Wildlife exclusion in Clearwater, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Clearwater, FL means closing up your house so raccoons, squirrels, rats and bats can’t get in at all. It’s the step that makes every removal stick, and it’s what we recommend first.
- Prevention comes first
- Chew-resistant materials
- Roof line to foundation
Seal it before they find it
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
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys provides wildlife exclusion in Clearwater, FL: we inspect the whole house, find every gap an animal could use, and seal and reinforce those spots with materials animals can’t chew or pull apart. That covers roof returns, soffits, vents, AC chases, pipe penetrations and the foundation. If animals are already inside, we remove them humanely first. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
The gaps we seal most on Clearwater homes
These are the openings we find again and again on block and stucco homes around town.
- Roof returns, where the roof line steps down over a garage or lanai
- Soffit panels that have sagged, cracked or pulled away from the fascia
- Gable vent and ridge vent screens that have torn or rusted
- The hole where the AC line set enters the wall
- Plumbing stacks and dryer vents with no guard
- The joint where a screened pool cage ties into the house
- Garage door corners and weep holes at the bottom of the wall
Salt air, storms and Clearwater roof lines
Clearwater homes take a beating from the weather. Salt spray from the Gulf and Clearwater Harbor rusts screens and fasteners faster than inland, and the closer you are to the water, the quicker a vent screen turns brittle. Afternoon storms soak wood fascia every summer, and once it softens, a squirrel can chew through it in an afternoon.
Then there are the hurricanes. Storms in recent years left a lot of Pinellas roofs with lifted shingles, cracked tile, bent vent covers and loose soffit. Many homeowners got the obvious damage fixed but missed the small gaps a roof rat or squirrel needs. We find those on almost every post-storm inspection.
Clearwater at a glance
- Gulf salt air near the beaches
- Hurricane-damaged roof lines
- Barrel tile and shingle roofs
- Pinellas County
Out in the field
How wildlife exclusion works in Clearwater
A proper exclusion covers the whole house. The hole you already know about is only the start.
Inspect top to bottom
We walk the roof, go through the attic and circle the foundation, marking every gap and weak spot.
Get animals out first
If something is already living inside, we remove it humanely or use one-way doors before sealing, so nothing gets trapped in the walls.
Seal and reinforce
We close openings with heavy screen, metal flashing and chew-resistant materials, and reinforce soft soffit and fascia so they can’t be pried open again.
Walk you through it
We show you what we sealed and point out anything to watch, like a branch that should be trimmed back or a vent that will need checking after the next big storm.
Clearwater customers on our sealing work
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141 reviews on Google
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Josh from the Critter Guys did an excellent job explaining the process for removal of bats. He emphasized the humane aspect by coming back several times to ensure that all the bats were no longer on our property. He then sealed all opening to our soffit and removed the bat trap. Josh went beyond what we expected. When we called to provide updates he always answered and listened to us. I highly recommend this company and a huge shout-out to Josh. Thank you Critter Guys Humane wildlife services for a job well done.
Joe RaspantiGoogle 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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Patching one hole versus a full exclusion
Here’s why we push for whole-house sealing instead of a quick fix.
| Patch the hole you found | Full wildlife exclusion |
|---|---|
| Animal finds the next gap a few feet away | Every likely entry point closed at once |
| Foam or steel wool gets chewed out | Materials animals can’t chew or pull loose |
| Storm damage stays unnoticed | Roof line checked end to end |
| You’re back on the phone next season | Prevention that keeps working |
Inspect at the first noise, not the fifth
The sooner we find an opening, the less damage there is to fix. A squirrel that’s been in the attic a week leaves a chewed vent. One that’s been there a season leaves chewed wires, soiled insulation and a bigger bill.
Exclusion after removal, or before anything moves in
Most of our exclusion jobs come right after a removal. Whether it was a raccoon in the soffit or a colony of bats behind the shutters, sealing the house is what keeps the next one out. Without it, the scent left behind practically invites a replacement.
We also seal homes before there’s a problem. If you just bought a house near the harbor, had roof work done, or noticed a neighbor dealing with rats, sealing the gaps now heads off a bigger problem later. It’s the same prevention-first approach we describe on our Orlando wildlife exclusion page, and you’ll find the rest of what we do on the Clearwater animal removal page.
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What Clearwater homeowners ask about wildlife exclusion
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What is wildlife exclusion, exactly?
It’s sealing and reinforcing a building so animals can’t get inside. Instead of just trapping whatever is there now, exclusion closes the roof line, vents, soffits and foundation gaps that animals use. It’s what keeps a removal from having to be repeated.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost for a Clearwater home?
It depends on the size and height of the house, the roof type, how many openings there are and how much repair the soffit or fascia needs. A tile roof on a two-story house takes more work than a one-story shingle roof. After the inspection, the quote spells out what we’ll seal.
Can you do exclusion if there’s no animal in my house right now?
Yes, and that’s our favorite kind of job. Sealing a house before anything moves in costs less than removal, cleanup and repair afterward. It’s especially smart after storm damage or a roof replacement.
Does salt air near Clearwater Beach affect the materials you use?
It does, which is why we pick materials that hold up near salt water. Cheap screen rusts quickly near the Gulf. We use heavier screen and metal that resists corrosion and chewing.
Will sealing my house trap animals inside?
Not the way we do it. We check for animals first and remove them, or use one-way doors so they leave before the last opening closes. Sealing with an animal still inside is one of the most common DIY mistakes.
Should I recheck my roof line after a hurricane?
Yes. Storms lift shingles, crack tile and tear vent screens, and those small openings are exactly what squirrels and rats look for. Call or text us after a major storm and we’ll take a look.
Close up your Clearwater home
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll find the gaps, show you what needs sealing and keep the animals outside.