Humane raccoon removal, wildlife removal, inspection, and exclusion

Raccoon Removal NYC | Humane Wildlife Control & Exclusion

Raccoon removal NYC property owners need often starts with heavy movement in the attic, chimney, soffit, walls, roofline, garage, crawl space, deck, or shed. Animal Control NY/NJ helps identify the entry point, remove the raccoon or wildlife problem, and prevent repeat access.

Call before sealing any openings. Raccoons may be nesting, and closing the hole too early can trap wildlife inside or create odor, damage, and a larger cleanup problem.

NYC: 646-741-4333
NJ: 732-387-4135

Raccoon Removal NYC Calls We Handle

  • Attics, chimneys, and wall voids
  • Soffits, rooflines, vents, and fascia gaps
  • Garages, crawl spaces, decks, and sheds
  • Odor, droppings, nesting, and insulation damage

NYC and New Jersey service areas
Call 646-741-4333 for NYC and 732-387-4135 for New Jersey.

Inspection first
Find the opening before repair.
Humane methods
Professional wildlife service.
Exclusion guidance
Help prevent repeat entry.
Emergency concerns
Call when it cannot wait.

Real-world raccoon situations

Common calls we handle for NYC and New Jersey properties

Raccoon removal is rarely just “one animal outside.” Most calls involve a structure, an opening, noise, damage, odor, or a nesting concern that needs to be handled in the right order.

Raccoon in attic in Queens

Heavy overnight movement, odor, and disturbed insulation often point to attic activity that needs inspection before any opening is sealed.

Chimney issue in Brooklyn

Raccoons can use uncapped or damaged chimney openings as den sites. Smoke, noise, and blocked flues should be handled carefully.

Roofline entry in New Jersey

Loose fascia, pulled soffits, gutter edges, and widened trim gaps can let raccoons return unless the access point is repaired.

Managed building concern

Supers and property managers often call about roof access, vents, exterior openings, shared walls, odor, and tenant noise complaints.

Raccoon and wildlife removal problems we solve

From strange attic sounds to damaged rooflines

Raccoon and wildlife removal calls usually start with a sound, smell, visible damage, or repeated nighttime activity. The right fix depends on where animals are entering and whether nesting is involved.

Raccoon in attic

Heavy walking, thumping, scratching, insulation damage, droppings, odor, or damaged openings near the roof edge.

Chimney raccoons

Noise, odor, nesting, blocked flues, or a raccoon using the chimney as a den. Do not use fire or smoke.

Soffit and roofline entry

Loose fascia, chewed or pulled soffits, vent damage, gutter-line openings, dormer gaps, and weak trim.

Babies or nesting

Mother raccoons may use attics, chimneys, and voids as den sites. Timing matters before sealing openings.

Garages, decks, and sheds

Raccoons may den under decks, enter garages, use crawl spaces, or shelter around sheds and exterior structures.

Odor, droppings, and damage

Raccoon activity can leave urine, feces, nesting material, torn insulation, odor, stains, and cleanup concerns.

Where raccoons get in

Raccoons usually exploit a weak point, then make it worse

They are strong enough to pull at loose materials, widen gaps, climb rooflines, and return to familiar openings. A good inspection should look beyond the obvious hole and check the nearby areas that may become the next entry point.

Common entry areas include attics, soffits, chimneys, roof vents, bathroom vents, roofline gaps, crawl spaces, garages, decks, sheds, loose fascia, dormers, and openings around gutters or trim.

Inspection checklist

Roofline and trim: fascia, soffits, dormers, gutter edges, and widened access gaps.

Chimneys and vents: chimney openings, attic vents, roof vents, bathroom vents, and damaged covers.

Attic conditions: insulation damage, droppings, odor, nesting material, staining, and movement patterns.

Exterior hiding areas: crawl spaces, decks, sheds, garages, storage areas, and commercial roof areas.

Timing concerns: possible babies, active denning, repeat entry, and nearby secondary openings.

Inspection photo examples

Photos Help Show What Is Causing the Raccoon Removal NYC Problem

Every job is different, but photos can help explain what we are looking for: where the animal is getting in, what was damaged, and what may need to be repaired or protected so the problem does not repeat.

Raccoon removal NYC inspection exampleAnimal activityPhotos can help confirm what type of animal is involved and where it is spending time.
Raccoon entry point and damage repair exampleEntry and access pointsWe look for roofline gaps, soffit openings, chimney access, vent damage, and other weak points.
Raccoon repair and prevention exampleRepair and preventionThe goal is to understand what should be sealed, capped, screened, cleaned, or monitored next.

Our process

Removal should be paired with exclusion

Getting the raccoon out is only part of the job. The entry point and repeat-access conditions need to be understood so the same problem does not come back.

1

Inspect

Locate entry points, activity signs, nesting areas, damage, odor sources, and possible young.

2

Remove

Use a plan based on access, safety, structure type, season, and whether babies are present.

3

Exclude

Recommend repair or exclusion for the opening after the raccoon issue is handled.

4

Prevent

Discuss cleanup, odor, droppings, insulation, attic restoration, and prevention needs.

What happens when you call

A clearer next step for homeowners, supers, and property managers

Tell us what you hear, smell, see, or where the damage is. We will help you think through whether it sounds like raccoon activity, another wildlife issue, or an entry-point problem that needs inspection.

1. Describe the issueNoise, odor, sighting, damage, attic access, chimney activity, or roofline opening.
2. Confirm the property typeHome, rental, managed building, commercial property, garage, shed, or exterior structure.
3. Inspect the entry areaFind the main access point and check nearby weak spots before anything is sealed.
4. Plan removal and preventionMatch the removal, exclusion, repair, and cleanup recommendations to the actual condition.

Important warning

Do Not Seal Too Early During Raccoon Removal NYC Work

Sealing an opening before the raccoon situation is understood can trap animals inside, separate babies from the mother, create odor, increase noise, and cause more damage. If you think raccoons are in an attic, chimney, soffit, wall, or crawl space, call before closing the entry point. For public-health background, see NYC Health raccoon safety information.

Call 646-741-4333 for NYC or 732-387-4135 for New Jersey before blocking a suspected raccoon opening.

Service areas

Raccoon and wildlife removal for NYC and New Jersey properties

Animal Control NY/NJ helps with raccoon removal NYC service, raccoon removal NJ service, humane raccoon removal, wildlife inspection, exclusion recommendations, animal damage repair concerns, and prevention work throughout New York City and New Jersey service areas.

Calls often come from Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island City, central New Jersey, and shore communities where raccoons use attics, chimneys, rooflines, decks, sheds, garages, and crawl spaces.

Related services

Squirrel removalAttic noise, roofline entry, soffit gaps, vents, and exclusion.Bat removalBat entry points, droppings, legal exclusion timing, and prevention.Bird removalVents, ledges, droppings, nesting material, and proofing.Animal damage repairEntry holes, soffit damage, attic damage, and repair guidance.Attic restorationOdor, droppings, insulation, and contaminated material concerns.Contact Animal Control NY/NJSend details, photos, and the location of the animal activity.

Customer trust

Trusted by NYC and New Jersey property owners

When raccoons get into a building, most people want a clear answer, a careful inspection, and a plan that helps prevent the problem from coming back. We focus on removal, entry-point review, exclusion recommendations, and practical next steps for homes, rentals, and managed properties.

Read our public Google reviewsReviews help homeowners and property managers understand what to expect before they call. Look for comments about communication, response time, inspection, wildlife removal, and prevention-focused work.

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Raccoon removal FAQ

Common questions from property owners

Is raccoon removal part of wildlife removal?

Yes. Raccoons are one of the most common wildlife removal calls in NYC and New Jersey. A good raccoon job should include inspection, humane removal or eviction planning, entry-point review, exclusion recommendations, and prevention guidance.

Raccoons are heavier than small rodents. You may hear slower, heavier walking, thumping, scratching, or movement above the ceiling. Other clues include damaged soffits, roofline gaps, odor, droppings, disturbed insulation, or repeated activity around the same opening.

Do not seal the opening until you know whether animals or babies are still inside. Sealing too early can trap wildlife in the building and create odor, noise, damage, and a more complicated removal problem.

Handle it promptly. Raccoons can damage insulation, soil attic areas, widen entry openings, and create odor or noise issues. If babies are present, the job can become more sensitive, so call before sealing or disturbing the access point.

They can. If the opening remains or weak materials are left exposed, raccoons or other wildlife may reuse the access. Exclusion and repair recommendations help reduce the chance of repeat entry.

Yes. Chimneys, soffits, fascia gaps, vents, and roof edges can all provide shelter. A cap, screen, cover, or repair may be needed after the animal issue is resolved.

We can discuss odor, droppings, nesting material, insulation damage, attic restoration, and remediation concerns after the raccoon activity is handled and the entry point is understood.

Yes. Raccoon issues can affect apartment buildings, rental properties, storefronts, offices, restaurants, warehouses, schools, houses of worship, and managed facilities.

Raccoon Removal Resource

Not sure what term or entry point applies?

Our Wildlife Removal FAQ & Glossary explains soffits, fascia, roofline gaps, chimney flues, one-way doors, exclusion, cleanup terms, and common wildlife situations in NYC and New Jersey.

See the Wildlife Removal FAQ & Glossary

Raccoon removal pricing FAQ

Cost and service questions

Raccoon removal pricing depends on access, height, entry points, babies, contamination, damage, and exclusion needs. These questions explain what affects the cost before you call.

How much does raccoon removal cost in NYC?

Raccoon removal pricing in NYC depends on what has to be done after the property is checked. Access, roof height, the number and location of entry points, whether babies are present, attic contamination, chimney or soffit damage, and the amount of exclusion work can all affect the final cost. Call Animal Control NY/NJ with what you are seeing or hearing so we can explain the next step and current service pricing.

The biggest pricing factors are access and safety. A simple exterior issue is different from a raccoon in a high roofline, chimney, soffit, attic, crawl space, or wall void. Pricing can also change when there are babies, multiple openings, damaged fascia or vents, droppings, odor, insulation contamination, or repairs and exclusion work needed to keep raccoons from returning.

Raccoon removal and sealing or exclusion are connected, but they are not always the same line item. The entry point should be inspected first so raccoons or babies are not sealed inside. Once the activity is handled, we can discuss the right exclusion or repair approach for the roofline, soffit, chimney, vent, deck, shed, or other access point.

Inspection and service-call pricing should be confirmed when you contact Animal Control NY/NJ. The cost depends on the property, access, urgency, removal needs, and whether exclusion, cleanup guidance, or damage-related work is required. We will help you understand the likely next step before work begins.

Need Raccoon Removal NYC or NJ Service?

Call Animal Control NY/NJ for raccoon removal NYC and NJ service, wildlife removal, attic and chimney concerns, soffit and roofline entry points, exclusion recommendations, cleanup concerns, and prevention-focused service.

NYC: 646-741-4333
NJ: 732-387-4135