Residential Rodent Inspection

Client name

Inspection Date

Where is the customer reporting rodent activity?

did is screen

What type of foundation does the house have? Check all that apply

Crawlspace
Basement
Slab
I’m not sure (show me examples)

What time of day are they hearing sounds?

They’re not hearing sounds
Daytime
Evening/nighttime

Hmmm…

If a client reports noises during the day it’s likely a squirrel, racoon or bees. Do not start a 3 Visit Plan.

“It sounds like you may need a trapper. I’ll have the office send over a referral
I’ll waive the $99 inspection fee.
Would you like me to do a preventive insect treatment today instead?”

Attic Inspection

Eaves: How many entry points are bigger than a quarter?

Roof joints and dormers: Inspect for entry points

I inspected all roof joints and dormers. There are no gaps bigger than a quarter
There are gaps under a roof joint or dormer. I need a roof technician.
This house does not have dormers or roof joints

How many dormers or roof joints does the house have?

Are there trees or bushes within 6 feet of the roof? That’s how far a rat can jump!

No
Yes, please send the client arborist referral to cut back trees

Gutter flashing: Does the house have gaps between the shingles and gutters?

I inspected all sides of the roof and there are no gaps
There are gaps under the shingles

Attic vents: Are the attic vents damaged?

I inspected all vents and didn’t find broken mesh, rub marks, or chewing
There are broken vents. I need a quote for vent covers and a roof technician.

Remember: It’s easiest to inspect vents from the inside of the attic.

Are there droppings present in the attic?

Yes
No

Crawlspace Inspection

Quote for Trench and Screeen

Based on the number of burrows you reported, this property might need a trench and screen. Porches, decks, stairs, sheds, and additions are common spots.

Quote for Attic Vent Covers

How many TOTAL vents does the house have?

Not sure? Check Google Maps satellite view or get your ladder

How many DAMGAGED vents does the house have?

How big are the damaged vents?

Less than 16x16x5.5 inches. Xclusion Pro covers will fit.
Bigger than 16x16x5.5 inches. We need to special order vent covers.

Write dimensions of the broken vents that require special order covers

Quote for Roofline Exclusion

What shape is the roof on this house? This will tell you where the gutters are and where you need to inspect.

Hip roof (gutters on all sides)
Gable roof (gutter on 2 sides)
A combination or something more complex

Is there enough room to place a ladder all the way around the building (trees, fences, cliffs, etc.)

Yes, I scouted the entire perimeter

Don’t have good clearance around the building? Call a manager to discuss other options

Is the gutterline in good shape? Check for rot. We can’t drill new flashing/mesh into rotten wood

Yes, I confirmed that the gutterline isn’t rotten

How many feet of roofline needs to be sealed up?

Enter in feet from 5 to 120. Over 120? Call a manager to discuss

Upload a picture of your hand near the gap

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Basement Inspection

Are there droppings in the basement?

No
Yes

I found the main sewer stack and inspected where it enters and exits the basement

It has a gap around it larger than a quarter
It does not have a gap

Can’t find it? Look for a 4 inch pipe below the bathroom, kitchen, or next to the laundry

Does the basement have a drywall ceiling or can you see the floor joists? Rats like to hide in the ceiling

Drywall ceiling
Floor joists are visible

Inspect the windows, holes for wires, furnace ducts, or any other holes to the outside. How many have gaps bigger than a quarter?

None
1-2
3+

Repeat the previous check for holes, but this time from the outside of the house. How many gaps did you find?

None
The same spots I found during the interior inspection
Additional holes that I couldn’t see from inside

How many additional holes did you find outside?

Slab Foundation Inspection

Exterior Only Activity Inspection

Summary

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Recommended services & quote

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Recommended time needed for next visit

Notes for Client

Office – Please send referral for arborist

Office – Please send referral for a trapper

What is the client expecting next?

I set traps, discussed pricing, and will send an invoice today. Please schedule the next visit.
I did not set traps. The office will send a quote based on this form.