Raccoon Removal New York
Raccoons in your attic? Our NYS DEC licensed technicians remove them humanely and seal every entry point — proven. Serving all of New York.
Signs You Have Raccoons
Heavy thumping or shuffling sounds at night
Raccoon droppings near your home or attic
Torn soffit, fascia, or roof vent covers
Strong musky odor from attic
Raccoons visible on your property at night
Repeatedly raided trash cans
Raccoons in the NYC Metro Area
Raccoon populations in the New York City metro area — including the five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester — are among the densest in the country. Urban raccoons have adapted to thrive in neighborhoods where food is plentiful and attics offer warm, protected denning sites.
In Nassau and Suffolk County, attic raccoon calls spike every March through May when pregnant females seek enclosed nesting sites. In the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn, raccoons commonly enter homes through chimneys, roof vents, and damaged soffits.
NYS DEC regulations govern how raccoons may be removed and relocated in New York. Our technicians hold active Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) permits and comply with all state wildlife management statutes. Unpermitted raccoon trapping is illegal in New York — do not hire unlicensed operators.
Damage Raccoons Cause
Raccoons are among the most destructive wildlife species that can enter your home. A single raccoon family left in an attic for one season can cause thousands of dollars in damage:
- •Insulation destruction: Raccoons flatten, shred, and contaminate insulation with urine and feces. Most attic insulation must be completely replaced after a raccoon infestation.
- •Electrical wiring: Raccoons chew through wiring, creating serious fire hazards that may not be discovered for months.
- •Structural damage: Entry point enlargement, ductwork damage, and soffit destruction.
- •Biological contamination: Raccoon latrines (communal feces piles) contain raccoon roundworm eggs that are dangerous to humans.
Our Humane Raccoon Removal Process
Inspection
Full attic and exterior inspection to identify all entry points and assess damage.
Trapping / Exclusion
Humane live trapping or one-way exclusion doors. Baby raccoons handled with special care during breeding season.
Sealing
Every entry point permanently sealed with heavy-gauge materials raccoons cannot breach.
Warranty
Our exclusion work is backed by a warranty. If raccoons re-enter through a sealed point, we fix it.
Raccoon Removal Cost
Raccoon removal cost in New York depends on the severity of the infestation, number of entry points, and whether attic restoration is needed:
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