In Southeast Michigan, it’s not unusual to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet above your ceiling — but those sounds might not be as innocent as they seem. Raccoons, squirrels, bats, birds, and even mice are known to seek shelter in attics, crawlspaces, and soffits, especially during Michigan’s long, cold winters and sudden seasonal storms. Your home offers warmth, protection from predators, and plenty of hidden spaces — making it an ideal target for uninvited guests.
But here’s the thing: removing the animal is only the first step. What gets left behind can be just as damaging — if not more. Chewed wires, soaked insulation, toxic droppings, and lingering entry points all create ongoing health and safety risks for your family. That’s why true wildlife damage recovery doesn’t stop with trapping or exclusion. It requires a comprehensive, end-to-end repair strategy to fully reclaim your home.
At Titus Contracting, we specialize in complete wildlife damage restoration. We don’t just patch holes or clean up messes — we rebuild, sanitize, and fortify your home from the inside out. Our team coordinates with licensed Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) to ensure safe, legal animal removal, and then we handle everything that follows — including structural repairs, insulation replacement, mold remediation, odor control, and wildlife-proofing to prevent future intrusions.
Every effective wildlife damage repair job begins with an accurate diagnosis — and in Southeast Michigan, that means identifying what animal has moved in, how it got there, and what kind of mess it’s left behind.
At Titus Contracting, we start the process with a thorough attic and exterior inspection, working to understand:
During our inspection, we check every inch of your home’s exterior, including:
These weak spots are often where animals squeeze through. We also look for chewed materials, scratch marks, displaced insulation, and torn vapor barriers — signs that an animal has been nesting or building shelter.
To ensure nothing gets missed, we may use:
And for insurance purposes, we document everything: photos of damage, evidence of intrusion, and scope-of-work reports that make filing claims easier and faster for our clients.
Once we’ve identified the animal and mapped the damage, the next step is removal — but not just any removal.
In Michigan, wildlife removal is a regulated process, and mishandling it can lead to legal trouble or safety risks. That’s why Titus Contracting partners directly with licensed Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) who specialize in humane, legal, and effective removal.
Michigan has strict laws when it comes to wildlife control:
Rather than poison or kill, WCOs use:
Once the wildlife is professionally removed, that’s when our repair team gets to work. We stay in close contact with the WCO to ensure:
Once the animals are safely removed, what they left behind needs serious attention — and fast. Most homeowners don’t realize just how toxic a wildlife intrusion can be. Animal waste, nesting debris, mold, and urine-saturated insulation can pose major health risks and must be removed with professional-grade tools and protocols.
Only when the area is completely clean and safe do we move on to rebuilding. Sanitization isn’t just about comfort — it’s about restoring a healthy indoor environment for you and your family.
With the attic sanitized, it’s time to tackle the physical damage left behind by your uninvited guests. Wildlife doesn’t just move in — it chews, claws, burrows, and breaks everything in its path.
Even after a successful removal, cleanup, and rebuild, your home could still be at risk — unless you close the door permanently. Wildlife-proofing is the final and most important step in making sure animals don’t come back.
We go beyond basic patch jobs by sealing:
For each access point, we use heavy-duty materials designed to last:
Cheap or outdated attic features are often an open invitation to wildlife. We recommend upgrading:
Raccoons, squirrels, and birds often enter homes through uncapped chimneys or open attic fans. Our team installs:
When wildlife finds its way into your attic, the impact goes far beyond a few chewed wires or strange noises in the night. The reality is often much more serious — hidden contamination, structural damage, and costly repair bills that can linger for months if left untreated. And while trapping the animal might stop the immediate problem, it does nothing to address the aftermath.
That’s where Titus Contracting comes in.
We don’t just remove the problem — we restore your home from the inside out. From identifying entry points and coordinating with licensed wildlife control professionals to disinfecting contaminated insulation, repairing structural damage, and sealing your home against future invasions, we provide a true end-to-end solution.
Whether you’re dealing with bats in Oakland Charter Township, raccoons in Rochester, or squirrels chewing through your soffits in Shelby Township, we have the tools, training, and experience to handle it all — quickly and professionally.