Woodpecker damage repair · Naples, Collier County
Woodpecker damage repair in Naples
Woodpeckers drill into the foam moldings and trim on Naples homes. We repair every hole with commercial-grade, exterior-rated materials, then put up visual deterrents so they move on.
Why Naples foam trim gets hit
Many Naples homes and condos are stucco with decorative foam bands, window surrounds and cornices. They look sharp, but under the thin coat on top, the foam is soft. Woodpeckers drill right into it.
A woodpecker rarely stops at one hole. Once it finds soft trim, more holes show up along the same band, surround or cornice.
Why repair matters
Today's hole is tomorrow's nest
- Other birds move in. The holes become cavities, and European starlings and other birds nest in them.
- Water gets in. An open hole lets rain into the molding.
- The woodpeckers come back. Open holes invite more drilling.
That's why we repair every hole, not just the newest one.
A typical job
Repair the holes, then keep them away
Step 1
Text the address and photos
Text your property address and a few photos of the holes to (239) 946-RATS (7287)(239) 946-7287. Your quote is free, priced by the linear foot.
Step 2
Repair every hole
We repair each hole with commercial-grade, exterior-rated materials, never foam, and leave it paint-ready.
Step 3
Visual deterrents
Then we install visual deterrents, so the woodpeckers move on instead of starting new holes.
Text your property address to (239) 946-RATS (7287)(239) 946-7287
Fake owls and woodpecker paint
A Naples homeowner tried a fake hawk to keep woodpeckers off the house. The woodpeckers pecked a hole right through it. In our experience, they get used to a decoy that just sits there. Read why the fake owl didn't stop your woodpecker.
We don't use woodpecker paint either. Repairing the holes is what works.
Condos and HOAs
On condos and in HOA communities, the trim usually has to match the rest of the building. We leave every repair paint-ready so it can be painted to match. We can quote one home or a whole building.
Woodpeckers are protected
Woodpeckers, their nests and their eggs are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (USFWS (opens in a new tab)). If a nest is active, the work waits until the young have left. We never trap or kill woodpeckers, and we never use poison.
What homeowners say
“Paul did a great job of patching holes from a woodpecker problem and deploying woodpecker deterrents to solve the issue. He was timely and priced fairly. I would recommend this company.”
More from Seal Em Out in Naples
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