Wildlife exclusion in Brandon, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Brandon, FL means finding every gap on the house and closing it before an animal does the finding. Critter Guys seals and reinforces the roofline, vents and foundation so raccoons, rats, squirrels and bats stay outside.
- Prevention is our first call
- Chew-proof materials
- Whole-house inspection, roof to slab
Seal your Brandon house up
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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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides wildlife exclusion in Brandon, FL. We inspect the whole house, then seal and reinforce entry points at soffits, roof joints, vents, utility penetrations, garage doors and the slab edge using metal, hardware cloth and heavy screen. It can be done before any animal moves in or right after a removal. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Inspect at the first sound
The cheapest wildlife job in Brandon is the one done before an animal settles in. One scratch in the ceiling is a good reason to have us look, because by the fifth one you’re often paying for removal, cleanup and repairs too.
Brandon entry points and how we close them
These are the gaps we find most on Brandon homes, and what goes over each one.
| Where the gap is | How we seal it |
|---|---|
| Soffit panels slipped out of their track | Refit or replace, then fasten so they can’t be pried |
| Roof joint over the lanai or garage | Metal flashing or hardware cloth shaped to the joint |
| Cracked roof vents and plumbing boots | Heavy-gauge vent covers and new collars |
| AC lines and pipes through stucco | Rodent-proof sealant with metal mesh behind it |
| Garage door corners | Rodent-resistant seal and corner guards |
Out in the field
What wildlife exclusion in Brandon involves
Exclusion is detail work. Every place a pipe, wire or vent goes through the roof or wall is a possible gap, and every spot where two building materials meet can open up as the house ages. We look at all of them, from the ridge down to the slab edge, then close the ones that matter with material that holds up to teeth and Florida weather.
That matters in Brandon, where a lot of houses are thirty to fifty years old. Aluminum soffit sags. Plastic vents get brittle. Wood fascia softens. None of it is a failure of the house, just age, but it’s exactly what squirrels, rats and raccoons look for.
We don’t rely on expanding foam or window screen for wildlife. Rats and squirrels chew through both. We use hardware cloth, metal flashing, heavy vent screen and sealants rated for rodents. Our main exclusion page explains more about the materials and why we lead with prevention.
Brandon customers on our exclusion jobs
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141 reviews on Google
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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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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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Kevin was amazing quick and accurate, really appreciate great local ppl who help out had a non active nest over my garage made a big hole in my soffit …
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How we seal a Brandon home
The order matters, because sealing an animal inside creates a bigger problem than the one you started with.
Inspect the whole house
Roof, attic, eaves, vents, utility lines, garage and foundation. We mark every opening, active or not.
Get anything inside out
Any animal still using the attic leaves before the last seal goes on, through a one-way door or a humane trap. Bats wait until after August 14. Our Brandon raccoon removal page explains how we handle a mother and kits.
Seal and reinforce
Every marked opening gets closed with the right material for that spot and that animal.
Repair what was damaged
Chewed fascia, torn soffit and crushed vents get repaired so the house is solid again.
Brandon homes and the wildlife next door
Brandon sits in eastern Hillsborough County between Tampa and Plant City, and most of it is subdivisions built from the 1970s on. Many back up to retention ponds, drainage ditches or strips of wooded wetland, and the Alafia River corridor runs a few miles south past Bloomingdale. That puts a lot of raccoons, opossums, rats and snakes close to the back fence.
It also means storms matter. Heavy wind lifts shingles, loosens soffit and tears vent screens, and those openings stay hidden until something moves in. After a big storm, an exclusion inspection is a smart call. Our wildlife removal page for Brandon covers the animals we see most around town.
Local snapshot
- Eastern Hillsborough County
- Subdivisions from the 1970s on
- Ponds and wetland behind many lots
- Storm-loosened soffit and vents
Animals a sealed Brandon house keeps out
One exclusion job closes the door on more than one species.
- Roof rats squeezing through vent and pipe gaps
- Squirrels chewing at fascia corners
- Raccoons pulling back soffit over the lanai
- Bat colonies using fascia and tile gaps
- Opossums and armadillos digging under slabs and sheds
- Snakes slipping in through garage door gaps
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Brandon wildlife exclusion questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost for a Brandon home?
The quote is based on what the inspection finds. Number of openings, roof height and type, the amount of repair, and whether an animal needs removing first all affect the price. We’ll go over every item before work begins.
Should I seal my Brandon house before I have a wildlife problem?
Yes. Prevention is our first recommendation, and it costs less than removal plus cleanup and repairs. It also protects insulation, wiring and ductwork before anything gets to them.
Does wildlife exclusion block my attic ventilation?
No. We cover vents with heavy screen that lets air through but keeps animals out. We close gaps, not airflow.
Can you seal around my pool cage and lanai roof?
Yes. The joint where a lanai roof meets the main roof is one of the most common raccoon and squirrel entry points in Brandon. We seal that joint and check the soffit above it, and we can point out cage damage that gives animals a way up.
What if bats are in my house when I want it sealed?
The bats have to come out first through one-way devices, and that can’t happen from April 15 through August 14. We can seal the parts of the house they aren’t using now and finish once the window opens. Our Brandon bat removal page has the details.
Do you do exclusion for Brandon townhomes and HOAs?
We do. We work with HOAs, townhome communities and property managers, and shared rooflines often mean sealing several units together. One open gap can let animals move between units.
Keep wildlife out of your Brandon home
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll schedule a whole-house inspection. You’ll see every gap we find and what it takes to close it.