Squirrel removal in Clearwater, FL
Squirrel removal in Clearwater, FL is mostly a roof line problem. We get the squirrels out of your attic with one-way doors, then fix the chewed soffit, fascia or vent so they can’t chew their way back in.
- One-way doors, no poison
- Chewed openings repaired
- Mothers and young kept together
Squirrels overhead? 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 provides squirrel removal in Clearwater, FL by finding every hole the squirrels use, installing one-way doors so they leave the attic on their own, and then sealing and repairing the chewed areas. We check for babies first, since squirrels have spring and late-summer litters. We’re licensed and insured in Florida. Call or text (321) 203-6963 to schedule.
The 7 a.m. scratching is a squirrel
Squirrels keep daylight hours. If the noise in your ceiling starts around sunrise, quiets down midday and picks up again late afternoon, that’s almost always an eastern gray squirrel heading out to forage and coming home.
Clearwater’s oak canopy and squirrel traffic
The neighborhoods with the most squirrel calls tend to be the ones with the biggest trees. Harbor Oaks and the older streets on the bluff south of downtown have live oaks that are older than the houses. Countryside and the subdivisions near Coachman Ridge Park and Lake Chautauqua have had decades for their oaks and laurel oaks to grow out over the roofs.
A gray squirrel can jump from a limb to the roof, run the gutter line and start chewing at the corner where the fascia meets the soffit. On newer stucco homes with tight roof lines, squirrels look for roof vents, gable vent screens or the gap where a satellite or cable line goes through the wall. Squirrels also come in off the power lines that run behind many Clearwater lots.
Local snapshot
- Live oaks in Harbor Oaks
- Countryside and Coachman Ridge
- Pinellas County
- Overhead utility lines behind lots
On the job
Where Clearwater squirrels chew in
Squirrels don’t need much. A gap the size of a golf ball is enough to start, and they’ll chew it wider in an afternoon. The spots below are where we find fresh chew marks most often on Clearwater roofs, and they’re what we check first on an inspection.
- Corners where fascia meets soffit
- Plastic and aluminum roof vents
- Gable vent screens
- Gaps around plumbing stacks
- Roof returns above the garage
How our squirrel removal works in Clearwater
The goal is to get every squirrel out without trapping any inside, then close the house for good.
Inspect the roof and attic
We find the main hole, any secondary holes, and check the attic for nests and babies.
Install one-way doors
A one-way door goes over the main entry. Squirrels can leave to forage but can’t get back in. Other holes get sealed right away.
Handle babies by hand
If there’s a litter too young to leave, we remove the young by hand so they can be reunited with their mother instead of starving in the attic.
Seal and repair
Once activity stops, the door comes off and the opening is repaired with materials squirrels can’t chew through. Damaged soffit, fascia or vents get fixed at the same time.
Clearwater reviews for squirrel jobs
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141 reviews on Google
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
These guys took care of a pest problem we had in our community of townhomes outside of downtown Orlando. Extremely effective, highly professional, and overall pleasant & fair.
Ryan HoestenGoogle review
★★★★★
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 …
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What squirrels damage once they’re inside
The scratching is the part you notice. The damage is what costs money. After a few weeks up there, we tend to find this.
- Chewed electrical wiring, which is a real fire risk
- Flattened and soiled insulation along the eaves
- Nests built from insulation, leaves and pine straw
- Gnawed AC duct wrap and flex duct
- Droppings and urine stains on the drywall above your ceiling
Timing squirrel removal around litters
Gray squirrels in Florida usually have two litters a year, one in spring and another in late summer. That’s why we always check for babies before sealing anything. If a mother is locked out, she’ll chew a brand new hole to reach her young, and you end up with two holes instead of one.
Once the squirrels are out and the holes are closed, the next step depends on what they left behind. Heavy nesting and droppings mean an attic cleanup is worth it, and a roof line with several weak spots usually needs full wildlife exclusion instead of a single patch. You can read more about how we handle squirrels across Central Florida on our Orlando squirrel removal page, or see everything we do locally on the Clearwater wildlife removal page.
Why trapping alone rarely works
Trap one squirrel and the hole is still open. The next squirrel in the neighborhood finds it within days, often following the scent of the last one. Sealing is what ends the problem.
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Squirrel Removal in Clearwater: quick answers
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How long does it take to get squirrels out of a Clearwater attic?
Usually a few days to a couple of weeks. The one-way door works as squirrels leave to forage, and we wait until activity stops before sealing the last hole. Babies in the attic can add time.
How much is squirrel removal in Clearwater?
It depends on how many entry points there are, how high and hard to reach they are, whether there are babies, and how much repair the roof line needs. You’ll get a quote before we start.
Can I just trim the oak branches near my roof?
Trimming branches back from the roof helps, and we often recommend it. It won’t stop squirrels already living in the attic, and they can still climb walls, use power lines or jump from farther away than most people expect. Trimming works best combined with sealing.
Are squirrels in the attic dangerous?
They’re not aggressive, but the damage they do can be serious. Squirrels chew electrical wiring, which can start fires, and their droppings and urine soil insulation. That’s a good reason to deal with them early.
Do you use poison on squirrels?
No. Poisoned squirrels often die inside walls or the attic, which leads to a strong odor and a harder cleanup. We use one-way doors and humane methods instead.
My neighbor in Countryside has squirrels too. Will they just come back to my house?
Not if your house is sealed properly. Squirrels go where they can get in easily. Once your roof line is closed with chew-resistant materials, they’ll look elsewhere.
Get your Clearwater roof line checked
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll find where the squirrels are getting in and show you the plan.