Squirrel removal in Riverview, FL
Squirrel removal in Riverview is mostly about the roof line. Gray squirrels chew a hole where two roof planes meet, raise a litter in the insulation, and wake you up at 7 a.m. We get them out and close the hole they made.
- One-way doors, no poisons
- Quote in hand before work
- Chewed wood repaired
Stop the morning scratching
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 Riverview, FL. We inspect your roof line and attic, find every hole the squirrels are using, and install one-way doors so they leave without being harmed. Once the attic is clear, we seal and repair the chewed areas so they can’t get back in. Call or text (321) 203-6963, or email critterguyswildlife@gmail.com, to set up a visit.
Riverview’s oaks and the squirrels living in them
Squirrels go where the trees are, and Riverview has a split personality on that front. The older streets near the Alafia River and along US 301 have big live oaks and laurel oaks, many of them hanging right over the roof. Those branches work like a bridge. A squirrel can step from a limb to your shingles without ever touching the ground.
The newer subdivisions off Big Bend Road and Boyette Road have younger trees, but squirrels still get there. They run the power lines, the fence tops and the preserve edges, then climb the stucco or a downspout. Homes that back up to wooded land along Bell Creek or toward Balm Boyette tend to see steady squirrel traffic year after year.
Local snapshot
- Mature oaks near the Alafia River
- Wooded preserve edges on the south side
- Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay area
Where squirrels chew into Riverview homes
Eastern gray squirrels don’t need much. A gap the size of a golf ball is plenty, and if the opening is a little small, they’ll chew it bigger. Most of the holes we find are high on the house, right where a lower roof runs into a second-story wall, or at the corner where the fascia board meets the soffit.
- Roof returns and the corners of the fascia
- Plastic or screened gable vents
- Gaps around plumbing stacks and roof vents
- Soffit panels that have pulled loose
- Spots where a tree limb touches the roof
From recent jobs
Sounds and clues that point to squirrels
Squirrels keep daytime hours, which is the easiest way to tell them apart from rats or raccoons.
Noise at sunrise and late afternoon
Quick scurrying and rolling sounds in the attic early in the morning, then again before dusk. Quiet at night.
Fresh wood shavings
Pale chewed wood on the lanai or driveway below a roof corner usually means a squirrel is working on the fascia.
A squirrel going in and out
Watch the roof line for a few minutes in the morning. You’ll often see one disappear into a corner and pop back out.
Chewed wiring or lights
Squirrels gnaw on wire insulation in attics and on outdoor lighting. That’s a fire risk worth taking seriously.
Riverview customers on our squirrel work
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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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Craig is great! Always ready to go above and beyond!!
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How our squirrel removal works in Riverview
The goal is to get every squirrel out without harming it and make sure the house stays closed afterward.
Find every opening
Squirrels often have a main hole and one or two backups. We check the full roof line and the attic so nothing gets missed.
Install one-way doors
We mount a one-way door right over the hole they’re using. Squirrels can still head out to feed, but the door won’t let them back inside. Any other gaps get sealed while we’re up there.
Watch for babies
Spring and the back half of summer are when gray squirrels raise young. If there’s a nest up there, we time the work so no babies get stranded.
Seal and repair
Once the attic is clear, we take the door down and close the hole with materials squirrels can’t chew through, then repair the damaged wood. For a whole-house approach, see our wildlife exclusion in Riverview.
Ways to make your roof less tempting
You can’t keep squirrels out of the neighborhood, but you can make your house a harder target.
- Trim limbs back so they sit at least several feet from the roof.
- Keep bird feeders well away from the house, or skip them.
- Pick up fallen fruit and nuts from the yard.
- Look up at your roof corners after every big storm.
- Call when you first hear scratching, before a litter arrives.
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What Riverview homeowners ask about squirrel removal
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
When do squirrels have babies in Riverview?
Gray squirrels in Florida usually have one litter in late winter or spring and another in late summer. Those are the busiest times for attic calls. If you hear scratching during those months, there’s a good chance a nest is involved.
How much does squirrel removal cost in Riverview?
Your quote depends on how many openings there are, how high they are on the roof, how much chewed wood needs repair and whether insulation needs cleanup. We go over the numbers with you before any work is scheduled.
Will squirrels chew through the repair?
Not if it’s done right. We seal openings with sturdy materials designed to stand up to chewing and reinforce the weak spots around them. Patching with foam or thin screen doesn’t hold, which is why squirrels so often come back after DIY fixes.
Can I just put out squirrel poison in the attic?
Please don’t. We use one-way doors and, when needed, live traps. Poison can leave a squirrel to die inside your walls, which brings an odor problem on top of the original one.
Is it a squirrel or a rat in my attic?
Timing is the best clue. Squirrels are active in the morning and late afternoon, and rats are active at night. If you’re still not sure, our inspection will sort it out, and our Riverview rat removal page covers the nighttime side.
How do I know all the squirrels are out?
We confirm the attic is empty before sealing the final opening. That includes checking for young and making sure the one-way door is doing its job. The squirrel removal approach we use around Orlando follows the same rule: no sealing until it’s clear. Learn more about wildlife work in Riverview too.
Get the squirrels out of your Riverview attic
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll find their way in and close it after they’re gone.