🦝 Raccoon Facts

  • Raccoons are primarily nocturnal and are most active at night.

  • They are excellent climbers and can easily access roofs using trees, downspouts, and fences.

  • Female raccoons commonly give birth to 2–5 babies each spring.

  • Raccoons often choose attics and chimneys as safe places to raise their young.

  • They can carry diseases and parasites, including rabies and roundworm.

  • Raccoons are intelligent and often return to the same den if entry points are not properly sealed.

Raccoon Removal

Common Signs You Have Raccoons

  • Heavy thumping or walking sounds in the attic

  • Noises at night

  • Torn soffits or roof vents

  • Damaged insulation

  • Strong odors

  • Droppings in the attic

  • Babies found in the attic during spring

Why Raccoons Choose Your Home

Raccoons are excellent climbers and constantly search for warm, protected places to raise their young. Attics, chimneys, crawlspaces, and sheds provide ideal shelter from predators and weather.

Our Raccoon Removal Process

  1. Thorough inspection

  2. Locate all entry points

  3. Humanely remove raccoons

  4. Reunite babies when possible

  5. Seal entry points

  6. Repair damage

  7. Sanitize affected areas if needed

Why DIY Removal Can Be Dangerous

  • Disease risks

  • Aggressive mothers

  • Hidden babies

  • Property damage

  • Legal concerns

Common Questions

How much does raccoon removal cost?

Every situation is different. Pricing depends on where the raccoons are located, how they entered, and whether repairs are needed.

Can raccoons come back?

Yes. If entry points aren't sealed, new raccoons often return.

Are raccoons dangerous?

While usually shy, raccoons can become aggressive when cornered or protecting young. They may also carry diseases and parasites.

Why Choose Wildlife Home Solutions

  • Locally owned & family operated

  • Humane wildlife removal

  • Full exclusion and repairs

  • Licensed & insured

  • Honest work and very thorough

  • Quality over quantity

  • One-year workmanship warranty

  • Serving Charlotte and surrounding communities

Schedule an Inspection

Our Approach

  • Inspect your home from top to bottom

  • Find where raccoons are getting in

  • Safely and humanely remove the raccoons

  • Reunite mothers and babies whenever possible

  • Seal entry points to keep them out

  • Repair damaged areas

  • Leave your home protected