Toronto Wildlife Removal & Wildlife Roof Repair Services.

Trusted Wildlife Removal and Expert Wildlife Roof Repair Services since 2007 – All in One Removal and Repair.

Raccoons, squirrels, and birds do more than find a way into your attic. They tear through shingles, flashing, soffits, fascia, and roof edges to get there. Many wildlife companies remove the animal and seal the opening, but they often leave the roof damage behind. Right Choice Roofing and Repair takes care of the complete problem. We find the actual entry point, clear the access issue, repair the roofing damage properly, and close the area for good on sloped, flat, and slate roofing systems across Toronto.

Since 2007, we have repaired wildlife-related roof damage on residential and commercial properties throughout Toronto, including older homes and heritage properties in Rosedale, Forest Hill, The Annex, and surrounding neighbourhoods. These roof systems often hide more damage than what can be seen from the ground, especially around soffits, roof edges, dormers, valleys, chimneys, fascia, and flashing details. Every inspection, removal-related roofing repair, and roof closure is completed personally. No subcontractors. No rushed patchwork. No missed damage.

Unlike companies that only focus on wildlife removal, Right Choice Roofing and Repair provides an all-in-one roofing solution. Once the access point is identified and cleared, we rebuild the damaged soffit, fascia, flashing, shingles, slate, or flat roofing detail using proper roofing materials and proven repair methods. Whether the damage was caused by squirrels, raccoons, or bird nesting, we restore the roof correctly the first time.

Setting the Standard for Wildlife Removal and Roof Repair.

It’s all about prevention. Knowledge and experience have allowed Right Choice Roofing and Repair to excel in wildlife removal and to allow for a continued success in both roof repair and wildlife prevention.

Wildlife usually enters a roof through areas that are already weak, loose, open, or damaged. Raccoons, squirrels, birds, and possums often target Soffits, Fascia, Roof Edges, Roof Vents, Chimney Flashing, plumbing stack openings, Dormers, Valleys, and Flat Roof perimeter details. On older Toronto homes, these areas can be difficult to see from the ground, especially when the damage is hidden behind Eaves, gutters, trim, or Roof Edges. A proper Roof Inspection is the only way to know for sure.

Small openings can quickly become larger roofing problems once an animal starts pulling, chewing, nesting, or forcing its way inside. A loose Soffit panel, damaged Fascia board, lifted Flashing, torn Shingles, or an open Roof Vent may look minor at first. Left alone, it can allow water, wind, pests, and moisture into the roof system.

Flat Roofs and Slate Roofs need extra attention because their details are often more delicate than standard Shingle Roof areas. On a Flat Roof, wildlife may enter around Roof Edges, metal Flashing, Vent openings, or weak perimeter closures. On a Slate Roof, animals can disturb Flashing, trim, Roof Edges, or surrounding Slate details if we don’t repair the opening carefully.

Right Choice Roofing and Repair inspects the full roof area around the entry point, not just the visible hole. This lets us repair the damaged roofing components properly and helps prevent the same area from becoming a repeat access point. For homes and businesses, our Residential Roofing and Commercial Roofing repairs follow the same thorough process, with Carpentry Services available for damaged wood, framing, Soffit, or Fascia, and Metal Fabrication available for custom Flashing, Roof Edges, and closures.

Wildlife roof damage is not always obvious from the ground. In many cases, the first signs show up as sounds, small openings, loose materials, or repeated animal activity around the same section of the roof. Raccoons, squirrels, birds, and possums can create damage around Soffits, Fascia, Roof Vents, Flashing, Roof Edges, Chimneys, Flat Roof details, and Slate Roof areas before a homeowner realizes there is a serious problem.

One of the most common warning signs is scratching, chewing, or movement sounds coming from the attic, ceiling, Soffit, or roof area. You often hear these sounds early in the morning, in the evening, or overnight when animals are moving in and out. You may also notice birds gathering around Vents, squirrels running along the same Roof Edge, or raccoons returning to the same area repeatedly.

Visible signs can include lifted Shingles, torn Shingles, loose Flashing, damaged Soffit panels, bent Fascia, open Roof Vents, nesting material, gaps near Chimney Flashing, or damage around Roof Edges and Dormers. On Flat Roofs, the damage may appear around perimeter Flashing, Vent openings, membrane edges, or weak closure points. On Slate Roofs, the signs may be more subtle, especially if the damage is near Flashing, trim, or Roof Edges.

Interior warning signs can include water stains, drafts, odours, disturbed insulation, ceiling marks, or moisture near the attic area. Even after the animal leaves, the opening can still allow water, wind, pests, and future wildlife back into the roof system. That’s why suspected wildlife damage needs a proper Roof Inspection and professional Roof Repair before it turns into a larger roofing problem.

Prevention starts after the animal is gone and we’ve repaired the damaged roof area properly. We should never close a roof in a way that only blocks the hole while leaving weak materials, rotten wood, loose Flashing, open Vents, or damaged Roof Edges behind. If we don’t correct the roofing problem, wildlife can return to the same area or force its way into another weak point nearby.

Right Choice Roofing and Repair focuses on long-term prevention by rebuilding the damaged section as part of the roof system. That may include repairing Soffits and Fascia, replacing torn Shingles, securing loose Flashing, reinforcing Roof Edges, repairing Roof Vents, correcting damaged Roof Decking, or adding custom metal closures where needed. Standard wood, soft lead, and plastic Vents are no match for squirrels, but heavy-gauge copper and galvanized steel are far more resistant to chewing. Upgrading these vulnerable spots during the repair is one of the most permanent ways to protect a Toronto roof, and we cover this approach in more detail in our guide to wildlife roof damage prevention and repair.

On Flat Roofs, prevention may involve repairing perimeter edges, metal Flashing, Vent openings, membrane tie-ins, and weak closure points where animals can pull, chew, or pry their way in. On Slate Roofs, we handle prevention carefully so the Slate, Flashing, trim, and surrounding roof details stay protected while we repair the access point. Older Toronto homes and Heritage-style properties often need this extra attention because the original roof details aren’t always standard or easy to replace.

Helpful prevention also means looking beyond the obvious hole. Loose Soffits, damaged Fascia, open Roof Vents, weak Chimney Flashing, exposed gaps, old antenna mounts, poorly repaired Roof Edges, and overhanging tree branches can all contribute to future entry points. Trimming branches back from the roofline helps reduce easy access, while proper roofing repairs help stop animals from getting back inside once they reach the roof. When we correct these vulnerable areas during the repair, the roof stays better protected from repeat wildlife activity, water damage, and unnecessary future repairs. For a closer look at how we approach these repairs, see our Roof Repair page.

Between March and July, raccoons and squirrels often enter attics and roof spaces to have their babies. This is one of the most important times to handle wildlife removal carefully. If someone installs a one-way door without checking for nesting babies first, the mother can end up locked outside while the young remain trapped inside the attic, Soffit, or roof cavity.

When babies are left behind, the problem can quickly get worse. Trapped young animals can lead to odours, noise, biohazard concerns, insulation contamination, unnecessary damage inside the roof system and most importantly-Unecessary loss of life.

Right Choice Roofing and Repair checks for signs of nesting babies before we close an access point or install a one-way door. When young animals are present and accessible, we remove them carefully and humanely before we permanently repair the roof. This helps protect the animals, the home, and the roofing system at the same time.

Spring and early summer wildlife calls require patience, inspection, and roofing experience. The goal is not just to remove the animal from the attic. The goal is to make sure nothing is left behind, we repair the roof damage properly, and the same area doesn’t get used again.

When raccoons, squirrels, birds, or possums enter an attic or enclosed roof space, the damage may not stop at the outside roof area. Wildlife can leave behind urine, droppings, nesting material, odours, damaged insulation, and possible parasites such as mites, fleas, or ticks. These issues are separate from the roofing repair and may need a qualified attic cleanup or insulation contractor.

Right Choice Roofing and Repair does not provide attic decontamination, insulation removal, or attic sanitizing services. Our role is to identify how the animal entered, close the roof access problem properly, and repair the damaged roofing components such as Soffits, Fascia, Flashing, Shingles, Roof Vents, Flat Roof Edges, Slate details, and roof closures.

If you notice signs of contamination, odours, damaged insulation, or nesting material inside the attic, we recommend having the attic space assessed separately once we resolve the wildlife issue. This helps make sure the inside of the home gets handled safely while we complete the roof repair correctly from the outside.

The most important roofing step is stopping the access point from being used again. Once we repair the roof damage and properly close the opening, a qualified specialist can address any attic cleanup, insulation replacement, or sanitizing if needed.

Do wildlife removal companies usually repair the roof damage too?

Some wildlife companies remove animals and seal the opening, but many do not repair the actual roofing damage underneath. Right Choice Roofing and Repair handles the complete roofing side of the problem, including damaged Soffits, Fascia, Flashing, Shingles, Roof Vents, Flat Roof Edges, Slate details, and roof closures.

Can raccoons and squirrels really damage a roof?

Yes. Raccoons and squirrels can tear Shingles, pull open Soffits, damage Fascia, loosen Flashing, chew around Roof Vents, and weaken Roof Edges while trying to get into an attic or roof space. What looks like a small opening from the ground can sometimes turn into a much larger repair once we inspect the area properly.

What happens after the animal is removed?

Once the animal is out and the access point is clear, we remove the temporary opening and repair the damaged roof area properly. Depending on the roof system, this may involve Soffit repair, Fascia repair, Flashing repair, Shingle replacement, Vent repair, Flat Roof Edge repair, or Slate Roof detail repair.

Can wildlife damage cause roof leaks?

Yes. Any opening created by wildlife can let rain, snow, wind, and moisture into the roofing system. If the damaged area isn’t repaired properly, it can lead to leaks, rot, insulation damage, drafts, odours, and further roof deterioration.

Do you repair wildlife damage on flat roofs?

Yes. Flat Roof wildlife damage often happens around Roof Edges, perimeter Flashing, Vents, membrane tie-ins, and weak closure points. We repair these areas carefully so the Flat Roof stays sealed, weather-resistant, and protected from future entry.

Do you repair wildlife damage on slate roofs?

Yes. Slate Roofs need extra care because the Slate, Flashing, and surrounding roof details can suffer further damage if handled like a standard patch. Right Choice Roofing and Repair repairs wildlife damage on Slate Roofing systems while protecting the surrounding roof materials.

Why should I hire a roofer instead of only a wildlife removal company?

Wildlife removal solves only part of the problem. If the roof damage isn’t repaired properly, the same weak area can lead to leaks, drafts, rot, or another animal entry. A roofer repairs the actual roofing system so the area closes properly and ties back into the surrounding roof.

How do I know if I have wildlife damage on my roof?

Common signs include scratching or movement sounds in the attic, damaged Soffits, loose Fascia, torn Shingles, damaged Vents, bird nesting, animals returning to the same roof area, water stains, drafts, odours, or insulation disturbance. A proper roof inspection can confirm where the problem is and how much damage occurred.