Raccoon removal in Melbourne, FL
Raccoon removal in Melbourne covers a lot of ground, from crawl spaces under old Eau Gallie bungalows to roof returns on newer stucco homes. We remove them humanely and close the way in.
- Humane live trapping
- Mothers and young kept together
- Damage repaired after
Tell us where the raccoon is
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 handles raccoon removal in Melbourne, FL, for attics, crawl spaces, soffits, sheds and yards. We inspect the property, find the entry point and whether there are kits, then remove the raccoons humanely under FWC rules, keeping mothers and young together. Once they’re out, we seal the opening and repair the damage so it can’t be reused. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and let us know whether the noise is overhead or under the floor.
Raccoons along the lagoon and the creeks
Raccoons do well wherever water and food meet, and Melbourne’s east side has plenty of both. The Indian River Lagoon shoreline, Crane Creek and the Eau Gallie River all run back into neighborhoods, and raccoons patrol those banks every night for crabs, fish scraps and anything left out on a dock.
From there it’s a short walk to garbage cans, pet food on a porch and fallen fruit. When a female needs a den to raise kits, a dark attic or a crawl space under an older house is about as good as it gets.
Attic raccoons versus crawl space raccoons
Where the raccoon is living depends a lot on the age of the house.
| Older homes near the river | Newer slab homes inland |
|---|---|
| Raised floors with crawl spaces | Concrete slab, no crawl space |
| Broken skirting and vent screens underneath | Roof returns and soffits up top |
| Raccoons den under the floor | Raccoons den in the attic |
| Smell comes up through the floor | Noise comes down through the ceiling |
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Melbourne raccoon removal by neighborhood
On the riverfront streets around Eau Gallie and historic downtown, homes tend to be older, often frame-built, with big live oaks and thick landscaping. Raccoons use oak limbs to reach the roof and broken lattice to get under the house.
Farther inland, toward Wickham Road and I-95, most homes are block and stucco on slabs. Here the raccoons go up, usually at a roof return or a soffit panel. Wickham Park and the drainage canals give them cover and travel lanes close to those neighborhoods.
Melbourne field notes
- Indian River Lagoon shoreline
- Crane Creek and Eau Gallie River
- Wickham Park woods and ponds
- Brevard County
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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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Omygoodness I never thought I would have to meet Craig but I did! And he was amazing! He immediately answered the phone, told me what he could do / when he would arrive and followed through with what he said. He was prompt, courteous and put me at ease! God willing I will never need him again but if I do I will not hesitate to call him!
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Signs of a raccoon in your Melbourne home
These are the clues Melbourne homeowners usually report first.
Heavy noise at night
Thumping and dragging sounds, louder than squirrels, mostly after dark and before dawn.
A torn soffit or vent
Raccoons are strong enough to pull panels down and tear screens with their hands.
Damaged crawl space skirting
Pushed-in lattice or a torn vent screen at the base of an older home.
Chittering in spring
High-pitched calls from one spot usually means a mother with kits.
Strong odor
Raccoons use a latrine spot, which gets noticeable fast in a hot attic or a damp crawl space.
What happens after the raccoon is out
Getting the raccoon out is half the job. Raccoons leave behind latrines, crushed insulation and torn ductwork, and the scent tells other raccoons the spot is a good one. We repair the entry and treat the area so the next one passes it by.
- Entry point sealed and reinforced
- Soffits, vents and skirting repaired
- Latrine removed and area disinfected
- Scent trails treated
- Other weak spots pointed out
Our raccoon removal steps in Melbourne
Here’s what to expect once you call.
Inspection first
We check the roof, attic, crawl space and yard, find the entry point and check for kits.
Humane removal
Live traps or one-way methods under FWC rules, with kits removed by hand and kept with their mother.
Seal it up
The opening is closed with strong materials and nearby weak spots get reinforced. For the whole house, see our Melbourne wildlife exclusion service.
Clean and repair
Latrines and soiled insulation come out through our attic cleanup in Melbourne, and the damage gets repaired.
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What Melbourne homeowners ask about raccoon removal
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How much does raccoon removal cost in Melbourne?
We quote once we’ve inspected your Melbourne property. The price depends on where the raccoon is, whether there are kits, how many openings need sealing and how much cleanup is needed. A crawl space job and an attic job can look very different.
Can raccoons get under my house in Melbourne?
Yes, if it’s an older home with a crawl space. Raccoons and opossums push through broken lattice, skirting or vent screens. We remove them and close off the crawl space openings with sturdy materials.
What if a raccoon has babies in my attic?
We find and remove the kits by hand and keep them with the mother. Taking only the mother leaves the babies to starve and often leads to more damage. Spring is the most common time for this.
Should I rent a trap and catch the Melbourne raccoon on my own?
We’d advise against it. Florida’s FWC has rules on trapping and relocating wildlife, and they’re easy to get wrong. A trapped raccoon is also stressed and can be dangerous to handle. We follow FWC rules on every job.
Will raccoons come back after removal?
Not if the house is sealed. Raccoons will keep living near the lagoon and creeks, but once the entry is closed and the scent is treated, your home stops being an option.
Do you handle raccoons in Palm Bay and other cities?
Yes. We cover Palm Bay, Titusville and the rest of Central Florida, and our raccoon removal page for Orlando explains how we work. For other Melbourne wildlife, see our Melbourne wildlife control page.
Get the raccoon out of your Melbourne home
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll come out, find where the raccoon is getting in and walk you through the fix.