Gutter Guards That Keep Squirrels, Birds and Rodents Out

What a good pest-focused gutter guard does

• Closes the channel so birds can't nest and squirrels can't use it as a hidden runway.
• Keeps leaves out, so water drains and mosquitoes don't breed.
• Holds up to chewing. Thin plastic screens get chewed through or popped out. Metal guards that are fastened down last.
• Works with the roof edge. The guard should sit under the shingles or against the drip edge without leaving a gap animals can pull open.

A gutter guard alone won't stop an animal that's already inside. That's why we pair it with an inspection of the soffits, fascia, vents and roof returns.

Signs your gutters are part of a pest problem

• Chew marks at the corners where gutters meet the soffit
• Nesting material, twigs or feathers sticking out of the gutter
• Scratching in the attic right above a gutter run
• Overflowing gutters and standing water after rain
• Droppings on the ground under one section of gutter
• Squirrels using a downspout or nearby tree to get onto the roof

When to call

Call if you hear animals in the attic, see chewing at the roofline, or keep finding nests in the gutters. We'll check whether an animal is already inside, remove it with squirrel proofing or raccoon proofing methods, and then close the roof edge so it stays closed. Wildlife work is exclusion, never trap-and-relocate.