Wildlife exclusion in Melbourne, FL
Wildlife exclusion in Melbourne means sealing a house the way it actually fails: crawl space vents on the old river cottages, roof returns and soffits on the newer stucco homes.
- Seal it once, seal it right
- Older and newer homes
- Materials animals can’t chew
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Quick answer. Critter Guys offers wildlife exclusion in Melbourne, FL, for homes, condos and businesses. We inspect the property, remove any animals already inside, then seal and reinforce every entry point, including soffits, roof returns, vents, AC chases, tile edges and crawl space openings, with materials animals can’t chew or pry open. It’s the step that keeps them out for good. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Prevention is always our first recommendation
It’s cheaper to seal a gap than to fix what an animal does after it gets in. If you’ve heard something once, now is the time to have the house checked.
Two kinds of Melbourne houses, two kinds of exclusion
Melbourne’s east side, around downtown and Eau Gallie, has a lot of older homes. Many are frame-built on raised foundations, with crawl spaces, wooden soffits and mature oaks overhead. These homes tend to have openings at ground level and at the roof.
The middle and west of the city are mostly block and stucco homes on slabs, built from the 1960s on. With no crawl space, the openings are at the roof line: roof returns, soffits, gable vents and tile edges. Exclusion on these homes is mostly a roof job.
What we see in Melbourne
- Older frame homes near the lagoon
- Block homes west to I-95
- Eau Gallie merged in 1969
- Brevard County
From recent jobs
What we seal during wildlife exclusion
Every house is different, but these are the spots we close most often in Melbourne. We use hardware cloth, metal flashing, heavy-duty sealants and other materials that hold up to chewing and Florida weather.
- Roof returns and soffit gaps
- Gable vents, roof vents and dryer vents
- Crawl space vents, skirting and lattice
- AC line chases and plumbing penetrations
- Barrel tile edges and fascia gaps
Why sealing has to come after removal
Sealing a house with an animal inside is one of the most common mistakes we see. A trapped squirrel chews a new hole. A trapped raccoon tears up the soffit. Trapped bats die in the walls or end up in the living room.
So exclusion always starts with getting the animals out, using humane trapping or one-way doors. For squirrels, our Melbourne squirrel removal uses one-way doors that let them leave before we seal.
Bats and the maternity season
Bat exclusion can’t happen from April 15 through August 14, when pups are too young to fly. If bats are part of the problem, we plan around that. See our Melbourne bat removal page for timing.
Melbourne customers on sealing their homes
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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!!! ❤️
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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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Our wildlife exclusion process in Melbourne
Here’s how an exclusion job goes from start to finish.
Inspect
We go over the entire house, from the roof to the foundation, and document every opening and weak spot. You’ll see photos of each one, so you know exactly what you’re paying to have closed.
Remove
Any animals inside are removed humanely under FWC rules before sealing begins. That might mean one-way doors on a squirrel hole, live traps for a raccoon or a scheduled bat exclusion.
Seal and reinforce
Each opening is closed, and weak areas nearby are reinforced before they fail.
Repair
Damaged soffits, vents, screens and fascia are repaired. If droppings or nesting were left behind, our Melbourne attic cleanup crew handles that part.
Signs your home needs exclusion
Plenty of Melbourne homes need sealing before anything has moved in. Walk around the outside and look for these.
- Gaps you can see at roof corners or soffits
- Loose or damaged vent screens
- Branches touching the roof
- Recent storm damage to the roof or soffit
- Previous wildlife problems in the home
- Broken crawl space vents or skirting
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Questions about wildlife exclusion in Melbourne
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does wildlife exclusion cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the size of the house, the number of openings, the roof type and whether there’s a crawl space. A raised cottage near the lagoon usually needs work at both the roof and the foundation, so it prices differently from a slab ranch off Wickham Road. You’ll know the full scope from the inspection before we touch anything.
Is exclusion worth it if I’ve only seen one animal?
Usually, yes. If one animal found a way in, others will too. Sealing the openings now costs less than repairing damage later.
Do older Melbourne homes need more exclusion work?
Often. Older homes with crawl spaces have openings at ground level as well as at the roof, and wood soffits and fascia can rot or loosen over time. We check both.
Will exclusion work on a tile roof?
Yes. Bats and rats often get in under the first row of tile or where tile meets the fascia. We seal those gaps with materials made for tile roofs.
Can you exclude animals from commercial buildings?
Yes. We work with businesses, property managers and HOAs on offices, warehouses and condo buildings. The same methods apply, just on a larger scale.
Do you offer exclusion outside Melbourne?
Yes. Our crew seals homes in Palm Bay and up the coast in Titusville, plus inland across Greater Orlando. Our Orlando wildlife exclusion page goes over our methods, and our Melbourne wildlife control page covers what else we do here.
Keep wildlife out of your Melbourne home
Call or text (321) 203-6963 to have your Melbourne roof line and foundation checked. We’ll walk the whole house with you and point out every gap.