10/21/2026
The Difference Between A Cheap Fix And A Real Fix For Mice
Quarter inch hardware cloth, bent into a U shape and pressed between the siding and the foundation, is a common way companies try to keep mice out. It is inexpensive and it lets trapped water drain, so it sounds like a reasonable solution on paper.
What most homeowners do not know is that mice can chew straight through hardware cloth, and they can pull it right back out once it is in place. We have seen it happen in the field more than once.
That is exactly why we use excluder mesh instead. It has stainless steel built into it, which actually stops mice from chewing their way back through and getting back inside.
Just because something is cheap does not mean it is doing your home any favors. You can hire the guy known for quick, cheap, temporary fixes, or you can hire someone known for quality work that actually solves the problem, even if it costs a bit more upfront.
If our name is going on the job, it is getting done the right way, every single time.
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