Wildlife exclusion in Riverview, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Riverview means closing the gaps before the next animal finds them. We go over the whole house, seal and reinforce the weak spots, and leave your roof line and foundation built to keep critters out.
- Prevention is our first advice
- Whole-house entry check
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Seal your house before spring
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys does wildlife exclusion in Riverview, FL. After an inspection, we seal and reinforce every entry point we find, including soffit corners, roof returns, gable and roof vents, AC line chases, garage door gaps and the base of the house, so raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats and opossums can’t get in. If an animal is already inside, we remove it humanely first. To book, call or text (321) 203-6963, or send a note to critterguyswildlife@gmail.com.
Why Riverview homes need wildlife exclusion
A lot of Riverview was built in the last couple of decades, and fast construction leaves small gaps: a soffit panel that never quite seated, a roof return with an open corner, an AC line hole with no seal around it. Those gaps don’t matter much on day one. Give them a few summers of heat and rain and they start to look like an invitation.
Riverview also sits close to a lot of wild land. The Alafia River crosses the north end, Bell Creek runs through the south side, and the Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve is just to the southeast. Animals moving out of those areas check houses for openings as a matter of habit. Add storms off Tampa Bay that can lift shingles and tear vent screens, and it’s easy to see why sealing the house is where we start. Our Riverview animal removal page covers the animals that come with that setting.
What we see in Riverview
- Many homes built in recent decades
- Close to Hillsborough Bay storm weather
- River, creek and preserve edges
Patching a hole vs. full exclusion
Covering the one hole you can see feels like a fix. Here’s why it usually isn’t.
| Spot patch | Full exclusion |
|---|---|
| Covers the one hole you noticed | Finds every gap on the house |
| Often foam, tape or thin screen | Chew-resistant metal and sealants |
| Animal moves to the next weak spot | No weak spots left to move to |
| Can trap an animal inside | Done only after the house is clear |
Out in the field
Common entry points on Riverview houses
These are the spots we end up sealing most often in Riverview.
- Roof returns, where a first-floor roof runs into the upper wall
- Corners of vinyl or aluminum soffit that have pulled apart
- Gable vents and ridge vents with torn or missing screens
- Open eave ends on barrel tile roofs
- AC line chases and plumbing penetrations
- Garage door corners and worn bottom seals
- Gaps under sheds, decks and the edge of the slab
How a wildlife exclusion job goes
Exclusion is planned, not rushed. Here’s the order we follow.
Full inspection
We look at the roof, soffits, vents, chimney chase, foundation, garage and any outbuildings, noting every gap and what’s likely using it.
Clear the house first
If something is living inside, it comes out first with one-way doors or traps. Need that step first? See raccoon removal in Riverview or our squirrel and rat pages.
Seal and reinforce
We close each opening with materials suited to the spot and the animal, and reinforce areas like roof returns and vent covers that tend to fail.
Repair the damage
Chewed fascia, torn screens and bent soffit get repaired so the house is solid again.
Walk you through it
We show you what we sealed and what to keep an eye on, like trees growing toward the roof.
Riverview homeowners on our sealing work
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Called Critter Guys through a recommendation from my sister in Lakeland after we saw a squirrel peaking out from a hole above the garage at my mother’s home in Riverview. My sister had the same issue at her Lakeland home. We got an appointment for the Riverview house right away and Craig came out to do an assessment and estimate. The price was reasonable and Craig was very professional and friendly. He quickly assessed the issue and found 4 holes in the roof. He set up traps and came back a few days later. During that waiting time one of the traps in the attic caught a mouse. So, when he came back, he sealed off 3 of the holes and set up a one-way trap in the 4th hole to draw out any remaining critters. He’ll come back in 2 weeks to close off the remaining hole. He also gave us a 30 day warranty if anything else happens. So far we haven’t seen or heard anything else. I’m very happy with the service received and would highly recommend this company.
Pramela IttoopGoogle review
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Craig from critter guys was absolutely wonderful!!! He was so kind and most important very honest about what he found and DIDN’T FIND in our attic. He took pictures to show trouble areas that should be addressed to prevent any future problems and didn’t try to sell us on a bunch of stuff that didn’t need to be done by his company. THANK YOU CRAIG FOR BEING A HONEST and REPUTABLE COMPANY!!! ❤️
Linda WilliamsGoogle 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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Exclusion saves money down the road
Our standing advice is full prevention. It’s cheaper to seal a house when you first notice a gap, or first hear something, than after a raccoon has torn up the insulation or rats have chewed through the AC duct. Every repair we do after an animal moves in costs more than the seal that would have kept it out.
This applies to commercial and community properties too. HOAs, townhome communities and property managers in Riverview can get ahead of problems by having buildings checked before animals show up. Shared roofs and long soffit runs make a single gap a problem for several units.
Ground-level exclusion
Not every animal comes from above. Armadillos and opossums dig under slabs, sheds and decks. We can screen and block those areas so animals can’t den under them.
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Questions about wildlife exclusion in Riverview
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does wildlife exclusion actually involve on a Riverview house?
It’s the work of finding and sealing every way an animal could get into your house, then reinforcing those spots so they stay closed. It’s prevention rather than removal. If an animal is already inside, we get it out first, then seal.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost for a Riverview home?
Price depends on the size and height of the house, roof type, how many gaps we find and what repairs are needed. A tile roof with open eaves takes more work than a simple one-story shingle roof.
Should I seal my house even if I don’t have animals right now?
Yes, and it’s what we recommend first. Sealing before anything moves in avoids the damage, the cleanup and the stress. It’s the cheapest point to do it.
Will exclusion work for bats?
Yes, with timing. Bat exclusion can’t happen during Florida’s maternity season, April 15 to August 14. Our Riverview bat removal page explains how we plan around it.
Do new homes in Riverview really have gaps?
Often, yes. Newer homes can have soffit corners, roof returns and utility penetrations that were never fully sealed. Settling and weather open them further over time.
Is your exclusion approach the same across Central Florida?
The method is the same, but every house is different. Roof styles, tree cover and nearby water all change what we focus on. You can read about exclusion work in the Orlando area to compare.
Get ahead of the next animal
Give us a call or a text at (321) 203-6963. We’ll show you every gap on your Riverview home and how we’d close it.