10/31/2026
Hearing scratching in the attic now that it's cooling off? 🐿️ Fall is when squirrels, rats, and raccoons start looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and your roofline is their front door.
Here's where they usually get in around Houston & Montgomery County homes:
🏠 Gaps where the roof meets the fascia and soffit. A small opening at the eaves is all a squirrel needs to chew it bigger.
🌲 Branches touching the roof. Overhanging limbs from pines and oaks give critters an easy bridge up.
🔩 Damaged roof vents and pipe boots. Cracked or loose covers can be pushed open or chewed through.
🧱 Rotted decking or soft spots at the edges. Old leaks leave wood that's easy to tear into.
What to watch for: droppings or chewed insulation in the attic, new holes at the eaves, or noises at dawn and dusk.
Once the animals are out, the openings have to be sealed properly or they'll be back. That's a roofing repair, and it's one we handle every week.
📞 Call Petrus Roofing and Solar at (281) 204-2248 for a free roof inspection, and we'll check the roofline for openings before winter.