Raccoon & Squirrel Removal in Richmond Hill
Humane wildlife removal for Richmond Hill homes: raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds and bats.
Richmond Hill sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, with the big lots of Bayview Hill, the older streets around Mill Pond and the lakeside homes of Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox all sharing the same woods and wildlife. We remove the animal humanely, seal the way in and repair what it damaged.
Lifetime guarantee on every entry point we seal.
$5 million liability insurance
Calls answered 24/7.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Richmond Hill
- Bayview Hill
- Oak Ridges
- Mill Pond
- Jefferson
- Lake Wilcox
- Richvale
- Doncrest
- Westbrook
Wildlife problems we see in Richmond Hill
The north half of Richmond Hill is moraine: rolling, wooded and dotted with kettle lakes, with Lake Wilcox the largest of them. Oak Ridges and Jefferson were built into that landscape, and the homes around Lake Wilcox range from converted cottages to new builds. Living on the moraine means raccoons, squirrels, skunks and bats are never far away, and a treed lot gives them a straight line to the roof.
Bayview Hill is a different kind of exposure: large homes on large lots, with long rooflines, many vents and plenty of soffit. Around Mill Pond and in Richvale, the housing is older, from the 1950s onward, with wood fascia and soffit that has weathered for decades under mature trees.
Doncrest and Westbrook are newer subdivisions with aluminum soffit and roof vents, and the weak points are the usual ones: a corner panel that has slipped, a cracked vent cap, a dryer vent without a cover. However the house is built, a raccoon in the attic found a gap somewhere along the roofline, and that gap is what has to be fixed.
Raccoon removal in Richmond Hill
Raccoons use the moraine's woodlots and the creek valleys to move between neighbourhoods, and a Richmond Hill attic suits them from late winter to early summer, when the females are raising kits. Listen for slow, heavy movement after dark; they get in by tearing a roof vent open or lifting the soffit where the roof meets the eaves.
Because kits are so often involved, we check for them before removing anything and keep mother and young together. Then the opening is sealed and the vent, soffit or roof repaired to match. Raccoon removal starts with the whole roofline.
Squirrel removal in Richmond Hill
Squirrels are the daytime scampering, busiest at sunrise and before dusk. In Richmond Hill they chew in at soffit corners, fascia edges and roof vents, and the big trees of Mill Pond, Richvale and the moraine neighbourhoods get them onto the roof without effort.
Two litters a year means a squirrel in early spring or late summer is often a mother with young in the insulation, so all of them are confirmed out before anything is sealed and the chewed spot repaired. See squirrel removal.
Skunk, bird and bat removal in Richmond Hill
Skunks are common right across the moraine and den under decks, sheds and porches from Oak Ridges to Doncrest. Once the skunk is out, wire mesh goes along the base of the structure and into the soil so nothing digs back in (skunk removal).
Starlings and sparrows nest in open dryer and bathroom vents; eggs and young are checked for before the vent is screened (bird removal). Bats are more common here than in most of the GTA because of the woods and lakes, roosting behind fascia and in attic gaps, particularly in the older homes near Mill Pond and Lake Wilcox. They are protected in Ontario, which affects timing, and we go over the plan with you 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 Richmond Hill
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 Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox?
Yes. We cover all of Richmond Hill: Bayview Hill, Mill Pond and Richvale; Oak Ridges, Jefferson and Lake Wilcox on the moraine; and Doncrest and Westbrook. Aurora and King City are covered as well.
How quickly can you get to Richmond Hill?
Same-day service is available for requests received before 4 PM, subject to technician availability, and the phone is answered 24 hours a day. We confirm the time with you before anyone is sent out.