The Elite Way
Not every wildlife company operates the same way. This is how we do it — and why it matters for your home, your health, and your investment.
There Is a Reason We Do More Than Other Companies
Wildlife exclusion is not a one-size-fits-all service. The materials matter. The methods matter. The steps you take — and the steps you skip — determine whether the problem is solved permanently or returns within months. We have built our entire process around doing every step correctly, using the right materials, and documenting everything so you never have to wonder what was done or why.
This page lays it all out: the facts, the numbers, the process, and the direct comparison between how we work and how most companies work. If you are comparing quotes, this is the information that makes the difference clear.
15 Facts That Define the Elite Standard
These are not marketing slogans. These are documented facts, industry standards, and measurable results from the work we perform on every project.
132
Point Home Inspection
Every project starts with a 132-point inspection of the full building envelope — roof, soffits, fascia, gable vents, ridge vents, crawl space, foundation, and every utility penetration. Nothing gets missed.
3-5x
Cost of Cheap Exclusion Work
Homeowners who choose DIY or budget companies typically pay three to five times more in the long run when the problem continues and requires full exclusion, trapping, remediation, and insulation replacement.
25-40%
Energy Lost Through Attic Air Leaks
The Department of Energy estimates that air leakage through ceiling penetrations accounts for 25 to 40 percent of heating and cooling loss. Our air sealing addresses this during every remediation — most companies skip it entirely.
0.3
Microns — Our HEPA Filtration Standard
Our commercial HEPA vacuums capture particles as small as 0.3 microns with 99.97% efficiency — the same standard used in hospital operating rooms. Standard shop vacuums just blow contamination back into the air.
3/8"
Is All a Bat Needs to Enter
A bat can squeeze through a gap as small as three-eighths of an inch. A warped plastic ridge vent, a separated soffit joint, or a deteriorated gable vent screen is all it takes. Our exclusion accounts for every gap at every scale.
R-38+
Insulation Installed to Georgia Code
Every insulation replacement meets or exceeds R-38 — the Georgia building code standard for Climate Zone 4. We do not cut corners on depth, coverage, or material quality. Your attic performs as designed.
15-25%
Energy Savings With Full Remediation
The DOE documents that full attic remediation including air sealing reduces heating and cooling costs by 15 to 25 percent. Insulation alone without air sealing delivers only 5 to 10 percent. The additional steps more than double the return.
#1
Entry Point: The Ridge Vent
The ridge vent is the single most common wildlife entry point on North Georgia homes. Builder-grade plastic warps, cracks, and separates within 5 to 10 years. Our heavy-gauge metal replacements last the life of the roof.
100%
Photo Documentation on Every Job
Every project receives before-and-after photography, written inspection findings, detailed work summaries, and itemized reports. You see exactly what was found, what was done, and why.
5+
Advanced Industry Certifications
Our team holds NWCOA Rodent Standards, NWCOA Bat Standards, Zoonotic Disease, Bird Management, and AAC Distribution Installer certifications — far beyond the base Georgia DNR license most companies stop at.
14+
Georgia Counties Served
From Murray, Whitfield, and Fannin counties to Cherokee, Bartow, and Floyd — we cover Northern Georgia and Southeast Tennessee. Our service area means consistent, reliable coverage wherever you are.
2 Weeks
Monitoring Confirmation Window
After trapping, we do not rush into remediation. We monitor for two full weeks with no fresh droppings or activity before clearing a home for cleanup. This step prevents remediating while animals are still present.
3
Separate Sanitation Treatments
Every remediation includes three distinct treatments — disinfectant, antimicrobial spray, and deodorizer — each serving a different purpose. Many companies use a single product or skip treatment entirely.
$0
Cost for Your Inspection
Every project begins with a free, no-obligation 132-point inspection. We document the findings, explain what we see, and provide a clear scope of work. No pressure, no hidden fees, no surprises.
Lifetime
Limited Warranty on Exclusion Work
Our Limited Lifetime Warranty covers re-entry through any sealed point. If wildlife gets back in through our work, we come back and fix it. That is the confidence that comes from using the right materials and methods.
The Elite Way vs. Everyone Else
A direct, honest comparison of how we work versus what most wildlife and pest companies deliver. Every difference on this list is a step that affects whether the problem is solved or repeated.
132-point full building envelope assessment
Quick visual of obvious holes
Heavy-gauge metal, custom fabrication, commercial-grade screening
Foam, caulk, hardware-store mesh, thin metal
Heavy-gauge metal replacement built to last decades
Leave the plastic or patch over it
2-week activity confirmation before remediation
Declare it done after last trap check
Complete removal of all contaminated material
Blow new insulation on top of old
Commercial HEPA at 0.3 microns, 99.97% capture
Skipped or done with a shop vac
Disinfectant + antimicrobial + deodorizer (3 products)
Single spray or skipped entirely
Every gap and penetration sealed before insulation
Not offered or not performed
R-38+ to code with proper coverage
Blown in fast without air sealing
Photos, written reports, itemized summaries
Invoice only
Limited Lifetime Warranty on exclusion
30-90 day guarantee or none
5+ advanced NWCOA and industry certifications
Basic state license only
Every Phase. Every Time. No Shortcuts.
Our process is a sequence, not a menu. Each phase builds on the one before it. Skip a phase, and the phases after it are compromised.
Inspect
132-point assessment of the entire building envelope. Every entry point documented with photos and findings.
Exclude
Full seal-up with heavy-gauge metal, custom fabrication, and commercial-grade materials. Every gap, every vent, every penetration.
Trap & Monitor
Strategic trapping of animals sealed inside. Monitoring continues for two full weeks of zero activity before clearing for remediation.
Remediate
Contaminated insulation removal, HEPA vacuuming, disinfectant, antimicrobial, deodorizer, air sealing, and new insulation to code.
Then We Document Everything
Every project receives before-and-after photography, a written inspection report, detailed work summaries, and itemized documentation. If you need to file an insurance claim, our documentation is designed to support it. If you are an out-of-state homeowner, you see exactly what was found and what was done. If you simply want to know that the job was done right — the proof is in your hands.
Questions We Hear — Answered Honestly
We understand the hesitations. Wildlife work is an investment, and homeowners deserve straight answers before they commit. Here are the most common questions we get — and the honest responses behind them.
"Your price is higher than the other company."
Our price reflects the scope of work required to solve the problem permanently. Budget companies use cheaper materials, cover fewer entry points, skip critical steps like air sealing, and rarely offer meaningful warranties. We see their work on follow-up jobs — the animals came back, the damage continued, and the homeowner now pays for our exclusion plus the remediation that the original company's shortcuts created. The cheapest bid is almost always the most expensive outcome.
"Can't I just set some traps and seal the obvious hole?"
Trapping without exclusion means new animals replace the ones you remove through the same open entry points. And the "obvious hole" is rarely the only one. Our 132-point inspection routinely finds 10 to 20 additional vulnerabilities that homeowners and even other companies miss. A partial fix creates a false sense of security while the problem continues.
"My neighbor said to use spray foam and steel wool."
Squirrels chew through spray foam in minutes. Steel wool rusts and falls out within months in North Georgia humidity. Rats push through caulk. These materials are air sealants and temporary fillers — they are not exclusion materials. Professional exclusion uses heavy-gauge metal, commercial screening, and custom fabrication designed to resist animal pressure for the life of the home.
"Do I really need the insulation removed and replaced?"
If wildlife has been in your attic for any significant period, the insulation is contaminated with urine, feces, nesting material, and biological hazards. Rodent urine soaks deep into fiberglass. Bat guano decomposes into the material. You cannot clean insulation in place — the contamination is inside it, not on top of it. Leaving it means the odor, bacteria, and health risk remain in your home indefinitely.
"Another company said they would just blow new insulation on top."
That is not remediation. That is burying contamination under new material. The droppings, urine, bacteria, and odor remain underneath. The air leaks that allow contaminated air into your living space are not sealed. The HEPA vacuuming, disinfecting, antimicrobial treatment, and deodorizer that actually eliminate the problem are all skipped. It looks like new insulation, but every problem persists beneath it.
"Why does it take so long? Can't you just do it in a day?"
Proper wildlife work has phases that cannot be compressed. Exclusion must be completed before trapping. Trapping requires time for all animals to be captured. Monitoring must confirm zero activity for two weeks before remediation begins. Rushing any phase compromises the result. Companies that promise a one-day fix are skipping steps — and the homeowner pays for it later when the problem returns.
Why It Costs What It Costs
You are not paying for a guy to set a trap. You are paying for a complete, documented, warranty-backed process that solves the problem permanently.
The "Cheap" Route
- Quick visual inspection — misses 80% of entry points
- Foam and caulk that animals chew through in days
- Traps without exclusion — new animals keep coming
- New insulation blown over contamination
- No air sealing — energy waste continues
- No documentation — no proof of what was done
- 30-day guarantee or none at all
- Problem returns — pay again, and again
Total cost over 2-3 years:
3x to 5x more than doing it right once
The Elite Way
- 132-point inspection covering full building envelope
- Heavy-gauge metal and custom fabrication
- Exclusion first, then trapping — correct sequence
- Full removal, HEPA-vac, 3 sanitation treatments
- Air sealing saves 15-25% on energy bills
- Full photo documentation and written reports
- Limited Lifetime Warranty on exclusion work
- Problem solved permanently — one time
Total cost:
One investment. Permanent result.
See the Difference for Yourself
The free inspection is where it starts. We will walk your property, identify every vulnerability, document the findings, and give you a clear, honest scope of work. No pressure. No hidden fees. Just the facts about what your home needs.
Then you can compare — our inspection, our materials, our process, our documentation, and our warranty against anything else you have been quoted. The difference will be obvious.
Ready to Do It the Right Way?
One inspection. One plan. One investment. Permanent results backed by our Limited Lifetime Warranty.