Job Overview
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
Structure: Two-story detached house
Problem: Squirrel activity in the attic through the roof
Service: Humane squirrel removal and exclusion
Visits: 2
Summary
Our team completed a two-visit squirrel removal project for a detached home in Waterloo after the homeowner reported ongoing squirrel activity in the attic. The issue had persisted for approximately three years, with repeated wildlife entry through the same roof area. Technician Andrew confirmed active squirrel activity, installed humane one-way doors over the primary access points, and returned after activity had ceased to remove the devices and permanently secure the entry locations.
Background / Property Context
The property is a two-story detached home with roofline and eave components that provide potential access points if gaps develop. During the inspection, damaged building materials near the roof edge and eave area were identified as the primary locations being used by squirrels to enter the attic.
Customer Concern
The homeowner reported hearing squirrels in the attic and explained that the problem had returned repeatedly over the previous three years. They requested a long-term solution that would humanely remove the squirrels and prevent future access.
Inspection & Findings
Andrew completed a full exterior inspection and confirmed active squirrel activity entering through openings near the roofline.
Inspection findings included:
- A damaged roof opening that provided direct access into the attic.
- Active squirrel entry through the primary roof access point.
- Additional vulnerable wall vent locations requiring temporary one-way doors during the removal process.
The photographs show visible damage around the roof opening, the installation of one-way doors at the eave entry point, and the completed exclusion work following the removal process.
Cause Analysis
Squirrels frequently return to proven nesting locations when entry points remain accessible. Damaged roof components and gaps near the eaves can provide sheltered access into attic spaces, allowing recurring infestations over multiple seasons. Permanently securing these openings after the animals have exited is essential to preventing repeat activity.
Treatment / Removal
During the first visit, Andrew confirmed active squirrel activity and installed humane one-way doors over the primary entry point, allowing the squirrels to leave the attic without re-entering.
Additional work included:
- Installation of two one-way doors over the damaged wall vent entry points.
Exclusion & Repairs
Following confirmation that squirrel activity had stopped, our team returned for the second visit. The temporary one-way doors were removed, and the former entry points were permanently sealed to prevent future access.
All exclusion work was inspected to verify the repairs were secure and that no additional wildlife entry points remained at the completed locations.
Outcome & Confirmation
At the follow-up visit, the homeowner reported no further sounds or signs of squirrel activity. We removed the one-way doors, completed the permanent sealing of the entry point, inspected the exclusion work, and confirmed no further wildlife activity was reported.
Technician Notes
Andrew identified a long-standing squirrel entry point that had contributed to repeated attic activity over several years. Humane one-way doors allowed the squirrels to exit safely before permanent exclusion was completed. The final inspection confirmed the entry point had been secured and no additional activity was observed.