In Houston, a basic raccoon removal job usually runs $249 to $356, although more involved jobs can run higher depending on access, location, and how much work is needed to solve the raccoon problem. If the raccoon is in the attic and the job includes trapping, sealing entry points, and disinfecting, an average range is $1,000 to $3,500. If raccoons have torn up insulation or contaminated the attic, attic remediation will cost more. Basic attic cleanup often starts around $500, decontamination can range from $700 to $11,000, and insulation or restoration work is often priced by square footage.

Yes. Raccoon attic removal is one of the most common wildlife calls in Houston because raccoons use roof edges, soffits, vents, chimneys, and weak roofline areas to get inside. Once in the attic, raccoon families will compromise insulation, contaminate the space with feces and urine, and damage wood, vents, ductwork, and entry points. Attics are a common raccoon nesting site, especially where soffits or roof returns are weak.

Common signs include heavy thumping overhead, scratching or dragging sounds, daytime crying or chittering, strong odor, droppings, stained ceilings, and exterior damage around soffits, vents, gutters, fascia, or roof edges. If you hear noise during the day, that can point to a mother raccoon with young racoon babies. If you see torn soffits or disturbed vents, that is a major red flag for raccoon entry.

Do not seal the hole, that can trap a raccoon or baby raccoons inside and make the problem worse. The right approach is a full inspection, safe and humane raccoon removal of the family, sanitation, and wildlife exclusion to close off the entry points after the raccoons are removed.

Yes, Under Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) regulations, you can trap a nuisance raccoon.. In Texas, raccoons are classified as furbearing animals, but they are also considered nuisance wildlife. We hold the necessary permits to handle and relocate animals according to state biosecurity laws. Many parts of Texas, including Harris County, are under a Statewide Rabies Quarantine. This means it is technically illegal to trap a raccoon and release it in a different county or even a different area without specific permits.

Not for standard nuisance wildlife situations on private property. The City of Houston notes that BARC does not respond to common wild animals found outside living areas of homes or for pest removal, and directs residents to a licensed pest control company for those cases.

Yes. Raccoon feces is a health and contamination issue. CDC guidance warns that raccoon droppings can contain roundworm eggs, and contaminated areas can expose people through soil, dust, surfaces, or objects. In attics, raccoon feces and urine can also soak insulation and damage materials. If you have a raccoon in the attic, garage, roofline, or yard, removal should be followed by proper cleanup and, if needed, insulation replacement.

Raccoon exclusion means sealing and reinforcing the places raccoons use to enter a structure. That often includes soffits, roof returns, attic vents, gable vents, chimney gaps, fascia lines, construction gaps, and other vulnerable roofline openings. For Houston homes, exclusion is what turns a one time raccoon removal into a long term fix. If the opening is left open, another raccoon can move right back in

Raccoons are considered a high risk rabies species, along with bats, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Raccoons can also leave feces that may contain Baylisascaris, often called raccoon roundworm. Human infections are rare, but they can be severe. If a raccoon bites, scratches, or has contact with a person or pet, do not handle it yourself. Follow local animal control and medical guidance right away.

Yes. On Point provides same-day raccoon inspections in Houston. If you hear thumping in the attic, see droppings, or visibly see raccoons entering your attic, the fastest way to limit damage is to call us for an inspection, raccoon removal plan and exclusion.