Animal proofing is what turns a one-time removal into a permanent fix. Every Hermosa Beach home has the same weak points: roof and gable vents with brittle screens, gaps where the roofline meets a second story, open eave returns, worn garage door seals, plumbing and AC line penetrations, and crawlspace vents along the foundation. Rats, bats, birds and raccoons find them quickly.
We seal those openings with materials animals cannot chew through: galvanized hardware cloth, steel mesh, sheet metal and exterior-grade sealant, painted or finished to blend with the house. The work is done carefully so attic ventilation still works, which matters in the damp coastal air.
We provide animal proofing throughout Hermosa Beach and nearby Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Lawndale, Hawthorne and Gardena.
Common entry points we seal
Salt air rusts cheap window screen and foam crumbles in the sun, so many DIY repairs fail within a season. Proper exclusion uses heavier materials that hold up near the coast.
Roofline and vent gaps
Gaps at roof-to-wall junctions, broken vent screens and open eave returns are the top entry points for roof rats and bats.
Foundation and deck openings
Torn crawlspace vents, gaps under decks and stairs, and holes at pipe penetrations give raccoons, opossums and skunks access.
Our animal proofing process
Exclusion starts with a ladder-and-flashlight inspection of the whole structure and ends with a photo report of every sealed point.
Entry-point survey
We inspect the roof, attic, siding, foundation and deck and mark every gap that is big enough for an animal.
Seal with durable materials
Openings are closed with hardware cloth, steel mesh, flashing and sealant, keeping vents functional.
Warranty and check-up
You get a photo report and a written warranty, and we return if anything gets through a sealed point.
Why choose us for animal proofing
Exclusion is the part of animal control that saves money over time. Done right, it means you stop paying for repeat trapping and repeat damage every season.
Recent animal proofing jobs: roofline rodent exclusion on a two-story beach home in Hermosa Beach.
- Chew-proof, salt-air-resistant materials
- Photo report of every sealed point
- Written warranty on exclusion work
Animal Proofing FAQs
Exclusion means sealing all the openings an animal could use to get into your home, after the animals inside have been removed. It is the long-term solution to rodents, bats, birds and wildlife.
Most single-family homes in the South Bay cost between $495 and $1,800 to seal completely, depending on roof type, number of vents and how much foundation or deck needs screening.
No. We screen vents rather than block them and use mesh sized to keep animals out while letting air move freely.
Yes. Our exclusion work includes a written warranty on every sealed point. If an animal gets in through one, we come back and fix it at no charge.
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