Squirrel removal in Clermont, FL
Clermont’s newer neighborhoods sit right against oak hammocks and conservation land. Our squirrel removal in Clermont, FL gets them off the roof and out of the attic without harming them.
- Humane one-way exclusion
- Tile roof experience
- Chewed roof lines repaired
Get squirrels off your roof
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Quick answer. Critter Guys offers squirrel removal in Clermont, FL for homes along the US 27 corridor, around the chain of lakes and up in the hills. We find every entry hole, put one-way doors on the active ones so squirrels leave on their own and then seal and reinforce the roof line with chew-resistant material. We’re licensed and insured in Florida. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Wiring is on the squirrel menu too
A squirrel in the attic gnaws on whatever is handy, and electrical wire is a favorite. If you’ve heard daytime scratching overhead, get it checked before a chewed wire becomes a bigger problem.
How Clermont homeowners spot a squirrel problem
Squirrels are active by day, so you’ll often see or hear the signs before you’d guess they were inside.
Running overhead in the early morning
Light, fast footsteps right after sunrise and again before dusk are the classic squirrel pattern.
A squirrel disappearing at the roof edge
If you see one run up a downspout or jump from an oak and vanish at a roof corner, there’s probably a hole there.
Chewed tile ends or vent covers
Look for gnawed plastic vents and the foam or mortar under the first course of roof tile.
Shredded insulation near the eaves
Squirrels build leafy nests near the soffit and drag insulation into them.
Sounds of rolling or dropping
Squirrels move nuts and debris around in the attic, and it can sound like small objects being dropped.
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Our squirrel removal method for Clermont homes
One-way doors work because squirrels go out to feed every day. Here’s the order we follow.
Inspect the full roof
Clermont homes are often two stories or built on slopes, so we check every eave, roof return, ridge, tile edge and vent, not only the ones visible from the yard.
Close secondary holes
We seal the extra openings first so squirrels are forced to use the main one.
Install the one-way door
We mount a one-way door over the main hole. Squirrels leave to feed and can’t come back in.
Check for young
Squirrels have litters in spring and late summer. If babies are present we time the work so the mother takes them out, or we remove them by hand.
Seal for good
Once the attic is empty, the door comes off and the opening is sealed with heavy mesh or metal. Damaged soffit, vents or trim get repaired.
Oak hammocks and new subdivisions
A lot of Clermont’s growth over the last twenty years has come from old citrus land turned into subdivisions, especially along US 27 south toward Lake Louisa State Park and in the hills off SR 50. Many of those neighborhoods kept strips of oak hammock or conservation land between streets. Those strips are full of gray squirrels, and the houses next to them are the first ones squirrels test.
Closer to downtown and the shores of Lake Minneola, mature live oaks hang over older roofs and give squirrels a direct path. Between the trees and the ridge’s hilly lots, it’s common for a squirrel to reach a roof without ever touching the ground.
What we see in Clermont
- Lake County
- Oak buffers between subdivisions
- Mature oaks near Lake Minneola
Recent reviews from around Clermont
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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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Kevin did a great job. He arrived promptly and kept me informed through the process.
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Tile roofs versus shingle roofs
Both roof types are common in Clermont, and squirrels attack each one differently.
| Tile roof | Shingle roof |
|---|---|
| Squirrels get under the first row of tile at the eave | Squirrels chew through soffit corners and roof returns |
| Bird stop gaps and missing mortar are the weak spots | Plastic ridge vents and drip edge gaps are the weak spots |
| Sealed with metal bird stop and mesh | Sealed with metal flashing, mesh and vent guards |
| Needs careful work to avoid cracking tile | Needs repair of chewed trim before sealing |
Repairs and prevention after squirrel removal
After the squirrels are out, there’s usually some damage left. Squirrels tear up insulation, leave droppings and urine and sometimes chew wiring. If the mess is significant, our Clermont attic cleanup removes it and sanitizes the space.
Prevention matters even more with squirrels than with most animals. Other squirrels can smell where the last ones lived and will test the same spots. Trimming branches away from the roof and having the full roof line sealed through wildlife exclusion in Clermont keeps them out. See our Orlando squirrel removal page for more on how we work across the region.
Other wildlife help in Clermont
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Questions about squirrel removal in Clermont
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How do squirrels get into tile roofs in Clermont?
Usually at the eave, where the first row of tile meets the fascia. If the bird stop is missing or the mortar has cracked, squirrels can slip under the tile and into the attic. We seal those gaps with metal bird stop and mesh.
What’s the price for squirrel removal in Clermont?
We quote it after we’ve inspected your roof. Price depends on how many entry points there are, the roof type and height, whether there are babies and how much repair is needed.
Is there a time of year when Clermont attics get more squirrels?
Yes, spring and late summer. Gray squirrels usually have two litters a year, and those are the stretches when females go looking for a safe attic to nest in.
Can I trap squirrels myself and release them somewhere else?
We don’t recommend it. Florida’s FWC has rules on trapping and relocating wildlife, and you may trap a mother and leave babies behind. Trapping also does nothing about the hole.
Will squirrels come back after they’re excluded?
Not if the roof line is properly sealed. Squirrels test old spots, so the repair needs to be done with chew-resistant materials, not foam or thin screen.
Do squirrels cause damage outside the house too?
They can chew on trim, screens and outdoor wiring, and they dig in potted plants. The serious damage, though, is usually inside the attic.
Book your Clermont squirrel inspection
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll find out where the squirrels are getting in. You can also see our Clermont wildlife control page for other animals we handle.