Raccoon & Squirrel Removal in North York
Humane wildlife removal for North York homes: raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds and bats.
North York is ravine country: the Don Valley and its branches run through York Mills, Hoggs Hollow and Bayview Village, and the mid-century homes of Willowdale, Don Mills and Bathurst Manor sit under trees planted seventy years ago. We remove the animal humanely, seal the way in and repair the damage.
Lifetime guarantee on every entry point we seal.
$5 million liability insurance
Calls answered 24/7.
Neighbourhoods we cover in North York
- York Mills
- Bridle Path
- Hoggs Hollow
- Armour Heights
- Bayview Village
- Don Mills
- Willowdale
- Bathurst Manor
- Newtonbrook
- Downsview
Wildlife problems we see in North York
The Don River's east and west branches, and the ravines that feed them, are the reason North York has so much wildlife. York Mills, Hoggs Hollow, Armour Heights and the Bridle Path are built on and around those ravines, with large older homes, big lots and oaks and maples that reach well over the roof. A branch near the eaves is a bridge, and an old wood soffit is a door.
Willowdale, Bathurst Manor, Newtonbrook and Downsview were mostly bungalows and split-levels from the 1950s and 60s. Many have been rebuilt as large new houses, which brings its own problems: complicated rooflines, more vents and soffit, and gaps where new construction meets what was left of the old. The bungalows that remain have sixty-year-old trim under mature trees.
Don Mills and Bayview Village were planned communities of the 1950s and 60s, laid out around ravines and parkland, which is exactly where raccoons and skunks live. Something in the attic in any of these neighbourhoods almost always came in at the roofline, and often at the back of the house, away from where the noise seems to be.
Raccoon removal in North York
Raccoons are everywhere in North York, and the ravine neighbourhoods have the densest numbers. They come up from the valley after dark, climb a tree or a downspout, and pull apart a roof vent or push through the soffit. From late winter to early summer, a female will raise her kits in the attic, and the slow, heavy footsteps overhead are hers.
We check for kits before any removal so the family leaves together, then seal the opening and repair the vent, soffit or roof so it matches the rest of the house. Raccoon removal looks at the whole roofline, not just one corner.
Squirrel removal in North York
Scampering by day means a squirrel, and North York's black and grey squirrels have more big trees to work with than almost anywhere in Toronto. They chew in at soffit corners, fascia edges and roof vents, and on an older York Mills or Bathurst Manor home the wood trim gives way fast.
Because they raise young twice a year, a squirrel in early spring or late summer usually means a nest in the insulation. Each one is confirmed out before the hole is sealed and the chewed trim repaired. See squirrel removal.
Skunk, bird and bat removal in North York
Skunks den under decks, sheds and front steps in every ravine neighbourhood, from Hoggs Hollow to Don Mills. Once the skunk is out, wire mesh goes along the base of the structure and into the ground (skunk removal).
Starlings and sparrows nest in open dryer and bathroom vents, busiest in spring; eggs and young are checked for first, then the vent is screened (bird removal). Bats roost in the attics and behind the fascia of older homes near the ravines. They are protected in Ontario, and the method and timing are explained before any work begins (bat removal).
Lifetime guarantee
Every entry point we seal comes with a lifetime guarantee, for as long as you own your home. If an animal gets back in through it, we come back and take care of it at no charge. Full terms are written on your invoice.
Common questions in North York
Can you come today?
In most cases, yes. Same-day service is available for requests received before 4 PM, subject to technician availability. If same-day service isn't available in your area right now, we'll tell you upfront and get you the next available time.
What's the 4 PM cutoff about?
Requests received before 4 PM local time give us the best chance of reaching your property the same day. Requests after that are usually scheduled for the next available slot — we'll confirm timing when you contact us.
I don't know what animal it is. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most people who contact us haven't seen the animal, just heard it. Tell us what you're hearing and where, and our technician will identify it on-site.
Is the animal treated humanely?
Yes. We use humane removal methods suited to the animal and the situation.
Are you insured?
Yes. Good Neighbors Wildlife carries $5 million in liability insurance.
Will you need to come inside my home?
Usually, we can solve the wildlife problem entirely from outside without needing to enter your home. Some situations require access inside; your technician will explain what is needed.
Do you service my area?
We currently serve Toronto, York Region, Durham Region and Peel Region. Check our service areas page, or reach out and we'll let you know if we cover your area.
Do you cover York Mills and the Bridle Path?
Yes. We cover all of North York: York Mills, the Bridle Path, Hoggs Hollow and Armour Heights; Bayview Village and Don Mills; Willowdale, Newtonbrook, Bathurst Manor and Downsview. Scarborough, East York and the rest of Toronto are covered as well.
How quickly can you get to North York?
Same-day service covers requests received before 4 PM, subject to technician availability. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, and we confirm the timing with you when you get in touch.