Michigan Wildlife Control Pricing Guide

Free Inspections vs. Immediate Service Calls

Historically, it was customary for wildlife control companies to charge a $100 to $200 inspection fee that would later be credited toward your final project. However, as the industry has evolved, we wanted to ensure our specialized services remained as accessible as possible. Since 2017, we have completely waived our inspection fees to provide risk-free property evaluations.

When reviewing our pricing, it is important to understand the difference between a scheduled inspection and an immediate service call:

• Property Inspections: Free (within our local service area). This involves a specialist visiting your home or business to evaluate the property, identify wildlife entry points, and provide a customized quote for our humane exclusion services.

• Service Calls: $100 – $200 (depending on distance from our main office). A service call applies when you need immediate, hands-on assistance rather than just an evaluation. If we are dispatched to actively remove a bat flying around your living room, extract a raccoon from your fireplace, or handle an immediate onsite wildlife crisis, a service fee applies.

7-Day Emergency Wildlife Services

While we offered 24/7 response in our early days, we have refined our schedule to ensure we can consistently provide the highest level of reliable, expert service. Today, we operate 7 days a week during our normal business hours to handle your urgent wildlife situations.

If you are experiencing an active, immediate emergency—such as a live bat flying loose inside your living space—we have specialists available every day of the week to safely remove the animal.

• Emergency Service Fee: $100 – $350 (Rates vary depending on the time of day and Sunday dispatch).

While attic restoration is generally priced by the square foot, the final cost depends heavily on the specific conditions of your attic and the extent of the wildlife damage.

When we provide an estimate for a full attic clean-out and restoration, we evaluate several key factors:

• Current Insulation: The type and depth of the contaminated insulation being removed.

• Severity of Damage: The volume of droppings, urine, and nesting materials present.

• Sanitation Needs: Whether professional-grade odor control and disinfectants (such as Fiberlock Aftershock) are required.

• Accessibility: How tight the attic space is and how safely our crew can navigate it.

• Replacement Insulation: The amount and type of new insulation being installed to restore your home's energy efficiency.

• Disposal Logistics: The size of the dumpster required to safely haul away the contaminated materials.

Estimated Pricing Breakdown:

• Dumpster Fee: $450 – $800

• Attic Restoration: $4 – $8 per square foot

• Average Example: For a standard 1,000-square-foot attic, you can expect a full restoration to range between $4,000 and $9,000.

A Note on Homeowners Insurance: Many homeowners insurance policies actually cover the cost of attic restoration following wildlife damage. We highly recommend checking with your provider. Additionally, please visit our Warranty Information page to see exactly what is covered under our structural exclusion guarantees.

The most critical phase of humane wildlife management is structural exclusion—making sure the animals can never get back in. While removing the wildlife solves the immediate problem, properly sealing your home is an investment in permanent protection.

In the early days of this industry, simple hardware screen and cheap caulking were the standard. While less expensive, these fixes often failed over time. Today, we utilize premium, industry-leading products like Ridge-Guard, Xclusion Pro vent covers, and specialized Solar Seal. These advanced materials provide a professional-grade defense for your property, ensuring that once the animals are out, they stay out.

Because every house is unique, there is no "one-size-fits-all" repair package. The total cost of an exclusion project fluctuates based on several factors, including the steepness of your roof, the height of the work area, and the overall size and condition of the home.

Estimated Repair & Exclusion Costs:

• Premium Caulking: $5 – $10 per lineal foot. (We exclusively use high-grade Solar Seal. Pricing varies based on gap size, roof steepness, and working height).

• Ridge-Guard Installation: $16 – $24 per foot of ridge vent. (Covers both sides of the vent. Cost depends on roof pitch—typically 4/12 to 12/12—roof height, and the number of separate ridge vent sections).

• Roof Vent Covers: $75 – $300 per cover. (Priced based on the size of the cover required and roof steepness).

• Gable Vent Screens: $75 – $200 per vent. (We use durable 1/8" and 1/4" screen mounted from the exterior. Price depends on the size and amount of screen needed).

• Chimney Caps: $100 – $300 per cap. (Pricing depends on the style of the cap required and chimney height).

• Roof Return Repairs: $45 – $75 average. (Roof returns are a primary entry point for wildlife. Costs may increase depending on materials needed, opening size, and roof pitch).

Total Project Expectations Because of the many variables involved, a minor exclusion project might only cost around $400, while a larger, more complex home requiring extensive structural exclusion could cost a couple of thousand dollars. Commercial buildings and expansive estates will vary accordingly.

We stand behind our exclusion work. Please visit our Warranty Information page to see exactly what is covered under our repair guarantees.