Roof vents, soffiting and gutterlines are high traffic areas for wildlife to test out and leverage their way in. One reason for this is the materials used by contractors are not pest proof and the structural architecture and builds tend to have deficiencies allowing for structural weakness and good spots for wildlife to ply open or sit safely to work on chewing directly through. 

Clay tile roofs for example have a running gap every 5” for rodents to access, and some raccoons have come to realise that cedar shake roofs have areas of no so they can easily claw their way straight through the middle without much effort. 

It's not just how the roof has been built but access onto the roof also plays a role.

Have a look around your home for overhanging vegetation and tree branches which provide wildlife easy access onto the roof. Simply cutting landscaping back at least 4’ from the roof edge or installing run guards on power lines deterring rats from using them as pathways goes a long way in reducing the number of animals probing your structure.

So whether you have a raccoon that has forced open your soffiting, squirrels nesting in your chimney or flickers hammering on your stucco they can be removed, and this activity prevented. 

“Can I pest proof my roof?”

Absolutely! First you need to make sure all wildlife have left before you seal up - have a look at our blog articles on removing animals from your structure.

When it comes to pest proofing, installing materials which wildlife and rodents cannot chew through will protect your roof and investment. These may range from reinforced steel mesh to custom flashing. 

Our team only uses commercial grade quality equipment in combination with their installation expertise to ensure pest proofing withstands multiple years against wildlife and rodents testing the structure to get back in. Our attention to detail extends down to the hardware including roofing screws and sealant while all our wildlife team are licensed and qualified.

There is a reason we stand behind our industry-leading warranties – it covers the entire roof! 

Did you know we one of the only companies who specialise in pest proofing clay tile roofs?

Give our team a call to find out how your roof can be protected and live wildlife-free.