Wildlife Damage Cleanup & Sanitation

Response time depends on the nature and severity of the situation. We do our best to schedule an inspection within 24 to 48 hours for most calls. If a bat is inside your living space or you have a safety concern involving a venomous snake or rabies-vector animal, mention that when you call and we will prioritize accordingly. Contact us at 828-538-1980.

The most common signs are sounds, scratching, thumping, running noises, or chittering in the ceiling or attic, especially around dawn and dusk for raccoons and bats, or during the day for squirrels. You may also notice damaged soffits or fascia visible from the ground, an ammonia-like odor coming from above, or dark staining on the ceiling. A visual inspection from the ground sometimes reveals a torn soffit panel or an obvious entry hole at the roofline.

Yes and the damage compounds quickly. Raccoons tear apart insulation and contaminate it with roundworm eggs that remain viable for years. Squirrels chew electrical wiring inside attic insulation, creating a fire hazard that may not be visible until significant damage has occurred. Bats deposit guano that can support Histoplasma fungal growth. Skunks and opossums in crawlspaces damage vapor barriers and leave behind contaminated insulation. The longer any animal remains, the more expensive the remediation becomes.

If you hear noises on a regular schedule, particularly at the same time of day or night over multiple days, it is likely an established resident rather than a passing visitor. Repeat sightings, persistent odors, physical damage to the roofline or soffits, and droppings found consistently in the same location all indicate an animal that has settled in. One inspection is usually sufficient to determine whether you have a temporary visitor or a nesting animal.

Yes. We handle wildlife problems at homes, rental properties, vacation cabins, farms, outbuildings, and commercial properties throughout Western North Carolina. The inspection and exclusion process is similar regardless of property type. The goal is always to identify where the animals are getting in and permanently close those access points.