Raccoon & Squirrel Removal in Vaughan
Humane wildlife removal for Vaughan homes: raccoons, squirrels, skunks, birds and bats.
Vaughan runs from the estate lots of Kleinburg on the Humber, through Woodbridge's old village and newer streets, to the big subdivisions of Maple and Vellore Village. Different houses, same answer: we get the animal out humanely, seal the entry point and repair the damage.
Lifetime guarantee on every entry point we seal.
$5 million liability insurance
Calls answered 24/7.
Neighbourhoods we cover in Vaughan
- Kleinburg
- Woodbridge
- Islington Woods
- Thornhill
- Patterson
- Maple
- Vellore Village
- Sonoma Heights
- Concord
Wildlife problems we see in Vaughan
The Humber River is Vaughan's wildlife highway. It runs past Kleinburg, through Boyd Conservation Area and down through Woodbridge, and the homes along it, from the Kleinburg estates to the treed lots of Islington Woods, back directly onto raccoon and skunk country. Large lots mean more trees over the roof, more outbuildings and more decks, and the older village homes in Kleinburg and Woodbridge add wood trim and uncapped chimneys to the list.
Maple, Vellore Village, Patterson and Sonoma Heights are mostly 1990s to 2010s two-storeys: aluminum or vinyl soffit, several roof vents, and a garage roof that meets the house at a climbable angle. The materials are newer, but a soffit panel that has popped loose or a vent cap that has cracked is an open door.
Thornhill, west of Yonge, is older and greener, with 1950s to 1980s homes under mature trees, and Concord is a mix of everything. Wherever you are, something in the attic nearly always got in at the roofline, and the entry is often nowhere near the room where you hear it.
Raccoon removal in Vaughan
Raccoons in Vaughan follow the Humber and the hydro corridors into every neighbourhood, and the attic is where they want to be from late winter through early summer, when a female is raising kits. They climb the downspout or a tree, tear a roof vent open or push through the soffit, and the first you know of it is heavy footsteps after dark.
Kits are checked for before any removal so the family leaves together. After that, the opening is sealed and the roof, vent or soffit repaired, matched to your home. Raccoon removal always starts with the whole roofline.
Squirrel removal in Vaughan
A squirrel in the attic is the daytime version of the same problem. Vaughan's grey and black squirrels are busiest around sunrise and in the late afternoon, and they chew in at soffit corners, fascia edges and roof vents, with the big trees of Kleinburg, Woodbridge and Thornhill giving them the easiest climb.
They raise young twice a year and nest in the insulation, so every squirrel, including the young, is confirmed out before the hole is sealed and the chewed wood or soffit repaired. More on squirrel removal.
Skunk, bird and bat removal in Vaughan
Skunks are busy along the Humber and in Boyd Conservation Area, and they den under decks, sheds and porch steps across Vaughan, especially on the bigger Kleinburg and Islington Woods lots. Once the skunk is out, the base of the structure is meshed and the mesh dug into the ground (skunk removal).
Birds nest in uncovered dryer and bathroom vents in every subdivision; we check for eggs and young and then screen the vent (bird removal). Bats turn up in the older homes of Kleinburg, Woodbridge and Thornhill, roosting behind fascia or in an attic gap. Bats are protected in Ontario, so 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 Vaughan
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 Kleinburg, Woodbridge and Thornhill?
Yes. We cover all of Vaughan: Kleinburg, Woodbridge and Islington Woods; Thornhill; Maple, Vellore Village, Patterson and Sonoma Heights; and Concord. King City to the north is covered too.
How quickly can you get to Vaughan?
For requests received before 4 PM, same-day service is available, subject to technician availability. We answer calls around the clock and confirm the timing with you when you get in touch.