Critter Control
Pest Control Inspection
Nobody wants unwanted company—especially the furry, feathered, or creepy-crawly kind. That’s where a pest control inspection comes in.
What is a pest control inspection? These inspections are the first step to reclaiming your home, ensuring it’s safe, comfortable, and pest-free. Whether you suspect you might have raccoons living in your attic, bats in your chimney, or rats in your crawlspace, a professional pest inspection is key to identifying the problem and finding an effective solution.
Our experienced team at Critter Control can help you identify signs of pests, determine what type of pests you’re dealing with, and find entry points and damage caused. Here’s what our professional pest control inspections entail, including what areas we cover, what we look for, and what you can expect after the assessment.
Areas Inspected by Critter Control Experts
At Critter Control, we leave no stone unturned when it comes to keeping your home and family safe. Our thorough residential pest control inspections start where the problems are but extend into those places where pests could either hide or gain entry. Our inspection checklist can include over 75 different areas of your house.
Exterior of the House
The exterior of your home can provide crucial clues to a pest problem. It’s where the pests usually get in, so it’s often where we start. Our team checks multiple areas, including the following:
Roof and Chimney:
This is a common entry area for pests adept at climbing, such as raccoons and squirrels.
- Animal-Proof Chimney Cap
- Chimney Crown
- Chimney Flue
- Chimney Brick & Mortar
- Chimney Flashing
- Chimney Cap Sealant
- Roof Ridge Vents
- Roof Attic Vents
- Roof Turbine Vents
- Roof Soil Stacks
- Roof Hot Stacks
- Roof Valley Flashing
- Roof Hip
- Roof to Soffit Junction
- Roof Dormer Flashings
- Roof to Wall Flashing
- Roof Step Flashings
- Roof Shingles (damage can allow pest entry)
Eaves, Soffits, & Fascia
These extra components on and around your roof may also house or provide access to pests.
- Eave Flashing
- Eave Water Drip Edge
- Fascia
- Fascia Turn
- Fascia Flashing
- Soffit “J” Flashing
- Soffit Turn
- Soffit “C” Flashing
- Soffit to Wall Flashing
- Soffit Penetrations
- Soffit to Fascia Junctions
Dormers
- Dormer Rake
- Dormer Fascia
- Dormer Window
- Dormer Vent
Parapet & Gables
- Parapet Coping Cap
- Parapet Flashing
- Parapet Penetrations
- Gable Flashing
- Gable Fascia
- Gable Attic Vent
- Gable Rake
Gutters
- Gutter Line
- Gutter Roof Hip Turn
- Underground Drain Pipes & French Drains
- Drainage Areas & Standing Water
Utility Penetrations & Vents:
Vents on the exterior of your home can be easy access points for smaller critters. These points, such as A/C returns and seals around your windows and doors, can become a convenient door for pests to use
- Utility Penetrations (Water, Gas, Electric, Cable)
- Stove Vent
- Bathroom Vent
- Dryer Vent
- Range Vent
- Microwave Vent
- HVAC Ducts & Returns (inspect for droppings or nesting materials)
Exterior Walls
- Windows
- Window Trim
- Window Flashings
- Doors
- Door Trim
- Door Flashings
- Garage Door, Garage Door Trim, Garage Door Flashing, Garage Door Seal
- Foundation (cracks or gaps can allow rodents and insects in)
- Siding (especially where it meets the foundation or roofline)
- Weep Holes in Brick (can be entry points for pests)
Patio, Deck, & Yard
- Patio
- Deck (Concrete, Addition, Wooden, Crawl Space)
- Mulch & Garden Beds (termites, ants, and rodents hide here)
- Tree Branches & Bushes Near Structures (provides a bridge for rodents)
- Firewood Stacks (can harbor termites and rodents)
- Fence Line & Gates (rodents and wildlife may burrow underneath)
- Retaining Walls (gaps in stone or wood may house pests)
Interior of the House
After gaining entry to your home, pests often move further inside to warm, dark, or undisturbed areas. We carefully check:
Attics:
These are ideal roosting or nesting places for squirrels, bats, and raccoons because they’re quiet, dark, and often undisturbed
- Attic Access
- Attic Gable Vent
- Attic Roof Ridge Vent
- Attic Roof Vents
- Attic Vent Screens (ensure intact and not torn)
- Attic Rafters
- Attic Power Fans
- Attic Purlin
- Attic Floor Joists
- Ceiling Joists
- Attic Electrical Wiring, Junctions, Boxes, Lighting
- Insulation
Basement and Crawl Spaces:
These areas often harbor house rats and other small pests.
- Exterior Basement Door, Trim, Flashing, Seal
- Basement Wall Rafters, Insulation, Flashing, Tie-Ins
- Basement Furnace, Vent, Hot Stack, Wall Penetration
- Basement Plumbing Penetrations (Ceiling, Floor, Wall)
- Crawl Space Foundation Vents (often compromised by rodents)
Inside
Rodents like mice and rats will leave evidence around your home.
- Interior Wall Voids (termites, rodents, and roaches hide here)
- Baseboards & Trim (small cracks can indicate pest activity)
- Cabinets (Kitchen & Bathroom) (check behind and under for signs of infestation)
- Pantries & Food Storage Areas (inspect for signs of stored-product pests)
- Floor Drains (common entry points for cockroaches and drain flies)
Garage & Storage Space
- Garage Attic Access (can be an overlooked entry point)
- Garage Wall-to-Floor Junctions (where pests often enter)
- Shed & Outbuildings (ensure no gaps or nesting sites)
When we determine where the pests are sneaking into your house, we thoroughly inspect every inch of where they might be to ensure we don’t overlook anything.
What Are We Looking For?
A pest control inspection is more than looking for the pests themselves. Instead, it’s about the bigger picture. These are a few of the things our experts will look for in an inspection:
- The type of pest: Be it raccoons, squirrels, rats, bats, or birds, we first determine what kind of pest you’re dealing with. This helps us choose which removal strategy will best suit the situation.
- How they are getting inside: Determining entry points is a must to prevent further pest invasions. We look for spots where they might be squeezing inside, such as through a roof gap, poorly sealed window, or damaged soffit.
- The damage they have done: Pests can do a number on your home, chewing through wires, tearing insulation to bits, and contaminating different spaces with urine and feces. During the inspection, we’ll assess the degree of damage and create a plan to help you remedy the damage the animals left behind.
How Much Does a Pest Control Inspection Cost?
The cost of a pest control inspection hinges on a couple of factors, including your home size, the severity of the infestation, and what kind of pest you’re dealing with. Pricing is subjective based on your situation, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Our team at Critter Control can evaluate the situation and provide an estimate specific to your home’s pest infestation.
What to Expect Next
After we complete the inspection, we’ll explain our findings to you and create a customized plan of action. The specifics of what happens next vary slightly from one situation to the next, but the general follow-up looks the same. Here’s what you can expect to happen next:
Removal and Trapping
Removal techniques depend on the location and type of pest. Once we have more information, we’ll choose a humane and efficient measure to remove the pests from your property.
Exclusion and Pest Control
Exclusion is a huge part of preventing the problem from recurring. This may include blocking off entry points and reinforcing areas most vulnerable to the pests. Through these exclusion methods, we help you ensure that your home doesn’t become host to unwelcome houseguests again.
Repairs
A pest infestation can result in serious structural damage to your home. Gnawed wires, destroyed insulation, damaged drywall—it can all add up fast. Our team can help you get back on the right track by restoring your home through animal damage repair. We’ll clean up areas contaminated by animal urine and feces, remove debris from clogged gutters, and even replace the insulation for complete attic restoration.
Ongoing Support
Some pest infestations require a multi-step process to fully eradicate the problem and evict your uninvited houseguests. We offer follow-up services as needed to help you keep your home blissfully pest-free.
Book a Pest Control Inspection Today to Eliminate Your Pest Problem
Dealing with pests in your home can be an overwhelming and downright unpleasant experience, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Critter Control, we understand the amount of stress involved when finding any unwanted critter infestation. We are committed to being your trusted partner in pest prevention.
Our pest control services are here to help, from a full pest control inspection to effective pest removal, repairs, and forward-thinking prevention. Our humane animal control methods provide long-term solutions that not only protect your home but also your peace of mind. Whether it’s a rat inspection, bat inspection, raccoon inspection, or anything in between, we’re here to help.
Don’t wait for pests to take over your home. Schedule your free pest control inspection today!