Raccoon Removal
Raccoons are the number-one attic invader in the US. Strong, smart and persistent, a single female can rip through shingles, soffits and vent covers in one night — and if she has kits, the damage and the clock both get worse. Professional raccoon removal means humane trapping or one-way doors, hands-on retrieval of babies, and sealing every entry point so the next raccoon doesn't move in.
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Signs You Have Raccoons
- Heavy thumping or "walking" sounds in the attic at night
- Torn soffits, bent vent covers or shingles pulled back at the roofline
- Raccoon tracks or smudge marks around gutters and downspouts
- Large droppings (latrines) in the attic, on the roof or deck
- Chattering or crying sounds of baby raccoons in spring
- Trash cans raided nightly, pet food disappearing outdoors
Risks & Damage
Raccoons destroy insulation, ductwork and wiring, and their latrines contaminate attics with roundworm (Baylisascaris) eggs that stay infectious for years. They also carry rabies and distemper. The real cost isn't the removal — it's the cleanup and repairs if the problem sits for a season.
Legal Notes — Know Before Anyone Starts
Raccoons are regulated furbearers in most states. Relocation rules vary widely — many states require euthanasia of trapped raccoons or release on the same property, which is why one-way-door exclusion is often the most humane and most legal option. Licensed NWCO operators know your state's rules.
Can You DIY It?
Store-bought traps catch raccoons, but then what? A trapped mother means starving kits in your attic, and a cornered raccoon is a genuine bite risk. Never seal an entry hole without confirming the animals — including babies — are out. If you hear chattering in spring, call a pro.
What It Costs
Every raccoon job is priced after inspection: a simple one-way-door exclusion is a very different project from a litter retrieval with chimney work or attic restoration. What drives the price is access, the number of animals, contamination and how much sealing your roofline needs — your quote itemizes all of it before any work starts.
See how pricing works across species in our cost guide.
Raccoon Removal — FAQ
How do pros get raccoons out of an attic?
Usually a one-way door over the entry point, with babies removed by hand and reunited outside in a release box. The mother moves them to a secondary den within a night or two, then the entry is sealed.
Is raccoon removal humane?
Yes, when done right. Reputable operators use exclusion-first methods, avoid separating mothers from kits, and never seal animals inside. Ask any company exactly how they handle litters before hiring.
How much does raccoon removal cost?
Every job is quoted after a no-obligation inspection — litter retrieval, chimney work and attic restoration all change the price. Flat "phone prices" rarely hold; a written, inspection-based quote is the only honest number.
Will raccoons come back?
They will if the entry point isn't professionally sealed. Raccoons have excellent homing instincts and other raccoons smell old den sites. Exclusion work is the part of the job that actually solves the problem.
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