GoHighLevel for Wildlife Removal & Exclusion: Automate Intake, Trap Checks, One-Way Doors, Roofline Seals, Permits

TL;DR
Margin dies when calls pile up, species are misidentified, traps sit unchecked, roof work gets winded out, and attic cleanups stall. GoHighLevel collects species and access photos, books inspection windows, enforces daily trap checks, prices exclusion per linear ft/m, batches routes by zone, blocks unsafe wind, logs permits, collects deposits, and requests reviews and neighbor referrals.

Pain points you are paying for

• Slow replies, the first company on site wins.
• No photos or entry details, wrong gear and wasted trips.
• Traps set without automated checks, fines and angry clients.
• Wind or rain cancels roof work, manual reschedules burn hours.
• One-off removals never convert to full exclusions or seasonal checks.

What the system does

• Capture calls, SMS, forms, and Google messages in one CRM.
• Qualify in 90 seconds, species, evidence, entry points, height, attic access, photos.
• Price inspections, one-way doors, trap days, exclusion lines per linear ft/m, cleanup per ft²/m².
• Schedule 2 or 3 hour windows with travel buffers, skill and ladder tags.
• Guardrails pause roof work above wind and during active rain.
• Trap checks auto tasks every 24 hours until closure.
• Permits and rules stored per job, humane release, transport, protected species.
• Payments deposits for exclusions and attic restoration, card on file for trap days.
• Reports photo evidence, entry list, lineal exclusion, and deodorizer records.
• Reviews + neighbor offers after completion with expiry.
• Plans seasonal checks pre- and post-birthing periods.

Fast intake flow that converts

1. Client selects Emergency, Inspection, or Exclusion.
2. AI captures species suspected, activity time, noises, droppings, entry location, roof height in m and ft, attic access, photos or short video.
3. System shows a clear range and two windows.
4. Client books, places card on file or deposit, receives prep notes.
5. Tech gets a job card with species checklist, PPE, ladder height, and parts kit.

Intake fields that keep quotes accurate

• Property, detached, townhouse, condo, small commercial.
• Species or signs, raccoon, squirrel, skunk, bat, bird, other, with evidence type.
• Entry locations, soffit gap, roofline, chimney, louver vent, dryer vent, deck, foundation.
• Height band, ground, single story, two story, 3 stories, ladder height in m and ft.
• Access, attic hatch size, garage, crawl, deck skirting, gate code.
• Photos, entry close-ups, droppings, insulation damage, soffit or ridge gap, ground burrow.
• Nearby risks, nursery present, pets, HVAC intakes.
• Permit or protected species notes if known.
• Map pin for routing.

Pricing menu and rules, USA friendly

Ranges are USD. Adjust to your labor, materials, and local regulations.

Inspections, one-way doors, trap days

Exclusion and repairs

Menu rules

• Newborns present, use reunification timing and delay full seal until safe.
• Bats, use exclusion valves outside maternity season per local rule set, no lethal methods.
• Skunks under decks, trench exclusion plus one-way door, deodorizer if sprayed.
• If photos show structural rot, steep pitch, or long ladder needs, switch to time and materials with a capped estimate.

Materials and specs that reduce comebacks

• Mesh 12.5–19 mm [1/2–3/4 in] galvanized or stainless hardware cloth.
• Fasteners exterior-grade screws with neoprene washers for sheet metal edges.
• Sealants wildlife-grade, UV stable.
• Metal painted or galvanized drip edge for roofline ties.
• Depth deck trench 300–450 mm, bend L-shape outward 150–200 mm and backfill.

Route, capacity, and weather logic

• Zone calendars keep daily drive < 60 km per crew.
• Buffers 15–25 minutes between homes, longer for roof or deck trench work.
• Wind guardrail pause roofline work above ~30–40 km/h [~19–25 mph].
• Rain guardrail move roof and ridge work, backfill with attic inspections.
• If a tech does not accept in 2 minutes, auto-route to the next qualified in zone.

High-impact automations

• Missed-call text-back with intake and photo prompts.
• Species helper with example photos to reduce mis-ID.
• Trap check tasks every 24 hours until close, SMS to tech and client.
• Permit tasks AHJ, rule notes, protected species restrictions, due dates.
• Deposit link for exclusions and attic cleanup, 15–30 percent.
• On-site one-taps add ridge guard, cap, vent screens.
• After-visit report entry list, linear exclusion, materials, photos.
• Review request 2 hours after report, neighbor offer valid 7 days.
• Seasonal campaigns attic checks pre-spring and pre-fall.

Scripts that convert

• First reply, “Share 3 photos, the entry point, any droppings or damage, and the attic hatch if present. Tell me roof height. I will give you a range now.”
• Anchor, “One-way door install is 120–240 USD each, roofline exclusion typically 10–23 USD per linear ft [33–75 per m]. I can hold Tuesday 10:00–12:00 or Thursday 13:00–15:00.”
• Trap clarity, “Trap checks are daily at 30–60 USD and stop when the job closes. Card stays on file.”
• Safety, “Roof work pauses with wind above about 35 km/h or active rain. We switch to interior checks and return on the next clear window.”
• Close, “I will send prep notes and a deposit link if you approve exclusion and cleanup.”

Metrics to track weekly

Real example, compact

A one-truck operator in Whitby added photo intake, trap tasks, and wind guardrails. In 30 days: 93 inquiries, 82 percent photo-complete, trap checks 100 percent on time, daily km 61 to 37, add-on attach 31 percent, reviews 4 to 17, two neighbor jobs per street on three exclusions.

Owner insights

• Species photos plus entry close-ups fix the first-trip problem.
• Daily trap tasks protect compliance and reputation.
• Roofline guardrails prevent accidents and reschedules.
• Sell ridge, vent screens, and caps while you are on the ladder.

Setup blueprint in GoHighLevel

1. Intake form, species, entry locations, height band, access, photos, map pin.
2. Knowledge base, menu limits, species rules, maternity windows, materials specs, wind and rain thresholds.
3. Calendars by zone and skill tags, buffers and capacity caps.
4. Workflows, missed-call text-back, species helper, trap tasks, permit tasks, deposit links, on-site one-taps, report, reviews, neighbor offer, seasonal plan reminders.
5. Payments, card on file for trap checks, deposits for exclusions and cleanup.
6. Dashboards, response time, photo compliance, trap on-time, km per crew, add-on attach, review rate, plan uptake.
7. Test on 15 recent leads, tune ranges and thresholds.

FAQs

How often must traps be checked
Daily until closure. Use automated tasks and SMS to enforce it and keep logs.

Do I need deposits
Yes for exclusions, deck trenching, and attic cleanup, usually 15–30 percent. Keep a card on file for daily trap checks.

What mesh size and depth should I use
12.5–19 mm hardware cloth, galvanized or stainless. Trench 300–450 mm with an outward L-bend 150–200 mm.

How do I handle bat work
Use one-way valves outside maternity season and seal after exit. Follow local rules and avoid lethal methods.

What wind or rain rules should I set
Pause roof work above roughly 30–40 km/h wind or with active rain. Backfill the day with interior inspections.

Commercial next steps

• Deploy the wildlife snapshot with species intake, trap tasks, exclusion menus per linear ft/m, wind and rain guardrails, and report templates.
• Train CSRs on the photo prompts and height questions.
• Launch seasonal attic check campaigns before spring and fall.