The number reflects how much of Delray’s early-20th-century development survived intact, particularly around Del-Ida Park, Old School Square, and Pineapple Grove. Older construction combined with a century of tree growth is a genuine factor: mature canopy and original barrel-tile roofing create more roofline entry points than newer construction typically does.

For a canal-front property, a roofline-only inspection misses half the picture. Seawalls and canal banks are common burrow sites, so a thorough inspection checks both the roofline and the foundation line before recommending a plan.

Yes. Delray Beach has an unusually long history of residential mango and citrus cultivation, and any fruit tree that drops fallen fruit onto the ground is a steady, reliable food source that draws rodent activity toward a property regardless of the home’s age or construction type.

For work on your own roofline, most associations don’t require approval, though visible exterior changes are sometimes subject to architectural review. We can provide documentation for your HOA if your community requires it.

The two cities share the same coastal climate and seasonal storm patterns, but Delray’s mix of century-old historic districts and deep-water canal communities gives it a denser, more block-by-block variation in entry risk than most of Boynton Beach. You can read more about how we approach rodent control across the wider service area on our Boynton Beach rodent control page, which covers the same roofline and exclusion methods used here in Delray.