Job Overview

Location: Toronto, Ontario Structure: Two-story, detached house Problem: Squirrel activity in the roof area, with an entry point in the soffit Service: Humane squirrel removal, one-way door installation, and soffit entry-point sealingVisits: 2

Summary

Our Wildlife Shield team completed a two-visit squirrel removal service at a two-story detached house in Toronto, Ontario. The homeowner reported squirrel activity in the roof area, prompting an inspection of the exterior roofline and potential entry points.

During the initial visit, our technician confirmed squirrel activity associated with an opening in the soffit. The affected section showed visible damage to the soffit material, creating an accessible opening into the roof structure.

A one-way wildlife door was installed at the main entry point to allow squirrels to exit without being able to re-enter through the same opening.

During the second visit, the homeowner confirmed that squirrel activity was no longer being heard or observed. Our team removed the one-way door and sealed the entry point, completing the removal and exclusion service.

Background / Property Context

The property was a two-story detached house with a combination of brick masonry, exterior cladding, and soffit assemblies beneath the roof overhang.

The main area of concern was an elevated soffit section near the junction of the exterior wall and roofline. The photographs showed damaged soffit material with exposed wood and an opening at the junction of the building components.

The exterior also included a wooden deck with lattice screening, nearby vegetation, and landscaped ground-level areas. These features were documented during the property inspection, although the confirmed squirrel entry point was located at the roofline rather than beneath the deck.

Customer Concern

The homeowner contacted Wildlife Shield after noticing squirrel activity associated with the roof area.

The concern was that squirrels were entering through an opening in the exterior soffit and accessing the enclosed roof structure.

The homeowner required removal of the animals and closure of the entry point to prevent continued access.

Inspection & Findings

Visit 1 – Roofline Inspection and Entry-Point Identification

Our technician, Richard, inspected the property and confirmed squirrel activity at the soffit entry point.

The inspection identified an opening in the soffit assembly where the exterior material had been damaged. Photographs documented an irregular opening with exposed wood and deteriorated surrounding material.

The opening was located at an elevated section of the exterior wall beneath the roof overhang.

Additional exterior photographs documented the building’s roofline, siding, brickwork, deck lattice, and surrounding vegetation. These provided context for the property inspection but did not establish additional active squirrel entry points.

The confirmed soffit opening was selected for the installation of a one-way wildlife door.

Cause Analysis

The damaged soffit created an accessible opening into the enclosed roof structure. Squirrels are capable climbers and can use elevated building features to reach rooflines and openings beneath overhangs. Once an opening is accessible, the protected space behind the soffit can provide shelter from outdoor conditions. Closing the identified opening was necessary to prevent continued access through this location.

Treatment / Removal

Visit 1 – Humane One-Way Door Installation

Following the inspection, our team installed a one-way wildlife door at the confirmed soffit entry point.

The door consisted of a wire-mesh exit assembly positioned over the opening. The surrounding area was secured with metal screening and mechanical fasteners to restrict access around the installation.

The one-way door allowed squirrels to leave the enclosed roof area while preventing them from returning through the same opening.

This approach provided a humane, non-lethal removal method without requiring direct handling of the animals.

The installation photograph showed the wire-mesh door projecting outward from the soffit, with surrounding screening secured against the exterior material.

Exclusion & Repairs

Visit 1 – Temporary Soffit Exclusion

Our team secured the temporary one-way door assembly at the damaged soffit opening.

Metal screening was installed around the access point to prevent squirrels from bypassing the one-way door through adjacent gaps.

The installation was positioned at the elevated roofline and mechanically secured to the surrounding structure.

The purpose of this temporary exclusion was to maintain an outward exit route while preventing re-entry at the confirmed opening.

Visit 2 – One-Way Door Removal and Permanent Sealing

Our team returned for the second service visit after the homeowner reported that squirrel activity had stopped.

The one-way door was removed from the soffit, and the remaining entry point was permanently sealed.

The final repair closed the opening that had provided access to the roof structure.

No additional exclusion work elsewhere on the property was documented in the service notes.

Outcome & Confirmation

The squirrel removal service was completed over two visits.

At the second visit, the homeowner confirmed that no further squirrel activity was being heard or observed.

Our team removed the temporary one-way door and sealed the original soffit entry point. The work was completed without lethal wildlife control methods.

The homeowner expressed satisfaction with the completed service. No further squirrel activity was reported at the time of the final visit.

Technician Notes

Richard confirmed squirrel activity at an elevated soffit opening during the initial inspection. Photographs showed damaged exterior material and exposed wood at the entry point.

A wire-mesh one-way door was installed over the opening, with surrounding screening secured to restrict re-entry.

The exterior inspection also documented deck lattice and vegetation near the house, but the confirmed squirrel entry point was located at the soffit.

At the follow-up visit, the homeowner reported no further activity. The one-way door was removed, and the entry point was sealed, completing the exclusion.