Assess gaps and pest entry routes
Describe suspected routes such as doors, service penetrations and other openings, along with any pest evidence nearby. An opening is not automatically a defect or a confirmed entry point. Assessment should connect the recommendation to the actual pest and building.
Rodent proofing and insect exclusion
Rodent proofing and insect screening solve different access problems. The materials, locations and maintenance can differ, so choose the relevant service page for more detail. Bird exclusion belongs in bird control because species, nesting and building use raise additional considerations.
Protect ventilation and check permissions
Work must preserve required ventilation, drainage, access and other building functions. Explain ownership or lease restrictions and ask whether specialist approval is needed. Avoid generic advice to fill every gap; appropriate materials and installation depend on the actual opening and its purpose.
Sequence proofing and maintenance work
Coordinate proofing with any ongoing pest activity before installation begins. Ask how the measures will be inspected and maintained, and who deals with wear or damage. Building repairs or changes to doors and services may need a separate contractor and explicit scope.
Compare property proofing proposals
Request a proposal listing the locations, materials, access arrangements and exclusions. It should distinguish inspection from installation and identify who is responsible for upkeep. Comparing those items helps establish whether different quotes address the same entry routes and practical constraints.
Your questions answered
Should suspected gaps be sealed before a pest assessment?
Not on an assumption. Have the route and current activity assessed so the work can be sequenced appropriately.
Can proofing affect ventilation or access?
It can if poorly specified. Ask how the proposal preserves normal building functions and any maintenance access needed.
What should a proposal say about maintenance?
It should explain the checks, cleaning or repairs the measures may need and who is responsible for them.
