Structural Protection & Home Defense
Expert Solutions to Eliminate Pests from Your Property
Build a Fortress, Not a Buffet
A house is a system. It has a roof, siding, soffits, fascia, vents, a foundation, and utility penetrations. Every single one of those is a potential entry point for wildlife. And if even one is vulnerable, animals will find it.
Our structural protection service is exactly what it sounds like: we make your building impenetrable to wildlife. No gaps, no weak spots, no welcome mat for raccoons and rats.
What We Use (And Why It Matters)
The difference between a temporary fix and a permanent solution is the materials. Here’s what we use and why:
Heavy-Gauge Galvanized Steel Mesh: Not the flimsy hardware cloth you find at the big box store. We use 14-gauge steel mesh — thick enough that squirrels and rats cannot chew through it. We install it over vents, chimneys, and large gaps, and we fasten it with screws and washers, not staples.
Custom Metal Fabrication: Sometimes a gap isn’t a neat rectangle. It’s a weird shape around a pipe, a vent, or an architectural detail. That’s when we fabricate custom metal flashing on-site, shaped exactly to fit the gap, and sealed tight.
Industrial Polyurethane Sealant: For smaller cracks and gaps, the kind you might not even see from the ground — we use professional-grade sealant that stays flexible in Nebraska’s extreme temperature swings. It doesn’t crack, doesn’t shrink, and wildlife can’t pry it open.
Copper Mesh: For weep holes and small gaps around brick and stone. Copper doesn’t rust, and rodents can’t chew through it, but air can still flow — so your house keeps breathing while staying sealed.
Common Entry Points We Seal
- Soffit & Fascia Gaps: Where rooflines meet the wall. A classic entry point for bats, birds, and squirrels.
- Roof Vents & Turbines: Unprotected vents are an open invitation for raccoons and squirrels.
- Chimney Caps: Missing or damaged chimney caps let in raccoons, birds, and rain.
- Foundation Cracks: Even small cracks can be widened by determined animals.
- Utility Penetrations: Gaps around gas lines, electrical conduits, and AC lines.
- Garage Door Seals: Worn-out bottom seals are a highway for rodents and snakes.
- Crawlspace Vents: Uncovered vents are a direct route into your home’s underbelly.
Custom Metal Fabrication
- On-site custom-bent metal flashing
- Chimney flashing repairs
- Roofline and fascia protection
- Wildlife-proofing for complex structures
- Long-lasting, professional-grade solutions (not hardware-store fixes)
Chimney & Roofline Protection
- Chimney cap installation
- Chimney wildlife-proof covers
- Chimney inspections for animal entry
- Repairs related to wildlife intrusion
Vent & Opening Protection
- Animal-proof dryer vent covers
- Bathroom & kitchen vent guards
- Attic and roof vent cages
- Wildlife-resistant exterior vent solutions
When we finish a structural protection job, you get a detailed report of what we found, what we sealed, and what materials we used. No surprises. No “we’ll get to it later.” Your home is protected, and you can sleep better knowing you won’t wake up to scratching in the walls.
