Rat Exclusion and Entry-Point Sealing in Georgia is the permanent fix for a home that keeps getting rats no matter how many traps you set. We inspect your attic, crawl space, roofline and foundation, then seal every opening with copper mesh, hardware cloth and exclusion sealant. One visit closes the door for good.
Rat Exclusion and Entry-Point Sealing in Georgia is the structural work of finding every opening a rat can squeeze through and closing it permanently. A young roof rat fits through a gap the size of a quarter; a mouse needs only a dime. We inspect the full exterior envelope, then seal gaps at the roofline, soffit, vents, pipe penetrations, crawl space doors and foundation cracks with copper mesh, steel wool, hardware cloth and exclusion sealant. Trapping removes the rats you have. Exclusion keeps the next ones out.
Georgia homes get hit hard because our climate never gets cold enough to kill off rodent populations. In Atlanta, Columbus and Rome, rats move from sewers and woodpiles into warm attics as soon as the first cool nights arrive in October. If you have heard scratching above your bedroom ceiling, found rat droppings behind the water heater, or smelled that dead rat odor in a wall cavity, exclusion is the fix. Our Georgia rat exclusion services close the entry points first, so the problem cannot restart next season.
Every exclusion job includes a full inspection, a written entry-point map, sealing with chew-proof materials, and a final walkthrough. Trapping, sanitation and insulation replacement are quoted separately if your home needs them. Here is what you get on a standard visit.
We inspect the attic, crawl space, roofline, soffit, foundation and every exterior penetration. Inspection mirrors and flashlights let us see behind insulation and into wall voids. You get photos of every gap we find, usually 8 to 20 per home.
Copper mesh, steel wool, hardware cloth and exclusion sealant. Rats chew through foam and caulk in days. Copper mesh and hardware cloth stop them cold. We use exclusion sealant rated for exterior temperature swings from 20 to 100 degrees.
Dryer vents, HVAC lines, plumbing penetrations, gable vents and weep holes all get screened or sealed. These are the openings most homeowners never notice. They are also the ones rats use most often after the obvious gaps get closed.
You get a documented map of every entry point we found, what we sealed it with, and what to watch going forward. If a warranty claim ever comes up, the report tells us exactly where to look.
If a sealed point fails or a rat chews through a repair we made, we come back and fix it at no charge. The warranty covers labor and materials on the exclusion work itself.
We walk the entire exterior with inspection mirrors and flashlights, then crawl the attic and crawl space. Every gap, chew mark, rub mark and dropping trail gets photographed and marked. Most Georgia homes show 8 to 20 entry points. The inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on square footage and roof pitch.
You get a written map of every opening we found, sorted by priority. Roof-line gaps and soffit vents go first because that is where roof rats enter. Foundation and crawl space gaps come next. We walk you through the map before any sealing starts, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
We pack copper mesh into irregular gaps, staple hardware cloth over vents and weep holes, seal pipe penetrations with exclusion sealant, and reinforce crawl space doors with steel wool and metal flashing. A typical single-family home takes three to five hours. Larger homes or heavy crawl space work can run a full day.
Any rats still inside get removed with snap traps and live traps set in attics, crawl spaces and wall voids. We check traps every 48 to 72 hours until activity stops. Most homes are clear in seven to ten days. We use Victor and JT Eaton snap traps in occupied spaces and Havahart live traps where pets are a concern.
We remove droppings, spray disinfectant and deodorizer, and replace any insulation that is too soiled to keep. Then we walk the property with you and show you every sealed point. You get the written report, a workmanship warranty and a maintenance checklist for the next twelve months.
We walk the entire exterior with inspection mirrors and flashlights, then crawl the attic and crawl space. Every gap, chew mark, rub mark and dropping trail gets photographed and marked. Most Georgia homes show 8 to 20 entry points. The inspection takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on square footage and roof pitch.
Packed into irregular gaps at rooflines, pipe penetrations and foundation cracks. Rats cannot chew through copper, unlike foam or caulk.
Stapled over vents, weep holes and crawl space openings. The 1/4-inch mesh blocks rats and mice while still allowing airflow.
Used around pipes and irregular openings as a backing material before sealant goes on. Rats hate the texture and cannot chew through it.
Applied over mesh and cloth to lock the repair in place. Rated for exterior temperature swings and stays flexible for years.
Set in attics, crawl spaces and wall voids to remove rats still inside after sealing. Checked every 48 to 72 hours.
Used in homes with pets or where a live capture is preferred. Baited and checked daily.
Homeowner heard scratching every night for eight months. Three prior pest companies set traps but never sealed anything. Inspection found 14 entry points at the roofline, soffit and chimney flashing. Insulation was tunneled and soiled across roughly 400 square feet.
After: We sealed all 14 points with copper mesh and hardware cloth, trapped out six roof rats over nine days, and replaced 400 square feet of soiled insulation. The homeowner has not heard scratching in eleven months.
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Droppings in the kitchen and a dead rat odor in the hallway. Inspection found a Norway rat colony under the pier-and-beam foundation with 11 entry points at foundation vents and pipe penetrations. Vapor barrier was torn across half the crawl space.
After: We sealed all 11 points, removed four rats, replaced the vapor barrier and sanitized the crawl space. Droppings stopped within a week and the odor cleared in three days.
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New home, less than two years old, with rats in the attic. Builder left gaps around HVAC line sets and the dryer vent. Inspection found nine entry points, all at mechanical penetrations and the gable vent.
After: We sealed all nine points in a single four-hour visit. No trapping was needed because the rats had not yet established a nest. Homeowner reports zero activity in the fourteen months since.
Book this service →Most Georgia rat calls come down to the same handful of problems. Here is what we see on the job and how exclusion fixes each one.
Ask a pro →We seal the entry points the traps never addressed. Once the structure is closed, new rats have no path in. Most homes that used to see rats every season go three to five years without a new infestation after our exclusion work.
We trap the rats out, then seal the roofline, soffit and gable vents they used to climb in. Most attic jobs are clear in seven to ten days, and the exclusion work keeps the attic empty.
We locate the carcass with inspection mirrors, remove it, and treat the cavity with disinfectant and deodorizer. Then we seal the entry point that let the rat in, so you are not repeating this in three months.
We seal the foundation and crawl space gaps that let rats reach your kitchen, then sanitize the affected surfaces. Exclusion plus sanitation clears the health risk, not just the visible mess.
Most Georgia homes run $650 to $2,400 for full exclusion, with the average single-family job landing near $1,200 in 2026. Small homes with three or four entry points can come in under $700. Large homes, steep roofs and heavy crawl space work push the number higher. Trapping, sanitation and insulation replacement are priced separately if you need them.
You seal them with materials rats cannot chew through: copper mesh, steel wool, hardware cloth and exclusion sealant. Foam and caulk alone fail within weeks. The hard part is finding every gap. Rats enter at rooflines, soffits, dryer vents, pipe penetrations, crawl space doors and foundation cracks. A flashlight inspection at night, when rats are active, is the fastest way to spot the traffic.
Yes, when it is done thoroughly. Sealed homes in Georgia routinely go three to five years without a new infestation, even in heavy-pressure neighborhoods near creeks and greenways. The catch is coverage. Missing one gap at the roofline is enough to let rats back in. That is why we map and photograph every entry point before we seal anything.
Licensed pest control companies with structural exclusion training. Ask for a state structural pest control license, proof of insurance and a written workmanship warranty. Rat Experts has served Georgia since 2016 and carries a one-year warranty on all exclusion work. We serve Atlanta, Columbus, Rome, Newnan, Pooler and most of the state.
We deliver rodent proofing Georgia homeowners can count on, from the mountains to the coast. Our trucks are stocked with copper mesh, hardware cloth and exclusion sealant, so most jobs get sealed on the first visit. Below are a few of the cities we cover, but we serve most of the state.
Older mill-era homes near downtown Commerce have wide roofline gaps and pier foundations. We seal both, plus the crawl space vents that rats use most.
↗ 02 StathamStatham's mix of rural properties and newer subdivisions means rats move from barns and woodpiles into attics. We seal the roofline and outbuilding gaps on the same visit.
↗ 03 GreensboroHistoric homes around Greensboro's downtown have original framing with wide gaps at the sill plate. We seal foundation and roofline entry points with copper mesh and hardware cloth.
↗ 04 DouglasDouglas homes near the Satilla corridor see heavy roof rat pressure from the tree canopy. We trim-back recommendations and roofline sealing are the priority here.
↗ 05 RomeRome's older homes near the rivers have pier-and-beam foundations that rats use like highways. We seal foundation vents, sill plates and pipe penetrations in one visit.
↗ 06 HiramHiram's newer construction still leaves gaps at HVAC penetrations and dryer vents. Sealing those mechanical openings solves most of the rat problem in these homes.
↗ 07 TempleTemple's mix of rural and suburban homes means rats come from both woodpiles and neighboring properties. We seal the full envelope and treat outdoor burrows.
↗ 08 MorrowMorrow's post-war ranches have crawl spaces and original foundation vents. We seal the vents, pipe penetrations and roofline gaps that rats use most.
↗ 09 WrightsvilleRural Wrightsville properties see rats moving from outbuildings into homes. We seal the main house and recommend exclusion work on sheds and barns.
↗ 10 HephzibahHephzibah homes near the Augusta outskirts have crawl spaces and mature trees. We seal foundation gaps and roofline entry points in a single visit.
↗ 11 AcworthAcworth's lake-area homes see heavy roof rat pressure from the tree canopy. Roofline sealing and tree-limb trimming are the top priorities here.
↗ 12 ColumbusColumbus's historic districts have pier foundations and original framing. We seal foundation vents, sill plates and rooflines, then trap any rats still inside.
↗ 13 AtlantaAtlanta's older intown neighborhoods have wide roofline gaps and pier-and-beam foundations. We seal all of it with copper mesh and hardware cloth, usually in one visit.
↗ 14 NewnanNewnan's mix of historic and newer homes means different entry points on every job. We inspect the full envelope and seal whatever the home actually needs.
↗ 15 LovejoyLovejoy's newer subdivisions still leave gaps at HVAC penetrations and gable vents. Sealing those mechanical openings solves most of the rat problem in these homes.
↗We inspect, map and seal your home so rats cannot get back in. Licensed, insured and warrantied for one year. Call now and we will schedule your inspection, usually same day in metro Atlanta.
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