When entry-point exclusion is the right scope
Large West Vancouver homes often need one or two high-leverage fixes instead of a vague “seal everything” quote. Entry-point exclusion is scoped to verified or strongly suspected openings tied to noise, tracks, camera hits, or interior evidence. It is the right call when you already know where they are getting in — or when an inspection isolates a narrow failure line.
Roofline and vent failures common on North Shore homes
Complex roofs create short returns, step flashing gaps, and uncapped vents that raccoons and squirrels test every season. We look for stained wood, compressed soffit, pulled screens, and chew patterns at plastic vent covers. Repairs use materials that match the species risk — not lightweight plastic that fails again next year.
Foundation and garage routes rodents repeat
Mice and rats often run garage door corners, foundation vents, and utility penetrations where soil moisture keeps gnaw marks fresh. On hillside lots, stair stringers and low deck joists can hide a 19 mm gap that reads “nothing” until you follow the smudge marks. We close those routes with mechanical barriers, not caulk alone.
How we verify before we seal
We avoid sealing active occupancy without a plan. That means checking for fresh nesting material, sound, and temperature cues in voids when safe. If wildlife is inside, we coordinate timing withraccoon control orsquirrel control before permanent closure.
Coordination with pest or wildlife control
Exclusion is often the second half of control: population addressed, then openings closed. For whole-home hardening beyond targeted fixes, seepest proofing in West Vancouver.
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