Humane Raccoon Removal and Soffit Exclusion for Attic Wildlife Activity in Milton
Job Overview
Location: Milton, Ontario
Structure: Two-story detached brown brick house with attached garage
Problem: Raccoons with a litter of young occupying the attic through the roofline
Service: Humane raccoon removal and wildlife exclusion
Visits: 2
Summary
We responded to reports of raccoon activity in the attic of a two-story detached home in Milton. During the inspection, Ardian confirmed an adult raccoon had established a den inside the attic with dependent young. The young were carefully removed and placed in a secure reunion container outside while a one-way door was installed at the primary entry point. Additional exclusion work was completed to secure vulnerable soffit openings. A follow-up visit confirmed the raccoons had vacated, the one-way door was removed, and all access points were permanently sealed.
Background / Property Context
The property is a two-story brick home with aluminum soffits and roof overhangs. Soffit intersections and roofline transitions can provide access into attic spaces when panels become loose or openings develop over time.
Customer Concern
The homeowner reported loud activity coming from the roof and attic. Inspection confirmed raccoon occupancy, including dependent young within the attic space, requiring a humane removal process before permanent exclusion could be completed.
Inspection & Findings
Ardian completed an attic and exterior roof inspection. The attic inspection confirmed active raccoon occupancy and identified daylight visible through an opening at the roofline, indicating the primary access point. Additional vulnerable soffit areas were also identified along the exterior.
The photographs show an attic opening near the roof edge, a raccoon present within the attic space, and galvanized steel mesh installed beneath the soffit after exclusion work. Images also show a one-way door installed over the primary entry point and completed soffit reinforcement with mechanically fastened galvanized steel mesh. One photograph shows the dependent young temporarily placed in a padded reunion container as part of the humane removal process before reunification.
Cause Analysis
Raccoons frequently select attic spaces for shelter because they provide a protected environment, particularly during the denning season. Loose soffit sections and roofline openings offer suitable access points, and once an entry is established, nearby gaps may also be used if they are not secured during exclusion.
Treatment / Removal
During the first visit, Ardian confirmed active raccoon occupancy within the attic. The dependent young were carefully removed from the attic and placed in a secure reunion container outside the structure, allowing the adult raccoon to retrieve them naturally. A one-way door was then installed over the primary entry point so the adult raccoon could exit while preventing re-entry.
No wildlife was harmed during the removal process.
Exclusion & Repairs
Following removal, the property received permanent exclusion work that included:
- Installation of a raccoon one-way door at the primary roof entry
- Sealing approximately eight feet of soffit using galvanized steel mesh
- Sealing two additional wildlife entry points with galvanized steel mesh
The exclusion materials were mechanically fastened to provide durable protection while maintaining the function of the soffit system.
Outcome & Confirmation
During the second visit, the homeowner reported no further sounds or wildlife activity. The one-way door was removed, the primary entry point was permanently sealed, and the completed exclusion work was inspected.
The final inspection confirmed that the repairs remained secure and no additional raccoon activity was reported.
Technician Notes
Ardian confirmed both the attic occupancy and the primary roof entry during the initial inspection. Because dependent young were present, the removal was completed using a humane reunion process before permanent exclusion measures were installed. The follow-up inspection verified successful removal, removal of the one-way door, and completion of all exclusion work.