Pest dossier
Wildlife (raccoon, squirrel, bat)
Daytime thumps in the attic, chimney noise, or animals at a roof gap. Removal plus exclusion often $700–$2,500. Many species are regulated. This is rarely a DIY vertical.
Typical US planning band · $700–$2,500
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Roof and soffit entry
How do you tell wildlife (raccoon, squirrel, bat) from mice or rats in walls?
| Trait | Wildlife (raccoon, squirrel, bat) | Mice or rats in walls |
|---|---|---|
| Time of day | Often daylight attic or roof activity | Night scratching in walls is more often rodents |
| Size of noise | Heavy thumps, rolling, or vocalizing | Light scratching, small droppings |
What does a typical job cost?
Removal plus exclusion often lands in the high hundreds to low thousands. Full attic remediation after contamination is a different, much larger project.
Many species are regulated. Bat exclusion in particular has seasonal legal limits in much of the US. This is rarely a DIY vertical.
| Job type | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel removal + exclusion | $700–$1,800 | Entry repair is the durable part of the job. |
| Raccoon removal + exclusion | $800–$2,500 | Often involves attic or chimney work. |
| Bat exclusion | $500–$2,500 | Timing can be legally restricted during maternity season. |
| Full attic remediation | $8,000–$25,000 | Insulation and contamination cleanup, not just animal removal. |
Planning bands only — not a quote. Home size, severity, and region change the number in the calculator.