Wildlife exclusion in Clermont, FL
In Clermont, animals come at a house from two directions: over the roof and under the ground. Wildlife exclusion in Clermont, FL means sealing both so nothing finds a way in.
- Roof and ground sealed
- Armadillo barriers below grade
- Prevention first, always
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides wildlife exclusion in Clermont, FL by sealing every way animals can get into or under a building. On the roof that means soffits, roof returns, vents and tile edges. On the ground it means barriers around slabs, sheds, decks and pool decks where armadillos and opossums dig in Clermont’s sandy soil. We’d rather seal a house early than chase animals out of it later. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Sandhills, slopes and wildlife pressure
Clermont sits on the northern end of the Lake Wales Ridge, and the soil here is deep, loose sand. That’s great for drainage and bad news for anything built on a slab. Armadillos dig through it easily, and once one has a burrow under a pool deck, walkway or shed, the ground beneath can start to wash out and settle. Opossums and even raccoons will take over an abandoned burrow.
Above ground, the chain of lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and the oak buffers in the subdivisions keep raccoons, squirrels and rats close to most homes. Add hilly lots, where back roof lines often sit low and close to the hillside, and Clermont houses get tested from every side.
What we see in Clermont
- Lake County
- Deep, loose ridge sand
- Hilly lots with low back eaves
Wildlife exclusion from the ground up
Most exclusion work focuses on the roof, and we do plenty of that. In Clermont, though, we spend just as much time at ground level.
Below grade barriers
For armadillos and opossums, we install barriers of heavy mesh around slabs, sheds, decks, pool decks and AC pads, buried below the surface so animals can’t dig underneath. Before sealing, we make sure no animal is still inside the burrow.
Roof lines and attics
On the roof we seal soffit corners, roof returns, plumbing vent boots, ridge and gable vents and the gaps under tile at the eave. Those are the spots raccoons, squirrels, rats and bats use most. If an animal is already inside, removal comes first, like our Clermont raccoon removal or squirrel work.
Out in the field
What a Clermont exclusion job looks like
Here’s how we take a house from open to sealed.
Inspect everything
Roof, soffit, fascia, vents, garage, foundation, sheds, decks and pool deck. We note every gap and every burrow.
Clear the animals out
Nothing gets sealed in. We use one-way doors and traps to make sure every animal is out first.
Seal and reinforce
Heavy-gauge mesh, metal flashing, vent guards, tile bird stop and sealants go on openings. Buried barriers go around ground-level structures.
Repair damage
Chewed soffit, bent vents and loose trim get fixed so the seal holds.
Reviews from homes we’ve sealed
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141 reviews on Google
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Nelson from CritterGuys provided great service today! He was professional, and explained everything very well and helped us and the neighbor with a rat problem on the patio. He also inspected the attic, roof and exterior of the house, sealed a space on the roof, and added bait station boxes. Great service! Highly recommended!
Aura NicolaeGoogle review
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Dion is doing a great job responding to our needs and flexible to our schedule since there is not always access to the house. He explains what we need, points out trouble spots and fixes some of them when possible. Thanks Dion! …
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Awesome customer service patient and kind job well done thanks
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Common openings on Clermont homes
These are the spots we seal most on houses around Clermont, from older homes near downtown to newer builds along US 27.
- Roof returns on two-story homes
- Gaps under barrel tile at the eave
- Ridge, gable and soffit vents
- Burrows under pool decks and slabs
- Gaps beneath sheds and decks
Reasons to do exclusion before you have a problem
Our philosophy is prevention first. Here’s why.
- It’s cheaper to seal a house than to remove animals and repair damage later
- Animals in the attic chew wires, tear insulation and leave droppings
- Burrows under a slab or pool deck can lead to settling
- Homes next to woods or water get tested constantly
- Storms open new gaps that animals find fast. See our Orlando exclusion page for more.
After removal, seal right away
Animals leave scent trails that lead others to the same opening. Once removal is done, sealing and, when needed, attic cleanup in Clermont break that cycle. Our Clermont wildlife control page covers everything we do here.
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Clermont wildlife exclusion questions, answered
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Can you stop armadillos from digging under my pool deck in Clermont?
Yes. After removing the armadillo, we install a buried mesh barrier around the deck or slab so new armadillos can’t dig underneath. Clermont’s sandy soil makes this one of the most important exclusion jobs we do here.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost in Clermont?
We look your Clermont property over first and quote afterward. Cost depends on the size of the home, how many openings there are, how high and steep the roof is and whether ground-level barriers are needed.
Do I need exclusion if I don’t have an animal problem yet?
It’s what we recommend. Homes near woods, lakes and conservation land get tested by animals all the time, and sealing first is cheaper than removal and repair later.
How do you make sure no animals are sealed inside?
We use one-way doors and traps and confirm the space is empty before we close the last opening. Sealing an animal inside causes far bigger problems.
Is a gopher tortoise burrow something you’d seal?
No. Gopher tortoises are protected in Florida, and their burrows shouldn’t be disturbed. We’ll help you tell a tortoise burrow from an armadillo hole and work around it.
Does exclusion help with snakes?
It helps. Sealing gaps around the house removes hiding spots, and getting rid of rodents removes the food that draws snakes in.
Seal your Clermont home for good
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll walk your Clermont property, roof to ground.