There’s no single cost for raccoon removal in Ontario, because no two jobs are the same. What you’ll pay comes down to how many entry points there are, where the raccoons are living, whether there are kits inside, and how much cleanup the job needs — so an honest number always comes after someone looks at the situation, not over the phone.
Beyond that, the honest answer is: it depends on what’s actually going on at your house. This post walks through exactly what moves the price up or down — so when you call, you’ll know what a quote is really based on.
Why isn’t there one flat price for raccoon removal?
Anyone who quotes you an exact number over the phone — before they’ve seen your roof, your attic, or where the raccoons are getting in — is guessing. A raccoon that wandered under your deck last night is a completely different job from a mother and her kits who have been living in your attic for six weeks.
That’s why we don’t hand out a one-size-fits-all number. We come out, find out what’s actually happening, and walk you through the quote before any work starts. You’ll know what you’re paying for and why, up front — no surprises halfway through.
If you’re weighing the cost of removing other animals too, our wildlife removal cost guide covers the bigger picture across raccoons, squirrels, skunks, bats, and more.
What actually drives the cost of raccoon removal in Ontario?
Six things move the price more than anything else. Here’s the short version, then we’ll break each one down.
| What drives the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of entry points | Every gap has to be found and sealed properly, or the raccoons come right back. |
| Where they’re denning (attic vs. deck vs. chimney) | Inside your living space is more involved than under a deck. |
| Whether there are kits (babies) | Kits mean more time, more visits, and a careful humane approach. |
| Cleanup and latrine disinfecting | An old attic latrine and soiled insulation is a bigger job than a fresh entry. |
| Roof height and access | Steep, tall, or hard-to-reach rooflines take more time and equipment. |
| Time of year | Baby season changes both the method and the timing of the work. |
How many entry points are there?
Raccoons rarely use just one way in. A single clean entry point is quick to handle. A roofline with three or four weak spots — a torn soffit, a lifted shingle, a loose vent, a gap where the roof meets the wall — takes longer, because every one of them has to be sealed or the next raccoon walks right in. If you’re not sure how many openings you’re dealing with, our guide to the signs of raccoons in your attic shows you what to look for.
Where are the raccoons denning — attic, deck, or chimney?
Location changes everything about the job:
- Under a deck or shed is usually the most straightforward. The raccoon is outside your living space, and the work is mostly getting it to move on and closing off the den.
- In the attic is more involved. The raccoon is inside your home, there’s often insulation damage and droppings, and the entry point is up on the roof. Our walkthrough on how to get raccoons out of the attic explains what that job really looks like.
- In a chimney is often a mother with kits sitting on the smoke shelf. That calls for careful, hands-on removal from above, which takes more time than a deck job.
Are there babies (kits) involved?
In spring and early summer, most attic and chimney calls involve kits — and this is the single biggest thing that changes a job. We will never seal a mother out and leave her babies trapped inside a wall or attic. When there are kits, we remove them by hand and reunite them with the mother so the whole family leaves together. That’s the right way to do it, and it takes more time and usually more than one visit.
How much cleanup and disinfecting is needed?
Raccoons pick one spot — a latrine — and use it over and over. A fresh entry with no mess is cheap to clean up. A season-old attic latrine is a different story: the droppings can carry a parasite (roundworm) that’s harmful to people, the insulation gets soiled, and the area needs proper cleanup and disinfecting, sometimes with the insulation replaced. The longer they’ve been in there, the bigger the cleanup — which is a good reason not to wait.
How high and hard-to-reach is the roof?
A single-storey bungalow with an easy roofline is quick to work on. A steep, three-storey roof — or an entry point tucked over a sunroom or above a deck — means ladders, safety gear, and more time on site. Access is a real cost factor even when everything else about the job is simple.
What time of year is it?
Timing matters. During baby season (roughly March through August), sealing an active entry point at the wrong moment traps kits inside. Sometimes the humane move is to inspect now and schedule the exclusion for when the kits are mobile enough to leave with their mother. We’ll tell you honestly which situation you’re in and what that means for the timeline.
How does humane raccoon removal actually work?
Here’s the process we follow on a typical raccoon job — and what each dollar in your quote is actually paying for:
- Inspection. We find every entry point and confirm whether kits are present. This is what a real quote is built on.
- We walk you through the quote. You hear exactly what the job needs and what it costs before any work begins.
- Humane removal. A one-way door goes on the main entry so raccoons can leave on their own but can’t get back in. Any kits are removed by hand and reunited with the mother — no babies left behind, no poison.
- Trapping, only if needed. If the situation calls for a trap, Ontario law limits relocation to 1 km from where the animal was caught, so raccoons stay in their home territory.
- Sealing the entry points. Every gap gets closed so the next raccoon can’t move in.
- Cleanup. Cleaning and disinfecting the latrine, and replacing insulation where it’s needed.
This is the same approach you’ll find on our raccoon removal page, where you can see the full service and service area.
How do you get an honest quote?
The Critter Guy has been a family-run wildlife business since 2005 — Dave and Roman, based in Owen Sound and covering the surrounding Grey-Bruce region. You’re not lost in a phone tree or handed off to a distant call centre — you’re dealing directly with the local, family-run team that actually does the work. We take down what’s going on, then follow up personally to sort it out. That matters when you’re stressed about something scratching in your ceiling.
We’ve earned a 4.6-star rating across dozens of Google reviews doing it this way: come out, look at the actual situation, and walk you through the quote — clear about what’s included and why. No pressure, no upsell games.
If you think you’ve got raccoons, get in touch and we’ll take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
How much does raccoon removal cost in Ontario?
It depends on the job. A single, straightforward entry point is a much smaller job than an attic full of kits that needs cleanup and several entry points sealed — that kind of job takes more time and more than one visit. The only way to get an honest number is to have someone look at what’s actually going on.
Why won’t you give me an exact price over the phone?
Because we can’t see your roof, your attic, or how the raccoons are getting in from a phone call. Guessing a price sight-unseen isn’t fair to you. We’d rather come out, see it in person, and walk you through a clear quote we can explain, line by line.
Is raccoon removal more expensive during baby season?
It can be, because jobs with kits take more time and usually more than one visit — we remove and reunite the babies with the mother rather than trapping her out and leaving them behind. It’s the humane way to do it, and it’s worth doing right.
Do you use humane methods?
Yes. One-way doors so raccoons leave on their own, hand-removal and reuniting of kits, and — where trapping is needed — we follow Ontario’s 1 km relocation rule. No poison, ever.
What areas do you cover?
We’re based in Owen Sound and work across the surrounding Grey-Bruce area. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our range, just reach out and ask.
Think you’ve got raccoons in the attic or under the deck? Get in touch and we’ll come take a look, tell you exactly what’s going on, and walk you through the quote — no pressure, no guesswork.