Squirrel removal in Brandon, FL
Critter Guys does squirrel removal in Brandon, FL for the 1970s, 80s and 90s homes whose trim has finally gone soft enough to chew. The squirrels leave through a one-way door, and we rebuild the spot so they can’t chew back in.
- Squirrels leave on their own
- Chewed trim rebuilt
- See every hole first
Stop the squirrels in Brandon
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
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- Licensed and insured in Florida
Quick answer. Critter Guys offers squirrel removal in Brandon, FL for attics, soffits and rooflines. We find every chewed opening, seal the extras, and put a one-way door on the main hole so the squirrels exit and can’t return, trapping humanely when needed. Then we repair the fascia, soffit or vent with chew-resistant material. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Squirrel or rat in your Brandon attic?
Both make noise overhead, and the fix is different. These clues usually settle it.
| Gray squirrel | Roof rat |
|---|---|
| Loudest at sunrise and late afternoon | Busiest in the first hours after dark |
| Rolling or bouncing sounds, like nuts | Light, quick scurrying along one path |
| Holes chewed at fascia corners, golf ball size | Smaller gaps, greasy rub marks around them |
| Leafy nests near the eave | Droppings scattered along runways |
How squirrel removal in Brandon works
Four steps, in order. The order is what makes the repair hold.
Find every hole
We inspect the roofline, attic and nearby trees. Squirrels usually have one main hole and sometimes a second they’ve started chewing.
Close the extras, door the main one
Secondary gaps are sealed first. A one-way door goes over the main hole so the squirrels can head out to feed and can’t get back in.
Watch for babies
If timing or signs point to a litter, we plan around it so young squirrels aren’t left behind. We follow FWC rules throughout.
Rebuild and reinforce
Once the attic is empty, the door comes off and the opening gets new wood or soffit backed with metal. The rest of the roof gets checked too, and our page on Brandon wildlife exclusion explains that part.
From recent jobs
Brandon trees, older trim and squirrel traffic
Brandon grew mostly between the 1970s and the early 2000s, and a lot of those homes now have the same issue: wood fascia and trim that have taken decades of sun and rain. Squirrels look for wood that’s already soft, and a fascia corner behind a gutter end is their favorite.
The other half of the story is trees. The older streets closer to the center of Brandon tend to have big live and laurel oaks with limbs hanging over roofs. Newer communities have fewer mature trees, but fences, pool cages and power lines get squirrels onto the roof just as well. If squirrels aren’t your only visitor, see our page on wildlife removal in Brandon.
Brandon at a glance
- Homes mostly built 1970s to 2000s
- Laurel and live oaks over roofs
- Wood fascia aging out
- Hillsborough County
Outside clues that squirrels have moved in
Walk around the house and look up. Squirrels leave marks you can spot from the yard.
A round hole at a roof corner
Squirrel holes are usually at a fascia or soffit corner, about the size of a golf ball or a bit larger, with chewed edges.
Wood shavings on the driveway or patio
Fresh chips under the eave mean a squirrel is still working on the opening.
Squirrels running the same path to the roof
Watch for a few minutes in the morning. A squirrel that keeps heading to one tree limb or one corner of the roof is going in.
Chewed roof vent or ridge cap
Plastic vents and ridge cap ends show tooth marks and torn edges when squirrels have been at them.
Brandon homeowners on squirrel jobs
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141 reviews on Google
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Called Critter Guys through a recommendation from my sister in Lakeland after we saw a squirrel peaking out from a hole above the garage at my mother’s home in Riverview. My sister had the same issue at her Lakeland home. We got an appointment for the Riverview house right away and Craig came out to do an assessment and estimate. The price was reasonable and Craig was very professional and friendly. He quickly assessed the issue and found 4 holes in the roof. He set up traps and came back a few days later. During that waiting time one of the traps in the attic caught a mouse. So, when he came back, he sealed off 3 of the holes and set up a one-way trap in the 4th hole to draw out any remaining critters. He’ll come back in 2 weeks to close off the remaining hole. He also gave us a 30 day warranty if anything else happens. So far we haven’t seen or heard anything else. I’m very happy with the service received and would highly recommend this company.
Pramela IttoopGoogle review
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Kevin was amazing quick and accurate, really appreciate great local ppl who help out had a non active nest over my garage made a big hole in my soffit …
Maria CioccaGoogle review
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We had a huge yellow jacket nest in a palm and Craig was able to get it taken care of immediately. A+++
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Two Brandon squirrel seasons to watch
Gray squirrels here have young from late winter into spring and again in late summer. That’s when they look hardest for a protected attic, and when a one-way door needs the most care. If you hear them in February or August, call early.
Things that make Brandon squirrel problems worse
A few common moves end up costing homeowners more later.
- Nailing a board over the hole while a squirrel is still inside
- Filling the hole with expanding foam, which squirrels chew right through
- Leaving branches touching the roof after the repair
- Waiting to see if the noise stops on its own
- Setting out poison, which can leave a dead squirrel in the wall
- Fixing one hole and ignoring the rest of the roofline
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Squirrel Removal in Brandon: quick answers
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
What does squirrel removal in Brandon cost?
We start with an inspection, and the quote is based on what we find. The number of holes, roof height, how much wood or soffit needs rebuilding, and whether there’s a litter all play into it. You’ll get the details before any work begins.
How long does it take to get squirrels out of a Brandon attic?
Usually several days to a couple of weeks. The one-way door has to stay up long enough for every squirrel to leave, and if there are babies, we wait until they can go too. The repair follows once the attic is quiet.
Why are squirrels chewing my roof even though I trimmed the trees?
Squirrels can jump a surprising distance and also use fences, pool cages and utility lines to reach the roof. Trimming helps, but sealing and reinforcing the roofline is what actually keeps them out.
Can squirrels damage my attic wiring?
Yes. Squirrels chew on wiring in attics as well as wood and insulation. That’s one reason not to wait on a squirrel problem, and why we check what they got into once they’re out.
Do you trap and kill squirrels in Brandon?
No. Our main method is the one-way door, which lets squirrels leave without harm, with humane trapping when a situation calls for it, all under FWC rules. If the noise turns out to be rats, our Brandon rat removal page covers that.
Is squirrel damage covered by fixing the roof?
A roofer can replace shingles, but the chewed fascia, soffit and vents need to be rebuilt with chew-resistant backing or the squirrels come back. We handle that repair as part of the job. Our Central Florida squirrel removal page explains more.
Squirrels in your Brandon attic? Let’s get them out
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come look at the roofline. You’ll see where they’re getting in before we touch anything.