Squirrel Removal in Lynchburg, VA
Gray squirrels and flying squirrels are some of the most common animals to enter homes in the Lynchburg area. While gray squirrels are a familiar sight in parks and wooded neighborhoods, both species can cause significant damage when they gain access to attic spaces or rooflines — chewing wiring, destroying insulation, and creating conditions that can repeat if the entry point isn't properly sealed. If you're hearing scratching, running, or chewing sounds in your attic during the day or evening, squirrels may have already found their way inside.
Lynchburg neighborhoods often have mature trees growing close to homes — providing squirrels with easy roof access. Once on the roof, they locate small construction gaps that can be enlarged through chewing. Common entry areas include roof returns where shingles meet siding, gaps along fascia boards, attic vents, gable vents, ridge vents, and areas where siding meets roofing. Flying squirrels in particular can enter openings less than two inches wide — and their calls are frequently mistaken for mice, resulting in a frustrating round robin of ineffective pest treatments that never address the real source.
Active during the day, particularly mornings and evenings. Sounds like something running quickly across the attic floor. Entry holes golf ball to tangerine size along soffits or fascia boards.
Smaller, nocturnal, colony animals. Quiet and active after dark — infestations go unnoticed longer. Their movements and small droppings are frequently mistaken for mice. Flying squirrel pricing →
Detailed inspection of the roofline and attic — entry points, nesting areas, structural vulnerabilities, and conditions attracting squirrels.
One-way exclusion devices, manual nest removal, or trapping depending on the situation. Special care during breeding seasons to ensure young are not left behind.
Wildlife-rated vent covers, reinforced roof returns, repaired fascia boards, secured roofline gaps — the structural weakness that allowed entry must be corrected.
We back our exclusion work with a multi-year guarantee. If squirrels breach our work in that period, we return and fix it.
- Trim tree branches that extend over the roof
- Inspect rooflines for small gaps or damage — particularly where shingles meet siding
- Install wildlife-rated vent covers
- Repair damaged soffits or fascia boards immediately
- Avoid leaving birdseed and pet food outdoors
Hearing scratching or chewing in your Lynchburg home?
An inspection confirms the species, finds every entry point, and gives you a clear plan. Addressing the issue early prevents wiring damage and structural problems.
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