Permanent Wildlife Proofing & Exclusion
Nuisance animals are territorial and will often try to return if repairs aren't done correctly. We don't just remove attic pests; we fortify your home to keep them out for good.
We offer comprehensive exterior protection, including:
Custom Vent Covers- Chimney caps, eaves, gable, ridge, and bathroom vents.
Structural Sealing- Professional caulking, flashing, and deck screening.
Our Quality Promise- We never use unsightly, easily chewed spray foam on the exterior of your home. We use premium roof sealants and caulking for a durable, clean finish.
Read below to see why investing in proper wildlife repairs protects your most valuable asset:
Chimney Caps
Professional Chimney Cap Installation
A high-quality chimney cap is your first line of defense against unwanted guests like raccoons, birds, and bats moving into your fireplace. Because standard caps aren't always enough to stop bats, we go the extra mile by installing customized hardware cloth beneath the capโusing 1/2" mesh for standard flues and a tighter 1/4" mesh for natural gas fireplaces. With a wide variety of caps available for every flue size, we will help you choose and install the perfect fit for your chimney stack.
Ridge-Vents
Expert Ridge Vent Wildlife Repair
Ridge vents are essential for roof ventilation, but they can easily become gateways for bats and other wildlife. Standard fiberglass screens often deteriorate when bats roost beneath the vent cap, and missing rubber end-inserts (common on metal caps like the one pictured) leave wide-open entry points. We thoroughly inspect and secure loose ridge vents, patching vulnerable gaps with durable hardware cloth and roof sealant. For the most effective, permanent protection against critters, we can also upgrade your roof with specialized wildlife barriers like Ridge-Guardยฎ or Ridge-Wrap.
Flashing
Versatile Flashing for Wildlife Prevention
Custom metal flashing is one of the most effective ways to wildlife-proof your property. When installed securely around chimneys and eaves, it seals off common entry points to keep mice, squirrels, bats, and birds out of your attic. Flashing is also an excellent exterior deterrent; applying shiny metal above doorways or on wood siding stops bats from roosting and prevents woodpeckers from causing destructive damage. We can even wrap your bird feeder posts with smooth flashing to stop climbing raccoons and squirrels in their tracks!
Eave Repair
Professional Eave Repair & Wildlife Sealing
The eave intersections where two rooflines meet often leave behind small construction gaps, making them a common entry point for wildlife. Squirrels frequently exploit these gaps by chewing their way inside, while bats can fold their bodies to slip through incredibly tight spaces. Birds are also drawn to open eaves, building nests in the soffits that block proper ventilation and create hazardous airborne bacteria. We permanently secure these vulnerable areas by reinforcing them with custom metal flashing or heavy-duty hardware cloth, ensuring critters stay outside where they belong.
Bathroom Vent Cover
Vent Cover Installation & Nest Removal
Birds love to build nests inside the exhaust pipes of bathroom and dryer vents, which restricts airflow and prevents your systems from functioning properly. Our service starts with a complete cleanout; if necessary, we'll access your attic to detach and thoroughly empty the exhaust pipe. Once the line is totally clear, we secure the exterior with specialized protective cages to keep birds out permanently. While some try to use standard hardware cloth to cover these openings, we strongly advise against it because it easily clogs with lint and debris. Instead, we install proper, elevated vent cages designed for optimal airflow and maximum wildlife exclusion.
Deck-Barriers
Underground Deck & Porch Barriers
Groundhogs, skunks, and other burrowing animals frequently dig under decks and porches to create their dens. To permanently solve this problem, we install customized underground exclusion barriers. Our process involves digging an 18-inch trench around the base of your structure and securing heavy-duty, galvanized hardware cloth. We tailor the mesh size (1/8", 1/4", or 1/2" gauge) to target your specific wildlife issue. Finally, we meticulously backfill the trench, leaving you with a hidden, impenetrable shield that stops nuisance wildlife from tunneling under your property.
Gable Vents
Professional Gable Vent Exclusion
Gable vents are designed to help your attic breathe, but they are also a primary target for bats, birds, and squirrels. While many homes feature interior bug screens, these do nothing to stop animals from roosting and nesting right inside the exterior louvers. We provide a permanent solution by installing galvanized hardware cloth to the outside of the vent. This physically blocks wildlife before they can enter the slats, and because the mesh blends seamlessly into the vent's shadows, the upgrade remains virtually unnoticeable from the ground.
Canned Roof Vent
Durable Roof & Can Vent Cages
Standard interior screens won't stop birds and squirrels from building nests under your exterior roof vents, and they certainly won't stop a determined raccoon from ripping the vent top completely off. Michigan Wildlife Solutions prevents these destructive break-ins by installing heavy-duty exterior vent cages. Available in your choice of galvanized or stainless steel, these custom covers physically block wildlife from chewing or tearing their way into your attic, ensuring your home remains completely secure.