1Crawlspaces & pier foundations
Raised homes in Lincolnville and the Historic District often have open or poorly screened crawlspaces. Rats nest underneath and climb in through plumbing chases and gaps in the floor.
2Roof-to-wall joints & dormers
Decades of additions leave gaps where rooflines meet walls, around dormers and along fascia that has rotted or pulled away.
3Coquina, tabby & brick gaps
Mortar erodes and old masonry settles. Gaps around utility lines, old vents and where masonry meets wood framing are common.
4Gable & soffit vents
Original wood vents and screens break down in salt air. A torn screen behind a decorative vent is an open door to the attic.
5Chimneys & old flues
Uncapped or abandoned chimneys and flues are direct routes into attics and wall voids.
6Overhanging branches, vines & lines
On tight downtown lots, branches, vines and overhead lines touch your roof — and rats use them to cross over from next door.