Squirrel removal in Tampa, FL
Critter Guys does squirrel removal in Tampa, FL, mostly under the big live oaks of South Tampa, Seminole Heights and Temple Terrace. We let the squirrels leave through a one-way door, then fix what they chewed so they can’t get back in.
- One-way doors, not poison
- Chew damage repaired
- 25+ years of humane work
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Quick answer. Critter Guys offers squirrel removal in Tampa, FL for attics, soffits and roof lines. We find the chewed openings, install one-way doors so the squirrels exit on their own, trap when the setup calls for it, and then seal and repair the soffit, fascia or vents they damaged. Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come take a look at your Tampa roof line.
Tampa’s oak canopy is a squirrel highway
Tampa is a city of big live oaks. Drive down the brick streets of Hyde Park, Palma Ceia or Seminole Heights and the branches meet over the road. Eastern gray squirrels love it, and a limb hanging over your roof is all the bridge they need.
Once a squirrel is on the roof, it goes looking for a soft spot. On Tampa homes that’s usually the corner where the fascia board meets the soffit, a gable vent with a loose screen, or the edge of a plastic roof vent. If there’s no opening, a squirrel will make one. Their teeth never stop growing, and wood that’s been softened by rain is easy work.
Power and cable lines run through those same trees, which is why we also see squirrels getting onto roofs in neighborhoods where the oaks are set back from the house. The approach we use here is the same one on our main squirrel removal page, adjusted for Tampa’s older trim and taller trees.
Where squirrel removal in Tampa comes up most
Squirrel calls cluster where the trees are oldest. South Tampa, Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights, Forest Hills and the streets around the University of Tampa all have mature canopy over houses built decades ago, and old wood trim is easier to chew than new.
New Tampa is a different story. The trees there are younger, but subdivisions back up to wooded wetland and Flatwoods Park, so squirrels come in from the edges and get onto two-story roofs from fences and pool cages. If squirrels are just one piece of what’s going on at your place, our Tampa wildlife removal page covers the rest.
Tampa field notes
- Live oaks over South Tampa streets
- Old wood trim in Seminole Heights
- New Tampa backs onto woods
- Overhead lines along older blocks
Recent work around Central Florida
What gets chewed on a Tampa roof
These are the spots we patch most after a squirrel has been living in a Tampa attic.
- Fascia corners right where the gutter ends
- Soffit vents, especially plastic or thin aluminum
- Ridge vent end caps
- Gable vent louvers and the screen behind them
- Wiring and the paper face of insulation once they’re inside
- Plumbing vent boots and the rubber collar around them
What Tampa customers said after squirrel jobs
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I can’t recommend this company enough! Josh was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond from start to finish. As a property manager, I work with a lot of vendors, and it’s not often that someone stands out the way he did. …
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Josh is excellent, very humane, takes all the time to explain, is never upset in the middle of a situation, and always has a reassuring answer. I recommend him 100%.
Jaylene EstradaGoogle 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 …
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Our Tampa squirrel job, start to finish
The goal is every squirrel out, every hole closed, and no squirrel left trapped inside.
Roofline and tree check
We look at the roofline, the attic and the trees around the house, and find the main hole plus any others. Squirrels often chew a second exit.
One-way door on the main hole
A one-way door lets squirrels leave to feed but not come back. We seal the other openings first so the door is the only way out. If timing points to babies inside, we plan around them.
Repair and reinforce
Once the attic is quiet, the door comes off and the hole gets repaired with metal or hardware cloth behind new wood or soffit. This is where most of the exclusion work we do in Tampa happens.
Check the attic
We look for nesting and chewed wiring. If droppings and torn insulation are building up, we can clean it out and sanitize the space.
Board over the hole yourself, or let them out first
Nailing a board over a squirrel hole feels like the fix. Here’s why it usually isn’t.
| Patch it yourself | Let them out, then seal |
|---|---|
| Squirrel may be inside when you close it | One-way door makes sure the attic is empty |
| Trapped squirrel chews a new hole nearby | Every opening is sealed at the same time |
| Babies left inside can die in the attic | Timing planned around spring and late-summer litters |
| Thin patch material gets chewed through | Metal backing the squirrel can’t get through |
Two litters a year means two busy seasons
Gray squirrels in Florida have young in late winter into spring and again in late summer. If you hear scratching in February or August, don’t wait to see if it stops. It usually gets louder.
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Tampa squirrel removal questions, answered
Don’t see your question? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and ask a real person.
How much does squirrel removal cost in Tampa?
The price comes after we inspect. It depends on how many holes need repair, how high the roof is, whether there are babies, and how much damage the squirrels did inside. We walk you through what we found and what it’ll take first.
Do Tampa squirrels really chew electrical wires?
Yes, squirrels gnaw on wiring in attics, and chewed insulation on wires is a real concern. It’s one reason we don’t recommend waiting on a squirrel problem. Once they’re out, we check what they got into.
Why can I hear squirrels in my South Tampa attic early in the morning?
Squirrels are active by day, so the noise picks up around sunrise when they head out and again late in the afternoon when they return. Nighttime scratching is more likely roof rats. Our Tampa rat removal page explains how we handle those.
Will cutting back my oak tree solve the squirrel problem?
Trimming limbs away from the roof helps, but it won’t fix it alone. Squirrels can jump a good distance and also climb power lines, fences and pool cages. Sealing the roofline is what keeps them out.
Do you kill the squirrels in Tampa attics?
No. We use one-way doors so squirrels leave on their own, and humane trapping when a situation calls for it, all under FWC rules. The goal is an empty attic and a sealed roof.
Can squirrels get into a tile roof?
They can. Squirrels slip into gaps at the eave closure and around roof vents on tile roofs, then reach the attic from there. We check those spots on tile homes in Tampa just as closely as shingle roofs.
Stop the scratching in your Tampa attic
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll set up a squirrel inspection in Tampa. You’ll see the holes and hear the plan before anything gets done.