Raccoon Removal in Raleigh, NC
Humane raccoon trapping, chimney and attic exclusion, and cleanup across the Raleigh area.
Professional Raccoon Removal in the Triangle
Raccoons are strong, dexterous, and heavy enough to tear open a roof return or pull a chimney cap right off. In Raleigh they most often show up in chimneys, attics, crawl spaces, and under decks, and a female with kits will defend the space aggressively.
Raccoons are classified as a rabies vector species in North Carolina, which places legal limits on relocation. We work strictly within 15A NCAC 10B .0106 and handle every animal accordingly.
Beyond removal, raccoon jobs almost always involve cleanup. Raccoon latrines can carry roundworm, and the contaminated insulation usually needs to be removed rather than treated in place.
Signs You Need Raccoon Removal
- Heavy thumping, dragging, or vocal chattering in the attic or chimney at night
- A torn open roof return, soffit, or displaced chimney cap
- Tipped trash cans, pried pet doors, or damaged crawl space vents
- Latrine piles of large droppings in the attic, on the roof, or at the base of a tree
- Kit noises, which sound like a bird chirping, from a chimney flue in spring
Our Raccoon Removal Process
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Inspection
Attic, chimney, crawl space, and roof inspection to locate the animals, confirm whether kits are present, and document damage.
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Humane removal
Trapping or hand removal of the adult and any kits, handled in compliance with North Carolina rabies vector rules.
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Exclusion
Chimney caps, heavy gauge screening, reinforced roof returns, and crawl space vent covers rated for an animal this strong.
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Decontamination
Latrine cleanup, contaminated insulation removal, antimicrobial treatment, and odor neutralization.
What Is Included
Full structure inspection including chimney and crawl space
Humane removal of adults and young
Heavy duty exclusion built for raccoon strength
Latrine cleanup and attic decontamination
Repair of torn fascia, soffit, and roof returns
North Carolina Legal Requirements
Raccoons are a rabies vector species in North Carolina. Relocation is restricted year round per 15A NCAC 10B .0106, and all handling is performed under our Wildlife Control Agent permit.
Raccoon Removal FAQs
Why can raccoons not be relocated freely?
Raccoons are a rabies vector species, and North Carolina restricts their relocation year round under 15A NCAC 10B .0106. We handle every animal within those rules.
Something is in my chimney. Can I smoke it out?
No. Lighting a fire with a raccoon and kits in the flue is inhumane, and it commonly drives the animals into the house. Call us instead.
Is raccoon waste dangerous?
Raccoon latrines can contain roundworm eggs that stay viable for years. This is one of the cleanups we strongly recommend against doing yourself.
How do I keep them from coming back?
A capped chimney, screened crawl vents, reinforced roof returns, and secured trash. Our exclusion work covers the structural side of that list.
Where We Provide Raccoon Removal
We provide raccoon removal throughout Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston counties, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Garner, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell, Rolesville, and Clayton. See the full service area.