How Much Does Squirrel Removal Cost? [2025 Data]

The national average price to remove squirrels from your home or yard is $300, though you could pay even more if the squirrels managed to damage your home. Squirrels are cute, there’s no denying that, but they are notorious chewers and like to make nests in attic insulation. When you notice their presence, it’s time to call in a pro. Here’s how you can budget for that.

Squirrel Removal Cost Factors

How much you spend on squirrel removal depends on multiple factors. Consider the following when calculating your budget.

The methods used for removing squirrels influence your final bill. Local squirrel control professionals may use a multi-pronged approach, depending on the location and extent of the infestation, local laws, and what you’re comfortable with them doing. 

• Trap-and-release: This common and effective strategy typically costs $200 to $500. It involves setting up baited traps before relocating the critters to a suitable location. You need a license in many states for trapping and relocating, so this job is best left to the professionals.  

• One-way doors: Costs are typically between $200 and $400. The pros can help you identify squirrel entry points into your home and install doors that allow the critters to get out but not back into the property. While the pros might not need to return, they usually have to make adaptations to install these doors, and the extra time and equipment add to the costs. 

• Squirrel-specific snap traps: This is typically the least expensive option, costing up to $300 (but can be much less if you DIY this job). However, if the pros are involved, they might need to return to deal with snapped traps and reset them. And, of course, snap traps aren’t as humane as the other options. 

• Dead squirrel removal: Professional removal of a dead squirrel in a difficult-to-reach place on your property typically costs $150 to $250. 

Infestation Size

The cost to trap a family of squirrels is usually more than it will be to get rid of one pesky visitor because it involves extra time for set up and repeat visits. The pros might also need additional equipment.

Location 

Professional removal of squirrels nesting in easy-to-access trees in your yard might cost $200 to $300. Removing a nest from a hard-to-reach spot in your attic could cost $300 to $500. If the squirrels have set up camp inside your wall cavities or chimney, costs may be $600 or more, given it’s especially tricky to set up and access traps in these areas.

Labor

Labor costs differ depending on the company—some charge per trapped animal and some by visit. There may also be add-ons for the time it takes to set up the traps, relocate trapped squirrels, or make adjustments for one-way doors, etc.  

Additional Squirrel Removal Costs to Consider

Depending on the extent and location of your squirrel situation, you might have to factor in other expenses.

Inspection

A squirrel's nest in a tree is usually pretty obvious. If you suspect they’ve set up a home in your house, you might need to arrange a professional inspection. Inspections typically cost between $100 and $150. 

Some companies waive the inspection fee if the presence of squirrels is obvious—like when you’ve seen them hanging out in your attic—and begin the removal work immediately.

Infestation Repairs

Squirrels might look cute, but these masterful munchers can quickly wreak havoc on your home. Squirrel damage can range from a little gnawing on shingles or dropping deposits to major holes in your roof, siding, drywall, or electric wiring damage. 

Some repair costs you could be looking at if squirrels have been living the high life in your home for a while include:

• Roof repair costs: $150–$1,000

• Attic cleaning costs: $150–$1,000

• Rewiring costs: $2–$4 per square foot

• Siding repair costs: $2–$16 per square foot

• Drywall repair costs: $300–$900

Preventative Measures

It’s best to adopt an integrated pest management strategy to prevent problems with squirrels in the future. That means you need to consider how to keep squirrels away from your home and how to keep squirrels away from your yard, as well as getting rid of them. Preventative measures could cost another $50 to $300, depending on what you need to put in place.

Professionals can offer advice and assistance regarding things like chemical or ultrasonic repellents, blocking access holes to your home, and removing attractants.

Follow-Up Visits

If your property is in a squirrel hotspot, you might want to hire a company to make annual visits. Frequency will determine the ultimate bill, but these visits typically cost $150 to $1,000 annually.

Permits

Some states require special permits for trapping or exterminating some squirrel species. If you’re going down the DIY route, you need to check this and might pay for the privilege.  

Additional Pest Removal

Squirrels can be carriers of ticks, lice, and fast-spreading fleas. When you’ve had a squirrel’s nest in your wall cavities, you might need to consider flea extermination to prevent these bugs from taking over your home. Flea extermination costs $75 to $400.

Cost of Common Squirrel Removal Add-Ons

If you’re calling an animal removal service near you, it’s worth considering if other critters might have set up a home on your property. 

You could make savings if the professionals tackle the eradication of multiple species at the same time.

Other common pest control costs include:

• Skunk removal costs: $300–$600

• Rat removal costs: $175–$580

• Mole removal costs: $100–$550

• Groundhog removal costs: $150–$200

• Bat removal costs: $225–$715

Tips to Reduce Costs While Removing Squirrels

Even if you don’t want to do full DIY squirrel removal, there are ways you can cut costs on the final bill.

• Buy and set up traps yourself: Some pros may be happy just to come to do the relocation part.

• Get multiple quotes: Ask for prices from at least three reputable, licensed animal removal companies rather than settling on the first one you contact.

• Be on point with preventatives: Don’t forget to seal up entry points and remove squirrel attractants. Otherwise, you might be calling in squirrel control again in a few weeks or months. 

Why You Should Hire a Squirrel Removal Pro

While removing a squirrel yourself might be tempting due to its lower cost, the potential risks of damaging your property, hurting yourself, or simply failing to remove the rodent could hit you with far higher expenses and time wasted. Meanwhile, hiring a wildlife control company for squirrel removal is far more efficient and hassle-free. On average, hiring a pro to remove squirrels on your property costs between $50 and $100. Adding preventative measures may result in an additional $50 to $300 bill.

Here’s why it’s ideal to hire a squirrel removal pro

There are many reasons why hiring a wildlife control company for squirrel removal is a wise decision. The main advantages of doing so include:

• Suresafe removal: A pro is guaranteed to remove the offending rodent completely and properly.

• Can spot other pests: A pro knows what to look for. Therefore, they might spot traces of other pests that have been visiting your home.

• Early repairs: A pro can spot areas the squirrels have damaged, and either handle repairs themselves or refer you to someone else. The point is, you won’t be sitting with damaged siding or exposed cords until they turn into bigger problems.

• Preventative measures: Most pros will offer you suggestions on preventative methods you can either purchase and install yourself after the removal, or add onto your service agreement with the pro.

If you want to DIY squirrel removal

DIY squirrel removal can be tricky, depending on how deeply the squirrels have invaded your home. Here are a few simple DIY methods to get rid of the furry pests:

• Baits and traps: Place squirrel baits and traps in your yards to lure them out and capture them.

• Block entry points: If squirrels have gained access to your siding and walls, identify the potential entry points and seal them to prevent further intrusion.

• Assess and repair any damage: Check for damaged siding, chewed up insulation, broken cords and wiring, etc. You might need to hire a pro for specific repairs.

• Seal your trash cans: Squirrels are scavengers, so it’s important to prevent any access to your trash or food waste.

• Spray some repellent: There are squirrel repellents you can use. However, the efficiency of these products is questionable, and the chemicals may cause more harm than good. Use with caution.

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