Raccoon Attic Intrusion and Roof Damage – Dunnellon, Florida

The homeowner initially contacted Wildlife Works after noticing visible damage to the roof. Shingles and underlying wood had been torn open, leaving a large hole directly into the attic space.

During the inspection, our technicians confirmed that a raccoon had been entering through the damaged roof area and using the attic as a den. The animal had likely been living inside the structure for some time without being detected.

Because raccoons are primarily nocturnal, their activity often occurs late at night when homeowners are asleep or away. In this case, the homeowner works night shifts and had not heard the typical scratching or movement sounds that often alert residents to attic wildlife activity.

Inside the attic, our team found widespread signs of raccoon activity, including:

• Animal waste in the attic insulation

• Contamination inside sections of HVAC ductwork

• Disturbed insulation used as nesting material

• Structural damage near the roof entry point

The large roof opening also created an additional risk, allowing rainwater, insects, and other pests to enter the attic space.