Indoor wildlife damage inspection process


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Indoor Wildlife Damage Inspection Process

Is the problem located in your chimney/fireplace or somewhere else?

Step 1 Go outside and look for droppings on the roof/sides of building.

Note, however, if you have found anything else, such as nests, holes, broken vents etc.

Step 2 Click the link containing what you have found.

Click the grouping you did find

Nests	Holes	Didn't see anything unusual

You have birds. While other species make nests, rarely would they be visible from the outside of your building. For more info click Birds

Try to determine the species click Bird ID and/or contact a professional.

Do/es the hole(s) actually enter the building?

Problem maybe woodpeckers

If unsure whether or not a dark area is a true hole or not then

Use a bright flashlight to illuminate area, 500,000 candlepower or higher is recommended.

If the area remains dark after being illuminated then you have a “true hole”.

If not, then the structure should reflect an image back to you. Sometimes it is helpful to use binoculars to help you see better.

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