Raccoon Inspection Guides Solution

If you have evidence or a suspicion that raccoons are getting into your house, an inspection is in order. 

When Frontline Animal Removal does an inspection for raccoons we look for damage and entry points. 

 Typical damage we look for is: 

• Removed soffit panels 
• Holes in the roof 
• Torn up shingles 
• Damaged fascia and fascia trim 

Typical entrance spots are: 

• Water damaged areas of the roof 
• Uncapped chimneys 
• Where two roofs meet 
• Unsecured soffit panels 
• Vents in all shapes and sizes 

A raccoon inspection reveals the extent of the damage and informs us about what needs to be done in order to provide a solution. 

Most solutions involve removing the raccoons using the spot and making repairs that will keep other raccoons out. 

For homeowners in the Summit, Stark, Portage County area with a raccoon problem, our inspection informs a unique plan for your property to make it raccoon-free. 

A Tale of Two Inspections 

In this post, we present a Tale of Two Inspection; both revealed on video.  One inspection results in generally not-so-bad-news.  While the other results in an “Ouch”. 

Let’s go with the good news inspection first. 

The good news with this inspection is that there is no raccoon in the house!  The raccoon did not make it inside through the shingles where these two roof lines meet.  As you can see by the torn-up shingles and damaged trim, the raccoon definitely wanted in but didn’t make it. 

This inspection reveals there is some damage, but it isn’t too costly to fix.  If left unfixed though, water and more destruction from the raccoon could bring more problems.  It’s in the best interest of this homeowner to deal with this issue now while it is small and cosmetic. 

Contrast that inspection with the following one. 

As you can see, the raccoon-in-the basement-problem is much more a symptom of this foundation issue than a raccoon damage problem. 

Here’s a case where an inspection for a raccoon revealed a much larger problem.  It’s good to realize (sooner rather than later) that this sill plate is rotting.  But, it doesn’t lessen the sting involved with learning of this problem.  We’ll not go so far as to thank the raccoon but, when animals reveal a structural issue the best thing to do is chalk it up as a silver lining. 

Needless to say, making a conclusive repair here is going to be pretty involved. 

Raccoon Inspection | Akron, Canton, Kent 

Having an inspection done is the first step in solving your nuisance wild animal issue. 

You probably already have a pretty good idea of what is going on, but an inspection can reveal more than you might think. 

Frontline Animal Removal will find out what is going on at your home or business regarding nuisance wildlife.  And once we do, we’ll come up with a plan to make your property animal free. 

Animal Removal is often the first step.  Repair is usually the important second step.  We have a lot of experience with both. 

Want your animal problem to go away? Start with a call to Frontline Animal Removal today!