Squirrel exclusion
Squirrels chew to enlarge a gap, so the sealing uses metal and screws, not a quick patch. One-way doors let animals leave and block their return, usually after a check that no young remain inside.
Serving Williamson County
Squirrel and Raccoon Exclusion in Brentwood
Find where animals enter at the roofline and chimney, remove them, and close the gap.
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Squirrels and Raccoons
Squirrel and Raccoon Exclusion: what it covers
Quick answer
Squirrel and raccoon exclusion in Brentwood means finding how animals get into an attic, chimney or soffit, removing them in a way that does not strand young, and sealing every opening with durable material. Trapping alone does not fix the entry. Brentwood Pest Control answers 24/7 and schedules a technician the same day only when one is free.
Squirrels and raccoons are not drawn to a house by accident. They are drawn to what a house offers: a dry, warm, enclosed space well above the ground, reached by a limb that lets them step from tree to roof. Brentwood's mature trees, planted or retained when the subdivisions went in, make that step easy on a large share of lots, and the result is a familiar set of calls: scratching at first light, thumping at night, a chewed soffit, a dislodged vent cover.
This page explains how exclusion differs from simple trapping, where animals usually get in and what a careful job looks like. Brentwood Pest Control answers its phones 24/7 and connects you with an independent local licensed company. Wildlife work is regulated and often seasonal, so ask the company how it handles the timing, the animal and the young for your situation. A visit can be scheduled the same day when a technician is free.
- Service area
- Brentwood & Williamson County
- Availability
- Phones answered 24/7
- Phone
- (855) 974-4733
Warning signs
Signs you need squirrel and raccoon exclusion
Do not enter an attic with a loose animal, corner a raccoon or squirrel, or handle young. Wildlife can bite and scratch and may carry disease. Never use poison, and keep pets and children away from the area.
- Scratching, scurrying or rolling sounds in the attic in the morning or evening
- Heavy thumping or chittering at night, more typical of raccoons
- Chewed fascia, soffit corners or roof edges, with fresh wood showing
- Torn or flattened vent screens, or a dislodged ridge or gable vent cover
- Insulation pulled aside or matted, droppings or a musty smell in the attic
- Tree limbs within a few feet of the roof, or wires used as a path
- A raccoon sitting in or on the chimney, or sounds from the flue
- Damaged shingles, flashing or a lifted section at the edge of a dormer
Cost
How much does squirrel and raccoon exclusion cost in Brentwood?
No published Brentwood price for wildlife exclusion was found, so none is shown. A quote depends on the following.
| Job | Typical range | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Number and size of entry points | Set by the inspection | A single gap is a smaller job than damage along a long soffit |
| Roof height and pitch | Scales with access | Steep, high roofs need more equipment and time |
| Animal and presence of young | Changes the method | Litters need a slower, more careful plan |
| Chimney capping or vent replacement | Quoted per item | Metal caps and reinforced vents are fitted to the opening |
| Attic cleanup and insulation | Quoted separately | Droppings, nesting material and damaged insulation add scope |
These are cost drivers, not prices. No Brentwood or Williamson County figure was found, so none is shown, and the technician confirms your exact price before any work starts.
Options
Types and options for squirrel and raccoon exclusion
Raccoon exclusion
Raccoons are strong and can tear a weak repair. The work often involves a chimney cap, a reinforced vent and a trim around the roof edge, with care taken if there is a litter.
Prevention and trimming
Trimming limbs back from the roof, capping chimneys and securing vents lowers the chance of a return. This is often quoted with the exclusion or as a separate step.
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Why does trapping alone not solve a squirrel or raccoon problem?
Trapping removes an animal, but not the opening it used. Another animal will use the same gap, often within weeks. Exclusion fixes the route by sealing every entry with durable material after the animals have left, and that repair is what keeps the attic clear.
A trap also does not tell you whether young are inside. A mother removed in the wrong way can leave a litter that cannot survive, which is cruel and leads to odour and further problems. A reputable company asks about that before it starts.
The sealing stage is where the quality shows. Look for metal flashing and screen fixed with screws, a proper chimney cap, and a clear list of what was closed.
Where do animals usually get in on a Brentwood house?
Common entry points are roof edges and soffit corners, gable and ridge vents, the gap where a roof meets a wall, uncapped chimneys and any spot where a limb or wire reaches the roof. A technician checks each of these on the way up and in the attic.
Squirrels favor small holes at the roofline and will enlarge a gap by chewing. Raccoons prefer larger openings and can lift a loose vent or pull back a flap. Both climb easily, so trees and wires near the house count as part of the problem.
A single hole is rarely the only one. The technician follows the sounds and droppings in the attic and checks all four sides of the house, not only the one where noise was heard.
Is wildlife removal regulated, and does timing matter?
Wildlife work is regulated, and timing can depend on the species and whether young are present. Rules were not sourced for this page, so none are stated. Ask the company which rules and which timing apply to your animal and your situation before work begins.
It is reasonable to ask how the company handles relocation or release, whether it uses one-way doors, and how it checks for young. A clear and confident answer is a good sign.
Be wary of anyone who proposes poison, which can leave an animal dying in a wall, or who will not explain the seal-up step.
What about the damage left in the attic?
Animals leave droppings, urine, nesting material and sometimes chewed wiring. After removal and sealing, the attic is cleaned and, if needed, insulation is replaced. Damaged wiring should be checked by an electrician, and cleanup is quoted separately from the exclusion work.
Droppings and nesting material are a health and smell concern, so clean-up should be done with protective equipment and the right materials. Do not sweep dry droppings without a mask.
Ask whether the company does clean-up or can recommend a contractor. A photo record of the attic before and after is useful for your own records.
Our process
How our squirrel and raccoon exclusion visit works
Inspect inside and out
The technician looks at the whole roofline from the ground and, where safe, up close, then checks the attic for nests, droppings, damage and the animals' route.
Identify the animal
Squirrels, raccoons and other wildlife leave different signs. Identification matters because the entry, the method and the time of year for the work differ.
Plan around young animals
A female with young is a different job from a single adult. The company explains how it avoids separating young from their mother, and which timing applies. Ask it plainly.
Remove the animals humanely and legally
A one-way door or a trap is placed according to the situation. The company follows the rules that apply to the species and handles relocation or release as allowed.
Seal and repair
Every opening is closed with metal flashing, hardware cloth or a chimney cap, not foam or a thin patch. Cleanup of droppings and replacement of damaged insulation are quoted separately.
Williamson County
Why squirrel and raccoon exclusion is different in Nashville Metro
Brentwood's older subdivisions have tall, mature trees that overhang rooflines, and many houses have complicated roofs with dormers and gables. Each of those joins is a possible entry, and each tree limb can be a route.
Lots that back onto hillside woods or a greenway see wildlife pass through regularly. A house at the edge of that corridor is more exposed than one in the middle of a block.
Chimneys are a frequent place for raccoons on homes with a fireplace. If a chimney has no cap, ask for one, since it also keeps out birds and rain.
Where we work
Squirrel and Raccoon Exclusion across Williamson County
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- Squirrels and Raccoons in Antioch
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Franklin
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Nolensville
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Nashville
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Madison
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Arrington
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Hermitage
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Pegram
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Smyrna
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Thompsons Station
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Whites Creek
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Old Hickory
- Squirrels and Raccoons in College Grove
- Squirrels and Raccoons in La Vergne
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Mount Juliet
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Kingston Springs
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Fairview
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Goodlettsville
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Hendersonville
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Eagleville
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Joelton
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Ashland City
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Spring Hill
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Rockvale
- Squirrels and Raccoons in Murfreesboro
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FAQ
Squirrel and Raccoon Exclusion FAQs
How do I know if it is a squirrel or a raccoon?
Squirrels are usually active in daylight, with light scurrying. Raccoons are heavier, more active at night, and make thumping or chittering sounds. The technician identifies the animal from droppings, damage and the entry.
Will you remove the animal and fix the hole?
Exclusion normally includes both removal of the animal and sealing of the opening. The technician explains what is included, what is quoted separately, and who handles any carpentry or roofing repair.
Can I just block the hole myself?
Blocking the hole without checking can trap an animal inside or separate a mother from her young. Have the attic checked first, then seal with durable material.
How quickly can someone come?
Brentwood Pest Control answers phones 24/7. A technician is scheduled the same day only when one is free; no arrival time is promised. The company will tell you what timing it can offer and confirm the price.
Do I need a chimney cap?
On a house with a fireplace, a cap is the usual way to stop raccoons, squirrels and birds from entering the flue. Ask the technician to check the existing cap and flashing.
Will the problem come back?
If every opening is sealed with metal and the limbs are trimmed back, the chance falls a lot. It is not zero, so check the roofline after storms and have any new gap closed promptly.