Squirrel & raccoon exclusion📍 Clifton, NJ · Oct 2026
Squirrel Tunnel to get them out of the Attic
Silver Bullet Pest ControlSquirrels & Raccoons · Clifton · Passaic County
Squirrel & Raccoon Removal and Proofing in Clifton, NJ
Running across the ceiling at 6 a.m., or something heavy walking on the roof at midnight? Silver Bullet Pest Control gets squirrels and raccoons out of Clifton homes with one-way doors — never by sealing an animal in — then closes every opening with steel so they can't chew back in.
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Text a photo of the hole or the chewed spot to 973-510-2585 — we'll tell you which animal it is.
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Who removes squirrels and raccoons in Clifton, NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control removes squirrels and raccoons from Clifton homes and seals the house so they can't get back in. We're licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, hold NJ License 90568B, and are based just across the Passaic River in Garfield. We check for babies first, use one-way doors, and seal openings with steel. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Squirrel or raccoon? Listen to the clock
| Clue | Squirrels | Raccoons |
|---|---|---|
| When | Early morning and late afternoon | After dark and before dawn |
| Sound | Light, fast running, scratching, rolling | Heavy walking, thumping, chattering |
| Way in | Round chewed holes at roof corners, soffits, gable vents | Torn-open soffits, roof vents, chimneys |
| Inside | Nests in insulation, chews wood and wires | Flattens and soils insulation, uses one spot as a latrine |
| Young | Late winter and again late summer | Spring |
Light scratching at night instead? It may be mice — see our Clifton rat and mouse page.
Clifton neighborhoods and the wildlife next door
Clifton has more green space than people expect, and that's where squirrels and raccoons live before they move into an attic:
- Allwood, Richfield and Athenia: mature street trees and big yards. Branches reach roofs, and squirrels use them as bridges.
- Near Weasel Brook Park, the brooks and the Passaic River: water and cover mean raccoons, and raccoons mean torn soffits and chimney dens.
- The west side toward Garret Mountain: wooded edges close to homes bring squirrels, raccoons and the occasional skunk under a deck.
- Botany Village, Lakeview and Dutch Hill: older, closely built homes where one weak roof joint lets animals travel from house to house.
Where animals get into Clifton houses
- Roof corners and roof-to-wall joints on capes, colonials and additions — the most common squirrel entry.
- Soffits and fascia where wood is soft or aluminum has pulled loose.
- Gable, ridge and roof vents with thin or missing screens.
- Uncapped chimneys — a favorite raccoon den. See raccoon in the chimney.
- Under decks, porches and sheds — ground-level dens.
We check every weak spot on the whole house, not just the hole you can see from the driveway.
What we see in Clifton attics
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Squirrel nests
Balls of leaves, insulation and shredded paper tucked against the roof deck, often in the corners over the eaves or behind the knee walls of a cape.
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Chewed wires
Squirrels gnaw to keep their teeth short. Chewed cable and wire insulation in the attic is a real fire risk, so we always point it out.
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Flattened insulation
Raccoons pack down and soil the insulation along their paths and leave a latrine area, usually near where they came in.
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Daylight at the eaves
From inside the attic you can often see light coming through the hole they made, which tells us exactly where to look on the roofline.
You'll get photos of everything we find, inside and out, so you can see what was done.
Babies, seasons and the right time to seal
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Fall (now)
Squirrels look for a warm attic. Best time to seal before winter.
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Late winter
First squirrel litters; raccoons look for dens. We always check for young.
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Spring
Raccoon kits are born. Sealing without checking can trap babies inside.
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Late summer
Second squirrel litters. Check first, then seal.
We never close a hole until the animals — and any babies — are out. More on baby season in NJ.
How we get squirrels and raccoons out for good
1
Inspect the whole house
Roofline, chimney, vents, soffits and attic. We find the active hole and every weak spot, with photos.
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Let them leave
A one-way door goes on the active opening. They get out but can't get back in. See how one-way doors work.
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Seal everything else
Galvanized steel mesh and flashing on gaps, heavy-gauge vent screens, and a stainless steel chimney cap if needed.
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Close up and repair
The door comes off, the last hole is sealed, and chewed areas are repaired. Attic cleanup and insulation replacement are available. You get a photo report.
Details: squirrel proofing, raccoon proofing, chimney caps and damage repair.
What affects the price of wildlife removal
Quotes are free and given after we see the house:
| Factor | Smaller job | Bigger job |
|---|---|---|
| Openings | One active hole, house otherwise tight | Several holes and many weak joints |
| Animal | One or two squirrels | Raccoons, or animals with babies |
| Roof | Easy to reach | Steep, high, dormers and additions |
| Chimney | Already capped | Needs a cap or has an animal inside |
| Attic | Little damage | Soiled insulation to clean or replace |
Call or text 973-510-2585 and send a photo of the hole or the damage.
What not to do before we get there
- Don't seal the hole while you still hear them — you may trap an animal or babies, and they'll chew a new hole.
- Skip foam, plastic and wood. Squirrels chew through. Steel mesh and flashing hold.
- Don't try to trap or grab a raccoon. They bite and scratch, can carry rabies and roundworm, and moving wildlife has rules in New Jersey.
- No mothballs or ammonia in the attic.
- Do close the trash cans, bring pet food in at night and trim branches touching the roof.
Animal inside the living space right now? Close the door to that room, keep kids and pets away, and call or text 973-510-2585.
Raccoon exclusion and roof repair in Clifton, NJ
Who provides raccoon exclusion and roof repairs in Clifton? Silver Bullet Pest Control does both on the same job. We get the raccoon out with exclusion, not trapping and relocating, and then we repair the part of the roof it tore open, so you don't have to hire a separate roofer and wait in between.
In Clifton's mix of Cape Cods, colonials and garden apartments, raccoons usually rip in at the same few spots: roof vents and turbine vents, the corner where the gutter meets the fascia, soffit panels, ridge vents and the roof decking behind loose shingles.
- Inspect the roof and attic. We find the main hole, any secondary gaps and check for babies before anything is closed.
- One-way door. The raccoon leaves on its own and can't get back in. Babies are removed by hand and reunited with the mother outside.
- Repair the damage. We replace torn roof vents, broken soffit and fascia, and the damaged shingles and decking at the entry, and we cover the area with heavy-gauge steel where the animal tested it.
- Seal the rest. Chimney cap, plumbing vent covers and any other weak spots on the roofline.
- Clean up if needed. Raccoon latrines and soiled insulation are removed and the attic is sanitized.
You get one price for the exclusion and the repair before we start. Call or text 973-510-2585 with a photo of the hole taken from the ground.
Get a Free Wildlife Quote in Clifton
Tell us what you're hearing and where, and send a photo of the hole if you can.
Why Clifton calls us for wildlife
- Scratching in the ceiling in the morning
- Heavy thumping on the roof at night
- A chewed hole at a roof corner
- A raccoon in the chimney or under the deck
- Want it done right — no animals sealed inside
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Squirrel & Raccoon Questions from Clifton
Who provides raccoon exclusion and roof repairs in Clifton NJ?
Silver Bullet Pest Control. We remove the raccoon with a one-way door and repair the damaged roof vents, soffit, fascia, shingles and decking on the same job. Call or text 973-510-2585.
Do you fix the roof after getting a raccoon out in Clifton?
Yes. Once the raccoon is out, we repair the torn area and reinforce it with steel so it can't rip back in. You get the price for removal and repair before any work starts.
Why do I have squirrels or raccoons in my Clifton house?
Clifton has a lot of mature trees, parks, brooks and wooded edges close to homes, and older houses have roof corners, vents and soffits animals can open up to reach a warm attic.
Do you trap squirrels inside my home?
No. One-way doors let them leave on their own, then every opening is sealed with steel.
What if there are babies?
We check for young before sealing anything, so nothing is trapped inside.
How long does it take?
Squirrels usually leave through the one-way door within a few days. We confirm the attic is empty before the final seal.
Will they come back?
Not through openings sealed with steel mesh and flashing. If a new spot is ever chewed, call us.
Can you cap my chimney?
Yes — a stainless steel cap sized to your flue, after we make sure no animal is inside.
Do you clean the attic afterward?
Yes. We remove droppings and soiled insulation, treat the area and can replace insulation.
Are you licensed for wildlife?
Yes. Licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, NJ License 90568B, over 15 years of experience.
How fast can you come to Clifton?
We're just across the river in Garfield. Same-day visits are often available.
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