Raccoon removal in Altamonte Springs, FL
Raccoon removal in Altamonte Springs, FL, done humanely and finished properly. We get the raccoon out of your attic, soffit or crawl space, then fix the spot it tore open so it can’t come back.
- Mothers and kits kept together
- Firm quote before trapping starts
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Raccoon in the attic? Start here
Tell us what you are hearing or seeing. We will get back to you, set up a visit and give you a straight answer on what it takes.
- Firm quote before any work starts
- Call, text or email, your pick
- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys offers humane raccoon removal in Altamonte Springs, FL, for homes, condos and commercial buildings. We find how the raccoon is getting in, remove it (and any kits) with live traps or by hand under FWC rules, then repair and seal the entry so it can’t return. If a raccoon is in your Altamonte attic tonight, call or text (321) 203-6963.
How Altamonte homeowners usually find out
An adult raccoon can weigh as much as a small dog, and it moves like one. Here’s what tips most Altamonte homeowners off.
Heavy thumping after midnight
A raccoon sounds like a person crawling over the ceiling, not a light patter. If the noise is loud and slow, it’s probably not a squirrel.
A soffit panel hanging loose
Raccoons pull vinyl and aluminum soffit down at the corners where the roof overhang meets the wall. A sagging panel is often the front door.
Chirping or purring in spring
High-pitched chattering in the attic from about March onward usually means a mother has kits up there.
Slashed pool cage or lanai screen
A raccoon will cut a screen panel to reach a pet bowl, a grill or the roof above the lanai.
Droppings piled in one place
Raccoons use a latrine, the same spot over and over. Finding a pile on a flat roof, a deck corner or in the attic is a strong sign they’ve settled in.
Why raccoons like the Altamonte Springs area
Altamonte is crisscrossed by water. Cranes Roost, Lake Orienta and Spring Lake, the Little Wekiva River heading north toward Longwood, and the swamp and hardwood floodplain around Lake Lotus Park all give raccoons food, cover and a route to travel at night. A raccoon can follow the creek edge, cut through a few backyards and be on your roof by way of an oak limb in one evening.
The housing helps them too. Many neighborhoods off SR 436 are block ranch homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, with wood fascia and soffit that has had decades to soften. A weak corner gives way under a determined raccoon. You can read more about what we see across town on our Altamonte Springs wildlife removal page.
Local snapshot
- Little Wekiva floodplain
- Lakes Orienta, Spring and Cranes Roost
- Mature oak canopy over roofs
- Seminole County
On the job
Our raccoon removal process in Altamonte Springs
Here’s what happens once you call or text us.
Inspect the attic and roof line
We find the entry, check for a latrine, look for kits and note any damage to ducts, insulation or wiring.
Remove humanely
Adults are caught with live traps placed where the raccoon actually travels. If there are kits, we take them out by hand and reunite them with the mother so she can move them, following FWC rules.
Repair and seal
The torn soffit or vent is rebuilt and reinforced, and we close any other weak spots we found. That ties into our wildlife exclusion work in Altamonte.
Clean the latrine area
If the raccoon left a latrine or soiled insulation, we remove it and sanitize the area. Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm, so this isn’t a job for a shop vac.
DIY raccoon trapping vs. calling a crew
Plenty of people try to handle a raccoon themselves first. Here’s how that usually plays out.
| Doing it yourself | Working with Critter Guys |
|---|---|
| Trap catches the neighbor’s cat | Traps set on the raccoon’s real path |
| Mother caught, kits left in the attic | Kits found and kept with the mother |
| Hole left open, next raccoon moves in | Entry rebuilt and sealed |
| Latrine cleaned without protection | Droppings removed and area sanitized |
Altamonte neighbors on our raccoon work
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We had a raccoon who preferred to use our pool and back yard as a personal toilet. After trying the usual internet suggestions we called Kevin the Critter Guy. The first night the trap was set the raccoon was caught. The bad news? It was so big that the trap was forced open in 15″. Over the next several weeks we added traps, tried different baits and different locations to no avail. Kevin never gave up and ultimately used red fox urine. It hasn’t been back since. When a service goes as planned it’s an easy job. The true test? What is the response when it’s not easy. Kevin never backed off and ultimately the raccoon is gone. Highly recommended.
Paul MurgoGoogle review
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RELIABLE! AFFORDABLE! KNOWLEDGEABLE! HONEST! From the first call to Annie to meeting Mike literally an hour later was remarkable. What started as a nightmare with a family of raccoons in my attic turned into a smooth successful experience. No need to shop around. I reached out to 4 other companies with higher prices and the inability to come asap. I will definitely recommend them to my friends and neighbors!
Gini AnthonyGoogle review
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CritterGuys are the best! From my first positive interaction with Annie to my continued excellent service through Mike, CritterGuys have been superb! So far, they have quickly and professionally removed two raccoons and have set more traps in case more may follow. CritterGuys have been prompt, courteous, and professional. I will recommend them and call again if needed! Thank you, CritterGuys!
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Spring is kit season in Altamonte attics
From late winter into spring, raccoon mothers look for a quiet, dry place to have kits, and an attic over a lakeside neighborhood is ideal. If you hear chattering up there, call before you seal anything. Closing the hole with kits inside creates a much bigger problem.
After the raccoon is gone
Once a raccoon has used your attic, other animals can smell it. A clean, sealed attic is the real finish line. We check that the whole roof line is tight, not only the spot the raccoon used, because a raccoon testing your soffit usually means squirrels and roof rats have been eyeing it too. If they already have, our squirrel removal in Altamonte Springs can be handled in the same visit.
For homes and businesses elsewhere in the metro, our main raccoon removal page for Orlando covers the wider picture. Here in Altamonte, the usual fixes are soffit corners, roof vents and pool cage screens. Keeping trash cans closed and pet food indoors overnight goes a long way too.
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Raccoon Removal in Altamonte Springs: quick answers
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much is raccoon removal in Altamonte Springs?
The cost depends on how many raccoons there are, whether kits are involved, how hard the entry is to reach, and how much repair and cleanup the attic needs. We inspect your Altamonte Springs home first and give you a firm quote before any trapping starts.
How long does it take to get a raccoon out of an Altamonte attic?
A single adult is often caught within a few nights once traps are set on its path. A mother with kits takes more care, since we remove the family together. The repair and sealing is scheduled right after so the house doesn’t sit open.
Is it legal to trap a raccoon myself in Seminole County?
Raccoon trapping and relocation in Florida fall under FWC rules, and doing it wrong can leave kits orphaned or get you crosswise with those rules. We follow FWC rules on every job, which is one reason people hand it off to us.
Can raccoons in the attic make my family sick?
They can, though calm precautions go a long way. Raccoon latrines can carry roundworm, and raccoons are one of the animals most often found with rabies in Florida. Don’t handle droppings or approach the animal, and let us remove and sanitize.
Why do raccoons keep tearing my pool cage screen near the lake?
Usually because something inside the cage is worth the effort, like pet food, a grill, fruit trees or a path to the roof. Remove the attractant and we can look at whether a raccoon is using the cage to reach your soffit.
Get the raccoon out and the attic closed
Text a photo of the damage or call (321) 203-6963. We’ll come out from Fern Park, inspect the house and tell you the plan.