Professional Wildlife Damage Repairs

Wildlife Damage Repairs

Once you have had a nuisance wildlife problem in your home or other building, you may wonder what the next step is. Generally, the wildlife removal process does not end simply with the removal of all the animals. In fact, this is just the first step of many. Very high on your to-do list should be wildlife damage repairs, as it is absolutely vital to have all of the damage caused by nuisance animals repaired. It does not matter what animal you had in your home, as each of them creates a different type of damage. Continue reading to learn more about wildlife damage repairs.

Rodent Damage

Rodents are among the worst offenders when it comes to wildlife damage. Rats, mice, and squirrels, as well as chipmunks, all cause similar problems to homes. The first, most important repair that must generally be made is to seal up and fix any of the entry holes that these rodents created by chewing their way through materials. This will prevent any future wildlife from making their way into your home through these holes, as well as increase energy efficiency. In addition to repairing entry holes, another common repair will be the repair of wires. More often than not, rats, mice, and squirrels will chew up different wires they can find in your attic or inside of your walls. This poses a serious fire hazard and these wires should be repaired as soon as possible. Another common problem caused by rodents is the destruction of structural beams and other lumber throughout your home. While rodents rarely chew clear through a large beam, many smaller support structures can be weakened, which can eventually lead to a more serious collapse and a much larger repair bill. Finally, the last piece of rodent damage that needs to be repaired is any additional holes that lead to different parts of the home. Often, rats, mice, and squirrels will chew through drywall, gaining them access to more parts of the home. Every bit of damage rodents cause should be dealt with quickly, as they are all pretty serious problems.

Bird and Bat Damage

Birds and bats often cause much of the same damage to homes and other buildings. While bats and birds are generally passive damage-causing animals, they still cause the potential for very expensive repairs if not dealt with for long periods of time. To begin with, birds and bats cause the most damage with their droppings and urine. While it might seem odd, this has to do with the fact that bat and bird droppings are very corrosive and can cause metal to corrode far more rapidly than it would in a natural setting with no exposure to droppings. This rapidly advancing corrosion can eventually cause enough weakening in the metal to cause a complete failure, leading to the collapse of the metal in some cases. This can lead to very expensive repair bills, as well as the potential for people to be harmed. Any bit of metal that is load-bearing and is seen to be corroding due to bird or bat droppings should be repaired to prevent a long-term disaster from occurring. In addition to this problem, woodpeckers can also cause serious problems in homes. The incessant pecking of woodpeckers can weaken structural lumber, as well as cause it to become rotten and collapse. Each of these bat and bird damages should be repaired very soon to prevent any serious failures from occurring.