Squirrel removal in Winter Garden, FL
That scurrying over your bedroom at 7 a.m. is almost always a gray squirrel. Our squirrel removal in Winter Garden, FL moves them out with one-way doors and closes what they chewed.
- One-way doors, no poison
- Chewed vents rebuilt
- Humane, FWC-compliant removal
Squirrels in the attic? Ask us
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 provides squirrel removal in Winter Garden, FL for homes under the oaks downtown and the two-story houses south of SR 50. We find every hole on the roof line, install one-way doors so the squirrels leave on their own, then seal and reinforce the openings so they can’t chew back in. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
The sound gives squirrels away
Rats and raccoons work at night. Squirrels keep office hours. If the running, rolling and scratching starts right around sunrise, quiets down midday and picks up again in the late afternoon, you’re almost certainly hearing eastern gray squirrels. Some people describe it as marbles rolling across the ceiling. That’s often a squirrel moving nuts or nesting material around.
The other giveaway is outside. Walk around the house and look up at the roof line. A fresh, rounded hole in a soffit corner, a chewed edge on a plastic ridge vent or light wood shavings on the driveway under a gable all point to squirrels. They have teeth that never stop growing, and they’ll chew through wood, vinyl, aluminum screen and thin metal to get to a dry attic.
Oak streets and pond-side two-stories
The older parts of Winter Garden, around Plant Street and the historic district toward Lake Apopka, are shaded by big live oaks and laurel oaks. Those trees are squirrel country, and branches that reach over a roof put the attic one jump away. Older homes there also tend to have wood fascia and soffit that soften with age, which makes chewing easy.
South of SR 50 the trees are smaller, but the houses are taller. Many of the subdivisions toward Horizon West have two-story homes with lower roof sections, ridge vents and roof returns. Squirrels run along fences and the wooded buffers around retention ponds and Johns Lake, climb the downspout and go to work where the lower roof meets the upper wall.
Winter Garden at a glance
- Mature oaks in the historic district
- Two-story homes south of SR 50
- Wooded pond buffers
Out in the field
Where Winter Garden squirrels chew in
On almost every squirrel job we find more than one opening. A squirrel will start a second hole if the first gets crowded, and other squirrels in the area follow the scent. That’s why we check the whole roof line instead of only the spot you can see from the yard.
- Soffit corners and roof returns
- Plastic ridge and off-ridge vents
- Gable vent screens
- Gaps behind gutters and fascia
- Plumbing vent boots and roof penetrations
What west Orange customers tell 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.
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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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Squirrel removal steps we follow in Winter Garden
Our goal is to get every squirrel out alive and make sure none can get back in.
Full roof line inspection
We check the attic for nests and droppings and walk the roof for active holes, chewed vents and weak spots that haven’t been opened yet.
Seal the extras, leave the main door
Secondary holes get closed first. The main entry gets a one-way door that lets squirrels out but won’t let them back in.
Watch for babies
Gray squirrels give birth twice a year here, in spring and late summer. If young are in the attic, we time the work so they aren’t left behind, and remove them by hand when needed.
Final seal and repair
Once the attic is clear, the one-way door comes off and the hole is sealed with chew-resistant material. Damaged soffit or vents get replaced.
Problems a squirrel left in the attic can cause
A single squirrel season in the attic can leave behind more than people expect.
- Chewed electrical wiring, which is a fire risk
- Torn and flattened insulation that stops working
- Holes that let rain in during summer storms
- Nest material packed against soffit vents, blocking airflow
- Droppings and urine that leave a smell. Our Winter Garden attic cleanup takes care of that part.
- Open holes that roof rats and bats use after the squirrels leave
Trim the branches over your roof
Keeping oak limbs several feet back from the roof is one of the cheapest things you can do. It won’t stop a squirrel that’s already inside, but it makes the jump much harder for the next one. For homes with lots of openings, wildlife exclusion for your Winter Garden home covers the rest.
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Winter Garden squirrel removal questions, answered
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Why are squirrels in my attic in Winter Garden every spring?
Spring is one of the two times a year female squirrels look for a safe place to have babies, the other being late summer. A warm, dry attic close to oak trees is ideal. If an entry hole was patched poorly the year before, squirrels often reopen it.
Can I just put out poison for attic squirrels?
We don’t recommend it. A poisoned squirrel often dies inside a wall or ceiling, and the smell can last for weeks. It also does nothing about the hole. One-way doors and proper sealing solve the actual problem.
How much does it cost to get squirrels out of a house in Winter Garden?
The price depends on how many entry points there are, how tall the house is and how hard the roof is to work on, whether there are babies and how much repair the chewed areas need. The quote follows your inspection.
How long until all the squirrels are gone?
Once the one-way door is up, most squirrels leave within a few days. We confirm the attic is empty before the final seal goes on, and if there are babies the timeline can stretch so they aren’t left behind.
Do squirrels really chew wires in Florida attics?
Yes. Squirrels chew constantly to keep their teeth worn down, and wiring is a common target. That’s a fire hazard, so if you’ve had squirrels, have the attic checked for damaged wires.
Will mothballs or lights scare squirrels out of my attic?
Not reliably. Squirrels get used to lights, noise and smells quickly, especially when they have young to protect. The only lasting fix is getting them out and sealing the entry.
Stop the morning scratching
Call or text (321) 203-6963. We’ll inspect your Winter Garden roof line and show you exactly where the squirrels are getting in. You can also read how we handle squirrels across the Orlando area or see everything we do in Winter Garden.