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Colonial Way Home Services Inc
3.9(
201
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two gentlemen arrived, very courteous and professional.  I escorted one gentleman to the furnace area to investigate what would be cleaned.  I was amazed to see what I saw!  Soot (looking more like crumbled dirt and sand) nearly filled the flue; solid evidence there was a serious and potentially unsafe problem in that side of the chimney.  The other gentleman shared that he'd go to the top of the chimney to advise me of the condition.  He also took pictures on their phones so I could see the condition above.  There was no cap on the furnace chimney (I had one on the fireplace chimney).  He also looked into the fireplace chimney which I greatly appreciated.  One gentleman advised me of the cost of the repairs, I agreed to the cost, and they began working.  These gentlemen were outstanding; demonstrating great concern for the safety of my home.  I would not hesitate to use them again.
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Reling System
Chimney cap
Chimney rebuild
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Shaw Wildlife Solutions, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Wilmington, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Shaw Wildlife Solutions is a female owned and operated small business run by Crystal Shaw who resides in Leland, NC. Crystal is a biologist who has been professionally working with endangered and protected species for the past 11 years. She also has over 6 years experience as a veterinary technician and is a licensed Wildlife Damage Control Agent for the state of North Carolina. \nCrystal completed her graduate studies at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia where she researched age/growth analysis of pigeye sharks (Carcharhinus amboinensis).\nShe has a passion for educating people on the importance of misunderstood species (sharks, reptiles, bats, bees, etc).\n\n

Snake relocation
Raccoons
Opossums
Squirrel rescue
Banded water snake

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Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for bird and bat pest control service projects in Wilmington, NC

Bats slip through gaps as small as 1/4 inch, so your best defense is a thorough seal-up and a few simple habit tweaks. Start by caulking or screening every crack around chimneys, eaves, and vents. Swap dim porch bulbs for brighter LEDs or motion lights (bats dislike the glare), and consider an ultrasonic deterrent if they keep circling. 

Finally, remove easy snacks—cover standing water and skip the nighttime bird-feeder refills. These steps go a long way toward keeping your home bat-free.

Standard homeowners’ insurance rarely pays for bat removal because insurers view it as routine maintenance. You might get partial help for guano cleanup or related repairs, but that varies by policy. Review your insurance policy carefully and contact your provider for a definitive explanation. Securing all entry points remains the homeowner’s responsibility to prevent future incursions.

The sweet spot for bat exclusion is late summer through spring. That window keeps you inside most state rules and protects baby bats that haven’t learned to fly yet. Removal activities are conducted when bats are less active, with some states permitting work from August through May and others ceasing removal in March. Consult a qualified bat removal specialist to confirm the valid timeframe for your area.

Spotting a dead bat can be unsettling, but a calm, careful approach keeps everyone safe. First, call your state wildlife office to report the find and ask about local rules. Snap a quick photo from a distance, then—wearing disposable gloves—place the bat in a sealed plastic bag for disposal as directed. 

Wipe down nearby surfaces with disinfectant, wash your hands thoroughly, and schedule a pest-control pro to make sure no live bats (or harmful guano) remain hidden in the house.

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