is found. The company does not perform electrical work but flags the issue so the homeowner can address it.
When Repairs Are Needed
If wildlife entered the building, repairs are needed. The entry point itself is damaged by definition – the animal either found an existing gap and enlarged it, or created a new one. Beyond the entry point, interior damage accumulates for as long as the animal is present. A raccoon that has been in an attic for three months has caused significantly more damage than one that was there for a week.
Addressing the situation promptly reduces the total repair scope. Every week an animal remains inside a building, the damage grows.