Summary
A homeowner reported noises in their brick bungalow’s attic and called us for raccoon removal in Cambridge. Snow covered the roof during the first visit, obscuring entry points and making the inspection difficult. Raccoon and squirrel droppings in the attic indicated animals had made an entry point. A one-way door will be installed once the main entryway is found during subsequent visits.
Background / Property Context
This small bungalow was located in the Blair Road area of Cambridge. It was situated near a river and surrounded by several parks, creating an environment that supports a variety of wildlife.
Customer Concern
The homeowner heard heavy movement in the attic late at night. The timing and behaviour suggested raccoon activity.
Inspection & Findings
Visit 1 – Initial Inspection (Winter)
During the initial visit, the technician discovered a potential entry point at a soffit intersection. Nearby, they also found vulnerable areas like roof vents, which are often made of plastic and can be damaged by raccoons and squirrels.
Treatment / Removal
Visit 2 – Exclusion Work
The customer chose to go forward with the quoted exclusion to remove the animal from the attic.
Exclusion & Repairs
The technicians returned to complete the newly approved exclusion work. This visit included:
Installation of a one-way door at the soffit wall intersection.
The installation of three wall vents in areas that could be used by rodents to access the interior of the home.
The sealing of an open area by a utility line fusing exterior-grade sealant to reinforce sealed areas.
Installation of four galvanized steel roof vent covers over plastic roof vents that are sensitive to wildlife manipulation.
Visit 3 – Follow-Up / Additional Exclusion
Since the customer was still hearing activity, the technician returned for a closer inspection and discovered two entry points that had been missed during the initial inspection.
The technician sealed one corner of the open areas at the roof’s drip edge with galvanized steel mesh and moved the one-way door to the larger entry point at the opposite corner.
The work took place during early raccoon baby season. The attic was inspected for immobile raccoon babies. Raccoon mothers hide the babies under insulation to make them harder to find. The technician used an infrared camera to detect heat signatures, but none were found.
Outcome & Confirmation
Upon returning to remove the one-way doors and complete final sealing, the homeowner reported no further noise or activity in the attic or roof. A final inspection confirmed that all identified entry points had been secured. Since completion of the work, there have been no additional wildlife issues reported at the property.
Technician Notes
The initial inspect was difficult but continued inspections revealed the main entry point and resolved the issue on the third visit.
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