Pest Exclusion Services in Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads
Gaps, vents, pipe penetrations and crawl space doors sealed shut so pests cannot get back in — the longest-lasting pest control there is. (757) 502-0200.
- Free inspection & upfront pricing
- Treatment tailored to your home
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Expert Pest Exclusion in Hampton Roads
The most permanent pest control: professionally sealing every gap pests use to get in. Humid summers and mild winters give pests a long season here, so we work the source rather than the symptom — find where the infestation starts, clear it, and close the way back in.
Our Proven 3-Step Process
Inspect
We conduct a thorough evaluation of your property to identify the exact species, entry points, and nesting areas.
Treat
Using advanced, targeted treatments, we eliminate the infestation at its source while keeping your family and pets safe.
Guarantee
We back our work with our Pest-Free Guarantee. If they return between scheduled visits, we return for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pest exclusion, and why is it better than just using traps or sprays?
Traps and chemical treatments only handle the pests that are already inside your home. Pest exclusion, also called home sealing, addresses the root cause by physically closing off the access points along your roofline, foundation, and crawl space openings. By sealing gaps as small as a nickel with metal flashing, wire mesh, and commercial-grade sealants, we shut down the routes roof rats, mice, squirrels, and raccoons use to reach your attic and living space, rather than dealing with them once they are already in.
Free Whole-Home Exclusion Audit
We walk the roofline, foundation, and crawl space to find every way in.
Schedule Free AuditWhat are the most common entry points pests use to invade Hampton Roads homes?
Coastal moisture, shifting soils, and mature tree canopies wear specific weak points into local homes over time, and squirrels and roof rats in particular use overhanging limbs to reach the roofline where the openings tend to be widest.
- Unscreened ridge, gable, and soffit vents along the roofline.
- Unsealed A/C chase lines, plumbing penetrations, and crawl space vents.
- Weathered fascia boards, rotting corner caps, and worn garage door weatherstripping.
- Torn crawl space access door frames and unsealed foundation cracks.
Free Photo & Video Entry Point Inspection
See every gap we find, documented before any work is approved.
Claim My Free InspectionCan rodents and pests chew through the exclusion materials you install?
That is exactly why we don't rely on foam, caulk, or steel wool on their own — rodents work those back open, and it is the most common reason a previous exclusion attempt fails. Our technicians install galvanized hardware cloth, custom-formed aluminum flashing, stainless steel mesh, and pest-barrier sealants, which are specified for this work because they are gnaw-resistant rather than simply gap-filling. Fastened and sealed properly at the edges, they are built to stand up to roof rats, mice, and squirrels for the long term.
Lock Rodents Out Of My Home
Replace the foam and steel wool with barriers that actually hold.
Get My Exclusion QuoteWhy is pest exclusion so important for older tidewater homes in Hampton Roads?
Many Hampton Roads homes sit on vented crawl spaces and have settled over decades, opening gaps around foundations, pipes, and siding that pests exploit. Our coastal humidity and mild winters keep rodents and insects active year-round, so open entry points invite continuous problems. Exclusion is the most permanent solution because it removes the access rather than repeatedly reacting to it.
Built For Tidewater Homes
Protect your coastal Virginia home with professional exclusion.
Request A QuoteAre the materials and sealants you use for exclusion safe for my family and pets?
Yes, exclusion relies mainly on durable physical barriers like steel mesh, screening, and sealants that are safe around children and pets. Where any treatment is paired with sealing, we use pet-safe and family-safe products, and all-natural product options are available upon request. This approach reduces the need for ongoing chemical use by keeping pests out mechanically.
Should pest exclusion be done before or after attic insulation and duct cleaning?
Exclusion should always come first, or happen at the same time. There is no point replacing contaminated attic insulation or cleaning ductwork if rodents can wander back in the next night and soil it again. Through our Total Home Health Network we run it as one sequence: Universal Pest & Termite seals every entry point, Universal Insulation Doctor removes the fouled material and installs fresh Pest Guard Insulation™, and Universal Duct Cleaning decontaminates the ductwork. Doing it in that order is what protects the money you spend on the other two.
Total Home Health Defense
Seal first, then restore the insulation and ductwork — one coordinated project.
How much does pest exclusion cost, and do you offer financing?
Exclusion pricing depends on your home's size, the complexity of the roofline, and how many entry points need structural sealing. We provide transparent, upfront quotes backed by full digital photo and video inspection reports, so you can see every gap we found before approving any work. For major exclusion and home restoration projects, qualified homeowners can spread the cost through our SmartPay program, which offers $0 down and 0% APR financing options.
Upfront Pricing & SmartPay Financing
Every gap documented in your quote, with 0% APR payment options available.
Check My Financing OptionsWhy should I trust Universal Pest & Termite for pest exclusion?
As a family-owned and operated company serving Virginia Beach and all of Hampton Roads since 2000, we understand exactly how local homes let pests in and how to seal them out. Our A+ BBB Rating reflects the quality and reliability of our work, and our Pest-Free Guarantee stands behind the results. We inspect thoroughly and seal comprehensively so your home stays protected long-term.
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The Universal Guarantee
Our Pest Exclusion services are backed by our comprehensive warranty. If the pests come back, we come back. No questions asked.
"Stephen was fantastic!! What a breath of fresh air after working with another company that was just ripping us off. Stephen was very informative and answered all my questions. I feel confident in the work he is doing and look forward to future visits. I would highly recommend Stephen and Universal for pest control."
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Rodent cleanup and attic-to-crawl-space care in Hampton Roads
Trapping and exclusion remove the rodents; cleanup removes what they left behind. We can remove contaminated nesting material and use a fogging machine for disinfectant treatments in attics and crawl spaces when the space and materials call for it. In some homes, up to 40% of the air you breathe can come through attic and crawl-space pathways, so those areas deserve more than a trap and a quick sweep.
Infestation cleanup
Droppings, urine-marked nesting material, and damaged insulation are assessed and cleaned up after the rodent control work.
Disinfectant fogging
Where appropriate, a fogging machine helps distribute a disinfectant treatment through affected attic and crawl-space areas after contaminated material is addressed.
One family of companies
Universal Insulation Doctor handles damaged insulation, while Universal Duct Cleaning cleans affected ductwork. That is the Total Home Health promise: one coordinated path from control to restoration.
Rodent repellent application around your perimeter — included at no additional charge
Every membership subscription service now includes a rodent repellent application around the perimeter of your home. On its own it is $75 per application — with a membership it comes with your regular service at no extra cost.
Service Now, Pay Later with SmartPay
Sealing a house properly means gaps, vents, pipe penetrations and crawl space doors all handled in one visit, so exclusion costs more up front than another round of treatment. SmartPay lets you close those entry routes now and spread the cost over time, with $0-down options.
- $0-down payment options
- Simple, predictable monthly payments
- Available on whole-home exclusion and crawl space sealing
Recent Exclusion Jobs Across Hampton Roads
Sealing, screening, and hardware work that keeps pests out of the structure. Hover a pin or a job card to see what the tech handled.
Latest activity
10 recent visits- 1
Entry Point Sealing
near Deep Creek, Chesapeake 2 hours agoSealed the opening where the water line enters the foundation and packed copper mesh behind it before mortaring over.
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Door Sweep Installation
near Ghent, Norfolk 4 hours agoFitted sweeps on two exterior doors of an older rowhouse where daylight was showing underneath both.
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Crawl Space Vent Sealing
near Hilton Village, Newport News 6 hours agoReplaced four rusted-out vent screens and rehung the crawl access door so it seats flush in the frame.
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Roofline Exclusion
near Fox Hill, Hampton TodayClosed the open soffit return at the roof corner where squirrels had been dropping into the attic.
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Utility Penetration Sealing
near Churchland, Portsmouth TodaySealed around the dryer duct, the AC line set, and the gas penetration on the back wall of the house.
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Chimney & Vent Capping
near Larchmont, Norfolk YesterdayInstalled a chimney cap and screened the bath fan outlets after a bird nest came out of the flue.
Locations shown are street-level only. We never publish a customer's exact address.
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How We Compare to Other Pest Control Companies
Not every pest control company in Hampton Roads offers the same thing. Here is a straight comparison of what you get with Universal Pest Control and what is common elsewhere in the industry.
| What to compare | Universal Pest Control | Most pest control companies |
|---|---|---|
| UniGuard ProgramExclusive | Universal Pest Control Termite protection and full pest control combined in one membership for one low monthly payment — from $59/month, with the termite warranty and quarterly pest service included together. | Most pest control companies Termite protection and pest control are usually sold as two separate agreements, with two renewals and two bills to keep track of. |
| SmartPay financingExclusive | Universal Pest Control $0-down payment options on termite treatments, baiting systems, and repairs, so the work can start before payday. Simple, predictable monthly payments. | Most pest control companies Financing, where it is offered, is commonly arranged separately through a third-party lender. |
| Pest Guard Attic Insulation™Exclusive | Universal Pest Control Hampton Roads' only licensed Pest Guard Insulation™ installer, through our sister company Universal Insulation Doctor — insulation manufactured with an EPA-registered pest preventative, so the replacement itself resists the insects that ruined the original. | Most pest control companies Attic insulation is typically referred out, and standard fiberglass has no pest deterrent built into the material. |
| Total Home Health Network | Universal Pest Control Pest and termite control, attic insulation, and duct cleaning coordinated under one roof through the Universal family of companies — one point of contact for the whole job, done in the right order. | Most pest control companies Pest control only. Insulation and duct work are usually booked with separate vendors on separate timelines. |
| A+ BBB rating | Universal Pest Control BBB accredited since 2007 with an A+ rating, earned through consistent, honest work in the same community. | Most pest control companies Accreditation and ratings vary by company — worth checking before you book anyone. |
| 26+ years in business | Universal Pest Control Protecting Hampton Roads homes since 2000 — more than 26 years in the same market, with over 100,000+ homes serviced. | Most pest control companies Tenure in the area varies widely; newer branches and recently opened franchises are common. |
| Family owned & operated | Universal Pest Control Owned and run by a family that has lived in Hampton Roads their whole lives. The people who answer the phone and the crews at your door are your neighbors. | Most pest control companies Ownership varies — many local branches are franchises of national brands, with crews dispatched from outside the area. |
| Guarantees in writing | Universal Pest Control Pest-Free Guarantee and Termite-Free Guarantee: if pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Free inspections, plus same-day and next-day service. | Most pest control companies Retreatment terms, callback windows, and what counts as covered differ from contract to contract. |
The highlighted Universal Pest & Termite column reflects services we provide directly or through the Universal family of companies. The “Most pest control companies” column describes common industry practice in general terms and is not a statement about any particular company — some companies may offer services that are similar, so ask any provider exactly what their plan, warranty, and quote include before you sign. Financing on approved credit.