Rodent Damage Repair in Woodinville, WA

Rodents chew constantly, because their front teeth never stop growing. That means they gnaw wood, plastic, wire insulation, pipes, drywall and anything soft enough to give. The damage ranges from cosmetic to serious, and some of it, such as chewed wiring, is a fire and safety concern.

In a wet climate, damage compounds. A chewed gap in a soffit lets rain in, damp insulation loses value, and a torn crawl space vapor barrier lets moisture rise. The sooner it is repaired, the less secondary damage there is.

• Insulation tunneled, matted and soiled in attics.
• Flexible ducts chewed or pulled away from fittings.
• Soffit, fascia and trim gnawed to widen a gap.
• Drywall corners and baseboards chewed from inside.
• Wire insulation stripped, which is a fire risk.
• Crawl space vapor barrier torn.

We repair the parts that relate directly to the rodent problem, such as gaps in trim and soffit, damaged vents, torn barriers and soiled insulation. We do not do electrical work. If you see bare, chewed or damaged wiring, stay away from it and call a licensed electrician.

Likewise, rotted framing, roofing and large drywall jobs may need a general contractor. We tell you where the line falls so you can plan, and we document what we find with photos to help any trade that follows.

We start with the inspection and walk through every damaged area. Photos are taken, and a list is made with a price for each item. You decide which repairs to do now and which to defer. Nothing is started before you have seen the list and the cost.

It makes no sense to repair damage while the animals are still active. The order is inspection, trapping, sealing, then repair. After the gaps are closed, repairs hold. See rodent exclusion for how sealing works, and attic and crawl space cleanup for removing droppings and soiled material.

Insurance may treat rodent damage differently from other kinds of damage, and many policies exclude it. Check yours, keep photos and receipts, and ask us for notes on what was found.

Small chewed areas grow, and exposed wiring does not improve with time. If you find damage, take photos, avoid touching wiring and call. We can look at the whole property and tell you what is urgent and what can wait.