Wildlife removal is not just getting the animal out. Sterex focuses on the entry point, humane exit, baby-season handling where needed, follow-up confirmation, and durable repair so the same opening does not stay exposed.
Roofline-first diagnosis
Most wildlife jobs are solved by finding the exact opening and closing it after the animal exits.
The first step is finding how the animal got in. We inspect vents, soffits, fascia boards, roof edges, chimneys, pipe penetrations, attic spaces, droppings, nesting material, and fresh damage.
When needed, we use capability-based tools such as endoscopic cameras, thermal checks, drone-assisted roof review, ladders, and close visual inspection to reduce guesswork.
For raccoons and squirrels, the common plan is a one-way door over the active opening. The animal can leave naturally but cannot come back through the same gap.
Spring and early summer are common periods for young animals. If babies are present, they may need manual removal before the exclusion setup is completed.
After the animal has had time to exit, we return to confirm activity has cleared. Equipment is removed where appropriate and the entry point is prepared for repair.
The final step is closing the current opening and reducing future risk. This can include sealing, mesh, vent covers, roof or vent repair, and waterproofing where relevant.
If an active raccoon or squirrel entry is sealed immediately, the animal can be trapped inside the attic or walls. A one-way door gives the animal a controlled exit first. Once activity is clear, the opening can be sealed or repaired.
The animal leaves naturally through the one-way door.
The door blocks return through the same opening.
We confirm activity has cleared before closing the hole.
The entry point is sealed, meshed, or repaired within scope.
The inspection determines the exact scope. Raccoons and squirrels often need one-way doors and follow-up repair. Birds often need nest cleanup and vent protection. Bat work starts with inspection because sealing requirements vary.
Raccoon calls often start with roofline, attic, soffit, vent, chimney, or fascia inspection. Sterex installs a one-way door, handles baby removal when needed, returns for follow-up, then repairs the current raccoon damage.
View serviceSquirrel calls usually involve small roofline gaps, fascia chewing, vent access, or attic noise. The process uses one-way doors, mesh, follow-up confirmation, and repair around the active entry point.
View serviceBird work focuses on nest removal, cleaning, and new vent cover installation. The goal is to clear the affected vent or nesting area and block repeat nesting.
View serviceBat work is quoted after inspection. The scope depends on access, entry points, activity level, and sealing needs, so Sterex avoids fixed online pricing for bat removal.
Request inspectionThe follow-up visit is where the property gets protected. Depending on the quote, Sterex may seal the active opening, install mesh, replace or cover vents, repair current animal damage, add waterproofing where relevant, and recommend prevention steps for weak points nearby.
Wildlife pricing depends on the service, access, baby removal, damage repair, vent cover count, and any manual adjustment for difficult work. The technician explains the quote before the customer approves the scope.
The internal quote tool is for staff use, so the public path is simple: book online or call the 289 number.
Usually not if the animal is active inside. The safe sequence is exit first, confirmation second, then sealing or repair.
No. They are used where helpful. Some jobs are obvious from roofline damage and activity signs; others need closer checks with cameras, thermal review, or drone-assisted roof inspection.
Sterex is Brampton-based and serves major GTA routes including Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Etobicoke, and Scarborough. Call or book online to confirm route availability.