In North Texas, especially around Dallas and the surrounding suburbs, squirrels are active nearly year-round—but they’re most likely to invade homes during the cooler fall and winter months when they search for warm, protected nesting spots. Homeowners in areas like Plano, Richardson, and Garland often notice scratching sounds in the attic or damage to roof vents as squirrels take advantage of small gaps to move indoors. Once inside, these persistent rodents can chew through wiring, shred insulation, and create serious fire hazards.
We specialize in long-term squirrel prevention through professional exclusion work—identifying every potential entry point and sealing it with durable, wildlife-resistant materials. Our goal isn’t just to remove squirrels, but to make sure they stay out for good, no matter the season.
How Do Squirrels Get Inside My House?
As squirrels spend their days running up and down trees and jumping from branch to branch, they have a bird’s-eye view of your roof and its weaknesses. Squirrels can jump four feet vertically and jump six to eight feet horizontally.
Squirrels only need a gap of 1.5 inches to gain entry. The most common places where squirrels find entry into your attic include:
- Soffits – These are the finishing material, mostly made of wood or fiber cement, that covers the underside of a roof overhang. Soffits help keep moisture away from the rafters, reducing the chance of mold. Soffits not flush with the siding create a gap for squirrels to enter.
- Fascia Boards – These are thin, long boards that run along the lower outer edge of a roof, covering the entire roofline. They help keep water out.
- Ridge Vents – Ridge vents are air exhaust vents installed on the roof’s peak that provide continuous exhaust ventilation at the highest part of the attic. Squirrels are attracted to the warm air that comes out of these vents.
- Gable Vents – On a gabled roof, these vents are located at the peak where the two sides meet. They usually have louvers, allowing air to flow into the attic, which cools it down in warm weather.
- Roof Returns – This is the part of the roof that doubles back to the wall of the house. It is between the end of the roof and a home’s walls.
- Chimneys – Chimneys conduct smoke and combustion gases up from a fireplace, stove, or furnace and can run through the attic of a house.
- Siding Corners – This is the trim used to keep your siding in place where the corners meet.
- Gutters – Gutters capture rainwater and melting snow and channel it away from the house. Clogged gutters that prevent precipitation from running will cause deterioration along the roof edge through which a squirrel can enter.
- Plumbing Mats – This is rubber matting covering cylindrical vents on the roof that connect the plumbing system used to exhaust gasses.
Exclusion Work: How to Prevent Squirrels
Exclusion work is the heart of our squirrel control service. Once all the animals are safely removed, our technicians carefully inspect your home’s roofline, soffits, vents, and fascia boards to find every possible entry point.
We then seal those openings using high-grade materials like galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, and wildlife-proof sealant that squirrels can’t chew through. Every repair is designed to blend with your home’s structure, maintaining curb appeal while delivering long-term protection. Unlike temporary fixes or DIY patches, professional exclusion keeps squirrels from ever returning to your attic, giving you peace of mind through every Dallas season.
For this house, there were several gaps between shingles and the roof line that squirrels squeezed through. We installed hardware cloth and covered it with sealant to match the color of the roof. Most squirrel entry holes are on hard-to-reach parts of the house. We have the equipment and the skill to access these points safely to make the repairs.
DIY Squirrel Control
The best way to prevent squirrels in homes is property maintenance. Squirrels are all around us, so while we might not be able to get rid of them around the home, there are things we can do to keep them from entering, such as:
- Trim tree branches away from house
- Remove food sources like birdseed, fruits, or pet food
- Fence in your vegetable garden and throw nets over berry bushes.
- Deterrents like motion-activated sprinklers or lights can scare off squirrels
Call Trutech In to Get Squirrels Out
We have provided homeowners in Dallas-Fort Worth safe, reliable squirrel removal services for decades. All of our repairs are guaranteed to work. If squirrels come back in, we’ll come back and take care of it.
How much does squirrel exclusion cost?
The cost of squirrel exclusion depends on the size of the infestation, the number of entry holes, and the materials needed to repair the gaps.
How do I know if squirrels are in my attic?
The most common sign of squirrels in the attic is scracthing and scurrying nosies, especially during early morning hours. Other common signs include gnawed wood inside the attic, frayed electrical wires, and nesting material. You may also notice droppings or a strong odor in the attic.
What materials keep squirrels out permanently?
Squirrels can chew through wood, vinyl, and plastic. We use galvanized steel mesh, metal flashing, hardware cloth, and durable sealants.
Will exclusions harm the squirrels?
No. Exclusions do not hurt the squirrels at all. We seal the entry points. This approach protects the squirrels and your home in compliance with Texas wildlife laws.