Squirrel Removal

The most common signs are sounds, scratching, thumping, running noises, or chittering in the ceiling or attic, especially around dawn and dusk for raccoons and bats, or during the day for squirrels. You may also notice damaged soffits or fascia visible from the ground, an ammonia-like odor coming from above, or dark staining on the ceiling. A visual inspection from the ground sometimes reveals a torn soffit panel or an obvious entry hole at the roofline.

Yes and the damage compounds quickly. Raccoons tear apart insulation and contaminate it with roundworm eggs that remain viable for years. Squirrels chew electrical wiring inside attic insulation, creating a fire hazard that may not be visible until significant damage has occurred. Bats deposit guano that can support Histoplasma fungal growth. Skunks and opossums in crawlspaces damage vapor barriers and leave behind contaminated insulation. The longer any animal remains, the more expensive the remediation becomes.

Yes. We do not use rodenticide, poison bait, or toxic chemicals in our wildlife removal work. Traps are placed in areas where pets and children do not have access during the removal period. We communicate clearly at each stage of the job and advise on any precautions for your household during the process.

Permanent exclusion, sealing every confirmed and potential entry point, is the most effective long-term prevention. Beyond the structural repairs we make, we advise homeowners on attractants: accessible pet food, bird feeders near the roofline, fruit-bearing trees adjacent to the structure, open garbage, and uncapped chimneys. Routine roofline inspections every few years can identify new gaps before the next animal finds them.

We serve communities across Western North Carolina, operating from our base in Robbinsville in Graham County. Our service territory covers Graham County and extends into Cherokee, Clay, Macon, Swain, Jackson, and Haywood counties. Communities we regularly serve include Andrews, Murphy, Hayesville, Franklin, Bryson City, Cherokee, Sylva, Cashiers, Highlands, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, and surrounding areas. Call us at 828-538-1980 to confirm coverage for your specific location.