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Last Updated: August 23, 2026
Scarborough Raccoon Removal
Scarborough Raccoon Removal & Exclusion
Heavy footsteps in the attic, a damaged soffit or a raccoon repeatedly climbing onto your roof can indicate that wildlife has gained access to the structure.
Guard More Pest Control provides professional raccoon removal and exclusion throughout Scarborough.
Our process is designed to solve both sides of the problem:
- Humanely remove the animal AND
- Secure the structural opening allowing it inside
A Guard More technician inspects the roofline and attic, identifies the active opening, checks for young raccoons and recommends the appropriate exclusion work.
Hearing Something in Your Attic?
Humane Removal | Structural Exclusion | Attic Inspection | Lifetime Coverage on Installed Coverings*
*Coverage applies to Guard More-installed coverings provided they are not removed or modified by human activity.
Raccoon Removal in Scarborough
Rooflines, soffits, chimneys, vents and deteriorated building materials can all become access points.
Guard More's service can include:
- Exterior inspection
- Roofline inspection
- Attic inspection
- Identification of active openings
- Baby raccoon assessment
- One-way exclusion door installation
- Exit confirmation
- Permanent entry-point sealing
- Secondary wildlife exclusion
- Chimney and vent protection
- Attic contamination assessment
If the opening remains accessible, the property remains vulnerable.
Common Raccoon Entry Points on Scarborough Homes
Soffits & Fascia
Loose or deteriorated soffit and fascia sections can be pulled open or enlarged.
Roof Vents
Lightweight vent screens can be vulnerable to wildlife.
Roof-to-Wall Junctions
Changes in roof height and adjoining walls can create protected structural gaps.
Chimneys
An inadequately protected chimney can provide a sheltered access route.
Damaged Wood
Rotten or moisture-damaged building materials can make entry easier.
Guard More inspects both the active entry point and secondary vulnerabilities.
Signs of a Raccoon in Your Attic
Look and listen for:
- Heavy footsteps above ceilings
- Thumping or scratching at night
- Damage around soffits
- Damaged roof vents
- Repeated wildlife activity around the roof
- Feces or urine contamination
- Disturbed insulation
- Nesting material
If activity is occurring during spring or early summer, young raccoons may also be present.
Do not seal the opening until occupancy has been properly assessed.
Our Scarborough Raccoon Removal Process
1. Property Inspection
Guard More checks the roofline, attic, soffits, fascia, vents, chimney and other potential access points.
2. Check for Baby Raccoons
Kits (young raccoons) change the exclusion process.
Guard More checks for kits before fitting a one-way exclusion device.
3. Install a One-Way Door
Where appropriate, a one-way wildlife door allows the raccoon to exit but prevents it from returning through the same opening.
The current process normally leaves the device installed for at least 4-7 days, depending on conditions and activity.
4. Confirm Exit
The opening isn't permanently secured until we're satisfied that the animal has left.
5. Permanent Exclusion
The active entry point is secured using wildlife-resistant materials (24 gauge steel mesh).
Other identified vulnerabilities can also be reinforced.
6. Attic Assessment
We assess the attic for contamination, insulation damage, nesting material and other remediation requirements.
Baby Raccoon Removal in Scarborough
If kits are present, simply excluding the mother can leave young animals trapped inside.
Guard More uses a reunion approach designed to give the mother an opportunity to collect and relocate her young.
This helps avoid:
- Animals being sealed inside
- Decomposition and odour
- Secondary insect activity
- Further damage from a mother attempting to regain access
Permanent Raccoon Exclusion
Guard More uses wildlife-resistant materials including:
Galvanized Steel Mesh
For vents and other vulnerable openings.
Steel Flashing
For structural gaps, roof-to-wall junctions and other access points.
Wildlife-Rated Chimney and Vent Caps
Steel mesh cages made of 24 gauge steel for vulnerable chimney and vent openings.
One-Way Doors
Used temporarily during active removal.
Current Guard More specifications include minimum 24-gauge galvanized steel mesh for wildlife screens and minimum 20-gauge galvanized steel for flashing applications.
Foam alone isn't treated as a permanent raccoon exclusion solution.
Lifetime Coverage on Installed Coverings
Guard More's current wildlife programme provides a lifetime guarantee on installed wildlife exclusion coverings, provided those coverings have not been removed or modified by human activity.
This applies to Guard More's installed exclusion work rather than guaranteeing that no new structural vulnerability can ever develop elsewhere on the property.
Raccoon Attic Contamination
A raccoon den can leave behind:
- Feces
- Urine
- Damaged insulation
- Compressed insulation
- Nesting material
Raccoon feces can carry Baylisascaris procyonis, commonly known as raccoon roundworm.
Contaminated attic material therefore requires appropriate handling.
Guard More can assess the extent of contamination and advise whether further remediation is appropriate.
How Much Does Raccoon Removal Cost in Scarborough?
Pricing depends on the building rather than just the presence of a raccoon.
Factors include:
- Roof complexity
- Number of entry points
- Accessibility
- Whether kits are present
- Exclusion requirements
- Chimney or vent protection
- Attic contamination
Guard More provides an itemized written quote before work begins.
Current indicative ranges on Guard More's general service include:
The actual quote depends on the property.
Why Choose Guard More for Raccoon Removal in Scarborough?
- Humane one-way exclusion
- Baby-season assessment
- Removal plus permanent entry-point protection
- Wildlife-resistant steel materials
- Attic assessment
- Working at Heights trained technicians
- Lifetime coverage on installed coverings, subject to terms
- GTA-based wildlife control company
What Our Raccoon Customers Say
★★★★★ Wayne Wright
had a raccoon issue they came really fast and took care of the problem and the rate was really good priced i recommend their service and he was very friendly
Scarborough Raccoon Removal FAQs
How do you get a raccoon out of an attic?
Guard More identifies the active opening, checks for young and, where appropriate, installs a one-way exclusion device. After exit is confirmed, the opening is permanently secured.
How long does removal take?
The one-way device is normally left in place for at least 4–7 days, although conditions and baby-season requirements can affect the timeline.
What if there are babies?
A baby-season/reunion process is used rather than simply locking the mother outside.
Will you repair the entry point?
Yes. Permanent structural exclusion is a core part of the service.
Can another raccoon come back?
An unsecured opening can be reused, which is why exclusion matters. Secondary vulnerabilities can also be identified and protected.
Do you remove raccoons from chimneys?
Guard More can inspect chimney-related wildlife entry points and install appropriate wildlife-resistant protection where required.
Do you clean contaminated attics?
Guard More can assess wildlife contamination and advise on appropriate remediation.
Need Raccoon Removal in Scarborough?
A raccoon inside your attic means there is also a building-access problem to solve.
Guard More provides professional raccoon inspection, humane removal and structural exclusion throughout Scarborough.
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