The SES Whole-Home Protection Approach
If you have a raccoon in your attic space, or a snake in your crawl space, you might think that simply having them removed from the premises is enough. However, oftentimes these wildlife intrusions are indicative of more underlying problems in the home. Truly protecting your home from pests and wildlife in Hampton Roads requires addressing entry points, moisture, long-term prevention, and even insulation in some cases. Summit Environmental Solutions can help. We offer wildlife removal, pest control, attic insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and more to homeowners in the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
The Hidden Risks of Wildlife Infestations
When wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more get inside your home, they can damage your attic insulation, chew through wires (which can create fire hazards), and gnaw at drywall and wood. Additionally, their droppings can lead to air quality and health issues, especially because bird and bat droppings can spread the spores that cause histoplasmosis. That’s not all, wildlife-damaged insulation can foster moisture and mold, and the entry points used by these critters can let in dangerous pests like wasps and hornets, who are known to build nests inside attic spaces. Trapping and removing wildlife is important, but it’s only the first step.
Why Removal Alone Falls Short
Only removing wildlife from your home without taking any other precautions often falls short, as animals will simply return if their entry points are not sealed. You may also face difficulties in other areas, as wildlife-damaged insulation can severely reduce its efficiency. You may successfully remove a snake from your crawl space, but without addressing the rodent infestation that drew them there, or the moist conditions that make it ideal for rodents to survive, then you will end up with another snake problem within weeks.
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The SES Whole-Home Protection Approach
The Summit Environmental Solutions (SES) Whole-Home Protection Approach ensures that your property is protected on every level.
We employ an inspection-first model, where we assess the full home to locate all the wildlife and pest problems, not just target areas like attics.
Next we begin humanely trapping and removing any nuisance wildlife we find. After they are gone, we perform exclusion work by sealing off any entry points as well as installing chimney caps and vent covers.
Then, we can restore your attic insulation by removing any material soiled by wildlife, sanitizing the area, and replacing it with newer, highly effective materials. If you have a crawl space, we can do a crawl space encapsulation to block moisture, improve air quality, and deter pests and wildlife. Or, if you have a basement, we offer basement waterproofing to prevent water damage and mold, as well as the moist, humid environment that attracts pests like termites and cockroaches.
Finally, we can regularly treat your home for pests, ensuring long-term protection against insects, rodents, and more.
Benefits of the Whole-Home Approach
The whole-home approach offers several important benefits for homeowners in Hampton Roads, including:
- Long-term protection instead of temporary fixes
- Healthier indoor air quality
- Lower energy bills, as more effective insulation means you can rely on your HVAC system less to achieve comfortable temperatures
- Preserves and sometimes even increases property value by preventing structural damage
- Peace of mind knowing your home is protected from top to bottom
Why Hampton Roads Homes Need Extra Protection
The local climate in the Hampton Roads region provides unique challenges for homeowners when it comes to moisture and pests. The humidity and coastal storms we often experience here creates moisture problems in the home, especially during the summer. Hampton Roads also has an abundance of local wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, bats, and rodents, all of which will be seeking shelter inside your home.
Many homes in Virginia Beach have crawl spaces instead of basements. Because crawl spaces are exposed to the bare earth, they are a magnet for pest and mold problems if they are not encapsulated. Homeowners in Hampton Roads don’t need quick fixes that don’t actually solve anything, they need real, integrated solutions that combine multiple methods to solve your problem long-term.
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Wildlife removal is a great start, but full protection requires a whole-home solution. Summit Environmental Solutions is your local expert for wildlife removal, pest control, attic insulation restoration, basement waterproofing, and crawl space encapsulation. We can solve your problem quickly and effectively, and provide you with solutions that keep your home protected for the future. Call us today to get started with a FREE estimate at 757-901-4455!