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Raccoon removal in Minnesota

Raccoons in the house?

Raccoons are extremely intelligent and excellent climbers, which makes them a formidable problem for homeowners. Chimneys, attics and the space under decks are favorite places to raise young.

A litter of young raccoons found during a removal

Signs

How to tell it is raccoons.

  • Heavy thumping or walking sounds in the attic at night
  • Chirping or crying from a chimney in spring
  • Torn shingles, vents or soffits
  • Overturned trash and tracks around the house

Where we find them

  • 01Chimneys
  • 02Attics
  • 03Under decks and porches
  • 04Roof vents and rooflines
  • 05Garages and vehicles

Chimneys and litters

Raccoons often raise their young in chimneys and attics. A litter changes how the job is done: the young need careful handling, and we reunite them with the mother wherever possible.

Strong and determined

Raccoons can tear open vents and roofing to get in. Exclusion has to be done with materials they cannot pull apart, and the chimney usually needs a proper cap.

Close it after

Once the raccoons are out, we install chimney caps and seal the roofline and vents so the next raccoon cannot use the same route.

Questions

Raccoon questions, answered.

There are raccoons in my chimney. Should I light a fire?

No. That can harm the animals and does not solve the problem. Call us and we will remove them and cap the chimney.

Do you install chimney caps?

Yes. Chimney cap installation is part of our repair services.

Free quote

Raccoons problem? Let us take a look.

Scratching at dawn, droppings in the attic, something under the deck. Send us a few details and we will call you back to talk it through. Quotes are free.

Prefer to talk? Emergencies too.

320-224-6176

Based in Rush City. Serving the Twin Cities and Northern Minnesota.

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