Raccoon Removal in Richmond, VA
If raccoons are getting into your attic, crawl space, chimney, or another part of your home, our team is here to help safely remove them.
Critter Authority provides professional raccoon removal in Richmond, VA and nearby areas. We start with a free thorough inspection to find how they’re getting in, create a trapping plan to humanely remove them, then complete exclusion or entry point repairs to help keep them out.
We also address damage left behind, including attic cleanup, sanitization, and insulation replacement when needed. We’re family-owned, fully licensed and insured, and ready to help. Call 804-492-2804 or submit a contact form to schedule a free raccoon removal estimate near Richmond.
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Signs You Have Raccoons in Your Attic
If you’re hearing heavy thumping, scratching, or movement in the attic at night there may be raccoons up there.
Other common signs include torn soffits or vents, large entry holes near the roofline, droppings, tracks, nesting material, and insulation that has been disturbed or flattened.
Raccoons make a lot more noise than smaller animals, but the best way to know for sure if you’re dealing with raccoons or another animal is to schedule a free inspection with Critter Authority. Our trained technicians can help you accurately identify the species, then recommend the right removal techniques, exclusion, and entry point repair work based on what they find.
Our Raccoon Removal Services in Richmond
From safely removing the squirrels to repairing entry points and cleaning up damage left behind, Critter Authority is your one-stop-shop for professional raccoon removal. Our raccoon removal services in Richmond include:
- Free inspections with photos
- Humane raccoon trapping and removal
- One-way doors and exclusion devices
- Raccoon in attic removal
- Wall-void raccoon removal
- Chimney raccoon removal
Critter Authority’s Raccoon Removal Process
Every raccoon problem is a little different, but the basic process starts with figuring out where they’re active and how they’re getting inside. From there, our technicians can recommend the right removal technique, exclusion, and repair work needed to fully resolve the situation.
We start with a thorough inspection to look for scat, tracks, entry points, nesting areas, and visible damage. We’ll take pictures, explain what we find, and provide a detailed estimate for the recommended work before moving forward.
Once the scope of work is approved, our technicians begin the removal process. Depending on the situation, this may include humane live trapping, one-way exits, or a combination of methods to get all of the raccoons out.
After the raccoons are out, our crew seals and repairs the entry points they were using. We also look for other vulnerable openings that could give critters a way back inside and seal them.
After safely removing raccoons and sealing their entry points Critter Authority can sanitize the affected area, remove contaminated insulation, and replace it to lower the risk of raccoon roundworm and restore your space.
Request a free raccoon removal inspection near Richmond today!
Raccoon Exclusion & Entry Point Repairs in Richmond
Once we get the raccoons out, the next step is the seal-out. Our team closes the active entry points, and reinforces weak spots so another critter can’t work its way back in.
Our raccoon exclusion and repair work can include:
- full seal-outs around active entry points
- soffit repair
- fascia board repair or replacement
- shingle and roofline repairs
- chimney cap installation or repair
- roof vent and gable vent reinforcement
- metal flashing or hardware cloth over vulnerable openings
- metal flashing or hardware cloth over vulnerable openings
- repair of torn, chewed, or enlarged entry holes
- reinforcement around eaves, trim, and other weak points
We look at the whole access area, make the needed repairs, and reinforce the spots most likely to become another entry point. Contact us for a free raccoon removal inspection near Richmond today.
Why Choose Critter Authority for Raccoon Removal?
Critter Authority is a local, family-owned wildlife company serving Richmond and the surrounding area. Our technicians are NWCOA trained, fully licensed and insured, and use humane removal methods. If we find a mother raccoon with babies, we make every reasonable effort to keep the family together and reunite them when possible.
We also handle more than just getting the raccoon out. Our crew can take care of exclusion work, entry point repairs, roof repairs, attic cleanup, sanitization, and insulation replacement if the raccoon has damaged or contaminated the space. That means you can work with one company from the first inspection through the final repairs.
We offer free estimates and explain what we find before recommending the work, so you know what’s going on and what needs to happen next. Military and first responder discounts are also available. Contact us to schedule a free raccoon removal inspection.
Our Service Area
Critter Authority provides professional raccoon removal throughout the Richmond area, including:
Contact us for a free raccoon removal inspection near Richmond today. Not sure if you’re in our service area? Call us at 804-492-2804.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the health risks of raccoons in the attic?
One of the biggest concerns is raccoon roundworm, or Baylisascaris procyonis. Human infections are rare, but they can be serious. Raccoons can also carry rabies, so we never recommend trying to handle or corner one yourself. If raccoons have been living in your attic Critter Authority can safely remove the animals, clean and sanitize contaminated areas, and replace damaged insulation to reduce the risks of illness. Contact us to schedule a free raccoon removal inspection in Richmond, VA.
Why should you hire a professional for raccoon removal?
You should hire a professional for raccoon removal because getting too close to a raccoon can mean bites, scratches, and exposure to droppings, urine, parasites, and other zoonotic disease risks. That risk goes up if there’s a mother with babies because she may become much more defensive if she feels the den is threatened.
There are also rules around trapping and handling nuisance wildlife in Virginia, so this isn’t something we recommend treating like a DIY pest problem. Critter Authority’s technicians are trained through NWCOA, fully licensed and insured, and know how to inspect the home, figure out whether babies are present, choose the right removal method, and handle the seal-out without trapping animals inside.
If you think a raccoon is living in your attic or another part of the home, contact Critter Authority for a free inspection and let a trained wildlife professional handle it safely.
What happens if there are baby raccoons?
If we find baby raccoons, the removal process changes because we need to account for both the kits and the mother. Raccoons usually have babies in the spring, and a female may stay close to the den and become much more defensive while the young are still dependent on her.
Our technicians check for babies before we complete the removal and seal-out. When possible, we make every reasonable effort to reunite the kits with their mother and give her a chance to move them. If she doesn’t return or the babies need care, Critter Authority works with local wildlife rehabilitators to help get them where they need to go.
Because babies can affect the timing and method of removal, it’s important not to seal an entry point before you know what’s inside. Contact Critter Authority for a free raccoon inspection in Richmond, VA.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, Critter Authority offers a military discount. Let us know if you qualify during your free inspection!.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer flexible financing options through Hearth so that you can address your raccoon problem now and pay over time if needed.