Animal Damage
Remove the animal. Repair the entry point. Help prevent it from returning.
What's That Noise?
The most common question we get. When you hear it and how it sounds often tells us what's in your home.
9 PM to 5 AM
Heavy noise in the ceiling
Usually a sign of a raccoon.
Same time every night after 9 PM
Light scratching in the walls or ceiling
Usually a sign of mice. Mice are very structured. It's usually the same time, within an hour, every night.
During the day
Scampering across the edge of the building
Usually a sign of squirrels.
Hearing something? Call 847-516-9934 or request an inspection.
Bat Control
Bats in the attic can leave droppings, stains and odors and create health risks for your family. We look for where they're getting in, exclude them humanely, and seal the openings we find to help keep them out.
- ✓Full inspection of rooflines, ridge vents, soffits and gables
- ✓Humane exclusion in accordance with all state and federal regulations, including seasonal restrictions
- ✓Ridge Guard® Ridge Vent Screen installed to keep bats, wasps and mice out while your attic still breathes
- ✓Entry points we find are sealed to help keep bats out
Raccoon Control
Insurance tip: Some homeowner insurance policies cover raccoon damage as mammal damage. We have a licensed public adjuster on staff who can help with your claim.
Raccoons tear into roofs, soffits and vents to nest in attics and chimneys, ruining insulation and leaving behind dangerous droppings. We remove them and repair the entry points to help keep them from getting back in.
- ✓Inspection of roofs, soffits, chimneys, vents and decks
- ✓Humane trapping and removal in accordance with Illinois regulations
- ✓Damaged entry points repaired and sealed
- ✓Chimney caps and vent screens to help discourage return visits
Raccoon Inspection & Trap Setup — $450
Experienced eyes on the animal problem—and the damage it leaves behind.
Your initial service is performed by Christopher A. Aumiller, a licensed Illinois roofer, licensed public insurance adjuster, and experienced nuisance wildlife professional.
Your $450 inspection and setup fee includes:
- ✓Initial wildlife inspection: Evaluate raccoon activity and identify accessible entry points.
- ✓Professional trap setup: Position and secure the trap based on the inspection findings.
- ✓Roofing and damage assessment: Examine accessible affected areas for damage and explain recommended repairs.
- ✓A clear plan: Explain the next steps for removal, entry-point repairs, and preventing animals from returning.
- ✓Insurance policy review and damage mitigation: With a copy of your insurance policy, review coverage provisions and exclusions to assess whether wildlife damage may qualify for a claim. If the damage is covered, reasonable temporary repairs to protect your home from further damage may also be eligible for reimbursement. Trapping necessary to stop ongoing damage may qualify as a mitigation expense, depending on your policy and the circumstances of the loss. We assess whether these costs can be included in your claim. Coverage and reimbursement are not guaranteed.
You receive professional insight into how the raccoon entered, what damage it caused, and what needs attention to protect your home.
$450
Inspection & trap setup
$190
Per animal pick-up
Bat attic inspection: $175 minimum (local service areas)
Prices are for local service areas on low-pitched roofs, one to two stories. Steep-slope roofs or jobs that need scaffolding have an added labor charge on the setup fee.
The $450 fee covers the initial inspection and trap setup. Animal pickup, additional service visits, repairs, exclusion, and cleanup are priced separately. Insurance coverage and payment are subject to your policy terms and the insurer’s claim determination.
Our main service: pest control maintenance plans
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