Raleigh's #1 Wildlife Call: Squirrels
Raleigh lives up to its nickname as the City of Oaks — and all those mature oak trees mean a thriving squirrel population. Gray squirrels and flying squirrels are the most common attic invaders in Raleigh, chewing through fascia, soffit, gable vents, and even roof shingles to nest inside your home.
Squirrel damage goes far beyond the entry hole. Once inside your attic, squirrels chew electrical wires (creating fire hazards), tear up insulation for nesting material, and leave behind droppings that contaminate your attic space.
Signs of Squirrels in Your Raleigh Home
- Daytime scratching or scurrying sounds in your attic or walls (squirrels are most active early morning and late afternoon)
- Chew marks on fascia boards, soffit panels, or around gable vents
- Debris on the ground below the roofline — wood chips, insulation, or shingle pieces
- Squirrels on your roof or running along your gutters repeatedly
Our Raleigh Squirrel Removal Process
We use a combination of humane live-cage trapping and one-way exclusion doors to remove squirrels from your home. Once all squirrels are removed, we seal every entry point with animal-proof materials and repair any damage to your home's exterior.
Raleigh Neighborhoods with Heavy Squirrel Activity
We see the most squirrel calls from neighborhoods with mature trees: Oakwood, Hayes Barton, Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, Five Points, North Hills, and Midtown. But newer areas in North Raleigh and Brier Creek also have squirrel issues, especially where development borders wooded areas.