Raccoon Removal New York City Experts

Stop the Damage Before It Gets Worse

Raccoon control in New York City starts with a free inspection from a NYS DEC-licensed team that knows Brooklyn brownstones, Queens rowhouses, and everything in between. We answer calls 24/7 and can schedule an appointment as soon as today.

100+

Years Of Collective Experience

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Emergency Pest Control Calls

40+

Years Serving NYC & Long Island

NYS DEC Licensed Operators

We hold the required New York State wildlife permits — so every raccoon removal we perform is fully legal and compliant from start to finish.

Over 50 Years in NYC

We have been removing raccoons from New York City homes since before most of our competitors opened their doors. That experience shows.

A+ BBB Rating Since 1989

Our BBB accreditation goes back to May 5, 1989 — over 35 years of verified, A+ standing that you can look up yourself.

Free Inspection, Same-Day Available

We answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and guarantee an appointment within two days — often the same day you call.

Raccoon Control New York City

New York City's Raccoon Problem Demands Professional Solutions

New York City has one of the densest urban raccoon populations in North America. If you live near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, Forest Park in Queens, or Jamaica Bay in the southern boroughs, raccoons are not occasional visitors — they are your neighbors. When the weather shifts or a female is looking for a safe place to raise her young, your attic or chimney can start looking very appealing. This is not a suburban problem that found its way into the city. It is a New York City problem, driven by the city’s older housing stock, its mature tree canopy, and year-round food availability. Pre-war brownstones and rowhouses — the kind that line streets across Flatbush, Canarsie, Midwood, and Forest Hills — often have aging soffits, cracked fascia boards, and open or poorly capped chimneys that raccoons can access without much effort. We handle raccoon removal and raccoon exclusion across all five boroughs and Nassau County. The goal is not just to get the animal out — it is to make sure it cannot get back in, and that nothing else moves in behind it.

Attic Raccoon Removal New York City

What You Get When the Job Is Done Right

A complete raccoon removal in New York City means the animal is gone, the entry points are sealed, and your home is protected from what comes next.

Every entry point — not just the obvious one — gets identified and sealed so no new animal moves in behind the one we removed.

After removal, we treat for fleas, mites, and other parasites raccoons carry into attics, which most companies do not include as a standard step.

A chimney cap installation closes off the single most common raccoon entry point in NYC’s brownstone and rowhouse building stock — permanently.

We determine whether a mother raccoon with kits is involved before any trapping begins, so the job is handled correctly the first time.

Your attic insulation, ductwork, and structural components stop taking damage the moment the animals are out and the entry points are closed.

Property managers and landlords receive the documentation they need to address health code concerns tied to a wildlife infestation on their property.

Chimney Cap Installation New York City

The Chimney Is the Most Common Way In

In New York City, the chimney is the entry point we see most often — and the one that gets ignored the longest. Older buildings throughout Brooklyn and Queens were constructed with open flues that were never designed to keep wildlife out. A raccoon does not need a large opening. She can work her way down a chimney, establish a den at the bottom or in the attic space above the firebox, and raise a litter before you realize what is happening. Chimney cap installation is the permanent fix. A properly fitted cap blocks raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats, and other wildlife from using the flue as an entry point — without interfering with ventilation or draft. It is not a patch or a temporary deterrent. It is a structural solution, and it is the step that prevents the same problem from returning next season. If raccoons have already been in your chimney, we inspect the flue and surrounding structure before installing the cap. We want to confirm nothing is still inside and that there is no damage to the liner or surrounding masonry that would create a secondary problem.

Raccoon Exclusion New York City

Trapping Alone Is Only Half the Job

Raccoon trapping in New York City gets the animal out. Raccoon exclusion keeps it from coming back. These are two different things, and skipping the second step is the reason so many homeowners end up calling a wildlife company two or three seasons in a row. After we remove the raccoon — or raccoons — we go through the structure and seal every entry point we find. That means soffits, roof vents, fascia gaps, and any other weak spot in the roofline. Raccoons are strong enough to lift shingles and pry open damaged vents, so the materials and methods we use are chosen with that in mind. We also treat for any secondary pests the raccoons were carrying. Fleas and mites do not leave when the raccoon does — they stay behind in the insulation and nesting material. Addressing that in the same visit protects your household from a problem that most homeowners do not even know to ask about.