In Houston, basic squirrel removal commonly runs about $259 to $370 on average for a straightforward job. If squirrels have been living in the attic, the prices increases due to cleanup, sanitizing, and insulation remediation after removal. Attic squirrel removal averages $500 to $1,500, while attic cleanup and restoration range from $1,500 to $6,500 or more when decontamination and restoration are involved.

No, The City of Houston does not provide routine squirrel removal on private property. Squirrel removal is typically handled by licensed wildlife or pest control professionals rather than the city.

Texas does allow nuisance squirrel trapping under specific conditions, but its recommended homeowners contact a professional wildlife control company due to laws and humane wildlife relocation. Texas state rule includes requirements for humane trapping and release timing, and compliance.

Yes. Squirrels are rodents and chewing is part of how they survive. Once squirrels are in an attic, wiring damage is a real risk and it can cause electrical fires. Please contact a wildlife removal company and a electrician, if you notice chewed wires in your attic.

Squirrel exclusion means identifying the exact squirrel entry points and permanently closing them so squirrels cannot re-enter the attic, soffits, roof returns, or vents. Once squirrel removal is complete, sealing matters because squirrels commonly return if it stays open. Our squirrel exclusion includes a full inspection of entry points, sealing and a warranty guarantee.

Yes, squirrel urine can make you sick, when it contaminates attic insulation, drywall, stored items, or dust and you later touch it or breathe in contaminated particles. The biggest health concern tied to urine exposure is leptospirosis. The CDC explains that leptospirosis spreads through urine from infected animals, including rodents and wild animals, and the bacteria can persist in urine-contaminated soil or water for several weeks to months. You should avoid contact with soil or water that may be contaminated with animal urine.

Squirrels are active during the day, so attic activity is often heard in the morning or late afternoon as fast running, scratching, or tapping above the ceiling. Other common signs include chewed soffits or roofline openings, shredded insulation used for nesting, and squirrel droppings along rafters or near attic access points. You may also see squirrels repeatedly climbing onto the roof or entering the same spot along the roofline. Tree squirrels frequently use attics as nesting sites in urban areas, especially when roof vents, soffits, or fascia boards have small openings. If you are hearing daytime attic noise or seeing roofline damage, a professional inspection can confirm the squirrel entry point and determine what exclusion work is needed to keep squirrels out of the attic.

Squirrels usually enter attics through small openings along the roofline such as soffits, fascia boards, roof returns, and attic vents. Tree squirrels can climb siding, gutters, and nearby trees to reach the roof and will chew openings large enough to enter. Once inside, squirrels use attic insulation and wood framing to build nesting areas. In Houston neighborhoods with mature trees, roofline access is one of the most common causes of squirrels in the attic.

Yes, squirrel droppings can create health concerns, especially when feces accumulate in attic insulation. Droppings can contain bacteria and pathogens that may spread if contaminated dust becomes airborne. This is why attic contamination from squirrels is addressed during squirrel removal and the attic remediation process. This includes damage attic material removal, replacement and attic sanitation.

Yes. On Point Pest and Environmental Services offers free squirrel removal inspections in Houston and surrounding areas. A squirrel inspection is the first step to confirming squirrels in the attic, identifying the squirrel entry point, and determining the safest squirrel removal plan. After the inspection, we explain the exclusion plan needed to humanely remove the squirrels and seal the entry points so squirrels cannot get back into the attic.