Hearing Noises in Your Attic or Walls? It Could Be Bats. You Are Not Alone!

 Hearing Scratching in the Attic or Seeing Bats Around Your Roofline? 

If you’re hearing scratching in the attic, noticing activity at dusk, or seeing signs like droppings or odors, there’s a good chance bats are getting into your home.

We provide safe, professional bat removal for homeowners within 60 miles of Des Moines. More importantly, we don’t just remove the bats—we find how they’re getting in and seal those areas so the problem doesn’t come back.

  Small Gaps in the Roofline and Vents Give Bats Easy Access 

Bats don’t need much space to get into a home. Small gaps along the roofline, soffits, vents, or trim are enough for them to enter and settle into attic spaces.

Once inside, homeowners often start to notice:

• Scratching or fluttering sounds, especially at night
   
• Droppings (guano) in the attic or around the home
   
• Odors coming from attic or upper levels
   
• Activity around the roofline at dusk
   

Bat problems don’t go away on their own. If the entry points aren’t properly sealed, they will continue to return.

  A Step-by-Step Process That Solves the Problem the Right Way 

1. Full Exterior Inspection
We start by identifying exactly how bats are getting into your home.
This includes checking:

• Entry points and gaps along the roofline
   
• Areas where bats are most active
   
• Any signs of droppings or buildup
   
• Other spots they could use to get back in
   

You’ll receive a clear plan and quote to fix the issue the right way.

2. Install One-Way Exclusion Devices
We install devices that allow bats to leave safely—but not return.
This is the proper and legal method for removing bats during active seasons.

3. Seal All Entry Points
Once the bats are out, we seal the home to prevent them from getting back in.
This includes rooflines, soffits, vents, fascia, and other vulnerable areas.

4. Cleanup and Sanitation (If Needed)
If there is buildup in the attic, we can remove it and clean the area.
In most homes, accumulation is minimal—but we’ll let you know what’s needed.

5. Final Check + 1-Year Warranty
We make sure everything is sealed and secure.
All sealing work includes a 1-year warranty, giving you long-term protection.

  Small Missed Openings and Timing Issues Are the Most Common Reasons 

Bat problems are easy to miss and difficult to solve without the right approach.

• Bats can fit through very small gaps that are easy to overlook
   
• Sealing the wrong areas first can trap bats inside walls or the home
   
• If all entry points aren’t sealed, they will return
   
• There are specific times of year when removal must be handled carefully
   

That’s why a complete inspection and proper exclusion process is so important.
When done correctly, the problem is solved—and stays that way.

• 100% humane & legal bat exclusion
   
• Full home sealing & permanent solutions
   
• We service every home within 60 miles
   
• Fast scheduling & emergency availability
   
• Transparent pricing
   
• Local, trusted wildlife professionals
   
• Backed by TRappers Wildlife Control for regional authority
   

We solve the problem once, not year after year.

We provide bat removal services throughout the Des Moines metro and surrounding communities, including:

Des Moines and nearby areas:
Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Altoona, Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Windsor Heights, Grimes

Within 10–25 miles:
Norwalk, Carlisle, Bondurant, Polk City, Elkhart, Prairie City, Adel, Van Meter, De Soto, Dallas Center

Within 25–40 miles:
Indianola, Winterset, Earlham, Huxley, Slater, Cambridge, Madrid, Woodward

Outer service area (up to 60 miles):
Perry, Panora, Knoxville, Pleasantville, Newton

 We have an inspection fee for a couple reasons.  One is because we use it to gauge the seriousness of the person that is calling looking to have the bats removed.  $195.00 of the fee is taken off the top of the quote should you use our service.  The second reason is that we are very busy doing bat removal & bird control.  Adding appointments does take a little away from being able to get to these services for our existing clients and it covers our time as the average bat inspection takes 30 min to 1 hour to do effectively. 

 This is a very hard question for us to answer,  my best response is it is like giving a haircut over the phone...just doesn't work.  Each building is different whether commercial, residential, or industrial.  Gaps 1/2" or larger must be inspected and sealed to prevent re-entry of bats and entries that are existing need one way bat valves installed.  During the inspection all these will be taken into account as well as access to those areas like ladder or aerial lift needed and the steepness of the roof all play a factor in the total cost.  Our minimum base cost is $850.00 plus tax.  The range goes from $850 and up depending on the factors above. Typical ranges for residential homes goes from $850.00 plus tax up to $4,000.00-$5,000.00 plus tax depending on size and amount of work required.  It is best to have the inspection done to determine the scope of your bat problem so that an accurate estimate can be given.   

We have 1 year warranties on every bat removal job we do except limited warranty on roofs with clay tile or wood shake shingles. Additional year warranties are available and cost will be determined at the time of the inspection.  They vary from $99.00 up to $399.00 per extra year.

  1 year warranty is on the repair work done to seal up home from bat re-entry into the structure.  The warranty starts the day we do the seal up of the house and adding the bat removal exit tubes (valves).  These allow any remaining bats inside the attic or walls to exit the structure but not re-enter.   Warranty includes re-inspection of the structure and any more seal up that may be needed that was missed during the initial seal up.  If the house is damaged after our work by some other act weather or people related...the warranty does not apply to those areas the damage has effected.  If customer gets new work done to the house and replaces materials on the home like a new roof, soffit, fascia, trim, vents, etc.  the warranty is void for bat re-entry after seal up work is completed initially.  Additional 1 year warranty is available at  a cost of $299.00 per year.  This must be requested and paid for to be activated.