What Does Raccoon Removal Cost?
Honest, transparent pricing for humane raccoon removal, exclusion, and damage repair across South-Central Virginia. Every estimate is based on what we actually find — not guesswork, not fear.
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- Inspection $75
- Stabilization $225
- Targeted entry repair $250
- Inspection $75
- Stabilization $250
- Two repairs ($300–$600 ea.)
- One return visit $60
- Inspection $75
- Whole-home exclusion $1,200
- Chimney cap $450
- Inspection $75
- Stabilization $400
- Whole-home exclusion $3,800
- Soffit repair $600
- Ridge-vent guard (40ft) $600
These are examples, not quotes. Your written estimate is based on your home's actual conditions.
| Inspection | $75 — photos, clear plan, honest options |
| Stabilization | $250–$450 |
| Targeted repair | $250–$850 per entry |
| Whole-home exclusion | Typical $900–$2,000 — complex $3,000–$5,000+ |
| Humane trapping | $225 setup + $60 per return visit |
Standard inspection (within our service area): $75
What you get:
- A full exterior and attic assessment (where safe to access)
- Photos and video of entry points and damage
- A clear action plan with tiered options
- Straight talk about urgency, maternity season timing, and what can wait
Why we start here: Raccoons are strong, smart, and repeat visitors. A quick look from the driveway won't cut it. The inspection lets us price the real problem — not guesses.
When there's active attic or structure use, we stabilize first:
- Install a one-way door or humane eviction setup at the main exit
- Temporarily secure secondary gaps
- Pair with camera monitoring when necessary so we know when the raccoon leaves
Note: If there are kits (babies), we time eviction correctly so nobody is trapped or separated. Humane and effective beats fast but risky.
For one or two known holes when the rest of the home is in good shape.
If the entry hole is tucked behind your gutter and the water damage is minor, that's an easy and affordable fix. But if a raccoon tears through your shingles, causes water damage that soaks the drywall, then falls straight through the ceiling because the soggy drywall couldn't hold its weight — and proceeds to run laps around your living room — that's a very different story. Yes, that really happened.
Scope typically includes:
- Metal flashing and chew-resistant materials
- Sealants designed for wildlife exclusion — not just caulk
- Photo proof before and after
Typical homes: $900–$2,000 | Complex/large/historic: $3,000–$5,000+
- Seal and reinforce soffit returns, roof edges, eaves, fascia gaps, and gable vents
- Hardware cloth and micro-mesh guards where appropriate
- Chimney cap if needed
Why people choose this: Raccoons remember what worked. Whole-home exclusion prevents "new hole next week" problems and often saves money over multiple call-backs.
Guarantee: We include a multi-year guarantee on full-home exclusion packages. If raccoons beat our work within the covered term, we fix it. Guarantee details on your written quote.
Sometimes trapping is the right tool — when a one-way setup isn't feasible at a specific structure feature.
- Setup package: $225 — up to 2 traps + 2 cellular monitoring cameras
- Return visits: $60 per trip for re-baiting, resetting, or animal removal
- No per-animal fee — two caught at once is still one trip charge
Why cameras? We monitor traps remotely. It's more effective, more humane, and saves you unnecessary site checks.
Priced only when relevant to your situation. We never push add-ons that aren't genuinely needed.
We do not push cleanup or restoration unless it is justified by damage, odor, or contamination. We explain the trade-offs and let you decide.
Ready to get the raccoons handled?
Start with a $75 inspection. We'll show you exactly what's there, what needs to be done, and what doesn't — then the decision is yours.
Schedule an Inspection Contact UsRaccoon removal in South-Central Virginia starts with a $75 inspection. A simple single-entry fix typically totals around $550. Multiple entry points range from $985 to $1,585. Whole-home prevention with a multi-year guarantee typically runs $900 to $2,000. Complex or heavily damaged situations can reach $3,000 to $5,549. No per-animal fees.
Raccoons make heavy thumping or rolling sounds at night — louder and slower than squirrel scratching. Other signs include torn soffits or shingles, damaged vents, large droppings similar to small dog droppings, strong ammonia odor, and visible dark grease marks around entry holes.
If you're not sure, a $75 inspection gives you a definitive answer with photo proof — not guesswork.
Sometimes. Unlike rodent damage, raccoon damage is not automatically excluded by most policies because raccoons are not classified as rodents. Coverage depends on your specific policy and the nature of the damage. Attic cleanup and restoration is one area where insurance sometimes applies.
Always document all damage with photos and check your policy. We provide detailed written documentation that can support an insurance claim.
The inspection typically takes a few hours. Active exclusion using one-way doors usually takes a few days to a week for the raccoon to leave on its own. Repairs and sealing are completed after the animal has left. The full process from inspection to completed repairs typically spans one to two weeks depending on scope and weather.
Yes, if entry points are not properly sealed. Raccoons remember where they found shelter and will return. That's why we focus on exclusion — sealing all entry points with chew-resistant materials — not just trapping. Our full-home exclusion packages include a multi-year guarantee: if a raccoon returns through a sealed area, we fix it at no charge.
Raccoons are active year-round in Virginia but attic intrusions are most common in late winter through spring (February–May) when females seek safe denning sites for their young. This is called maternity season. Exclusion timing matters during this period — removing a mother before kits are mobile can result in animals trapped inside or orphaned young.
The right raccoon solution does more than remove the animal. It protects the home from becoming the next den again.