Silver Bullet Pest ControlSquirrel Removal Paramus NJ: Raccoons, Attics & Rooflines
A squirrel running in and out of the gable vent of your split-level? A raccoon that keeps tearing at the same corner of the roof? Silver Bullet Pest Control removes squirrels and raccoons from Paramus homes the humane way, with one-way doors, then seals the house, repairs the damage and cleans the attic.
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Not sure what's up there? Record the noise on your phone and text it with a photo of the roof to 973-510-2585.
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How do I get squirrel removal in Paramus, NJ?
For squirrel removal in Paramus, NJ, call or text Silver Bullet Pest Control at 973-510-2585: we inspect the roofline and attic, seal the weak spots, and install a one-way door so the squirrels, or raccoons, leave on their own and can't get back in. Then we close the last opening, repair chewed wood, and handle attic cleanup, insulation replacement and dead animal removal if needed. We're based in Garfield, usually about 15 minutes from Paramus depending on traffic. Free estimates, NJ License 90568B.
Why squirrels and raccoons like Paramus
Most people think of Paramus as Route 4, Route 17 and the malls. Step off the highways, though, and most of the town is quiet streets of single-family homes with big lawns and old trees. That mix is close to perfect for wildlife:
- Parks and green space. Van Saun County Park and the Saddle River County Park greenway give squirrels and raccoons woods, water and cover right next to neighborhoods.
- Plenty of food. Oaks drop acorns, backyard bird feeders spill seed, and trash cans and dumpsters behind restaurants and stores feed raccoons all year.
- Low, wide homes. Many Paramus houses are ranches, split-levels and capes built after World War II. Low rooflines are easy for a raccoon to climb onto from a fence, a deck rail or a downspout.
- Time. Homes from that era now have decades-old wood soffits, fascia and roof vents. Softened wood chews easily.
That's why calls from Paramus, and from neighbors like River Edge, Oradell, Fair Lawn and Ridgewood, look so similar: same kind of house, same trees, same animals.
Where animals get into Paramus ranches and split-levels
| Spot on the house | Squirrels | Raccoons | How we fix it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gable vents | Chew through thin screens | Push louvers in | Heavy-gauge vent covers that keep airflow |
| Soffit corners and returns | Chew a round hole | Pull the panel down | Repair the wood, then seal it |
| Where the split-level roofs meet | Use the seam between roofs | Pry the seam open | Close the gap with chew-resistant material |
| Plastic roof vents | Chew through the plastic | Rip the vent off | Vent guards over the opening |
| Chimney | Fall in or nest at the top | Den inside the flue | Chimney cap after they're out |
| Rooftop solar panels | Nest under the array | Rarely | Solar panel critter guards |
See more about squirrel damage to soffit and fascia and chimney animal proofing. Already worried about birds and squirrels together? Read bird and squirrel entry prevention in Paramus.
What you hear tells us what's up there
Morning and late-afternoon scurrying
Classic gray squirrel. They leave early to feed and come back before dark.
Heavy walking at night
Most likely a raccoon. You may also hear growling, chattering or purring sounds from kits.
Light scratching all night
Could be mice, rats or flying squirrels, which are active after dark and live in groups.
Squeaking or chirping in one spot
Usually babies. Don't block any hole before someone checks.
Still not sure? Our attic noises guide and squirrel in my house page can help.
Our squirrel removal Paramus NJ plan, step by step
Walk the roof and check the attic
We look at every vent, soffit, seam, the chimney and any solar panels, and check the attic for nests, babies, latrines and damage.
Close every hole but the main one
Secondary openings and weak spots get sealed first, so the animals are funneled to one exit.
Install the one-way door
The squirrels or raccoon go out to feed and can't come back in. They leave on their own; we don't trap or relocate them.
Seal it, repair it, clean it
Once they're gone, the one-way door comes off and the opening is closed for good. Then we repair wood, replace insulation and clean the attic as needed.
Read how the device works: one-way door squirrel exclusion. Our main guide to squirrel removal, exclusion and damage repair covers every step in more detail.
Raccoon removal in Paramus NJ: what the job looks like
Inspection
- Torn vents and soffits
- Latrine spots in the insulation
- Signs of a mother with kits
A raccoon job starts in the attic. We look for where it's sleeping, where it's using the bathroom, and whether young are present before anything is sealed.
Exclusion
- One-way door on the main entry
- Torn openings reinforced
- Every other gap closed
Raccoons are strong, so the materials and fasteners have to be stronger than a squirrel job. A raccoon that can't get back in will move on to a natural den.
Cleanup
- Latrine and droppings removed
- HEPA cleanup and odor control
- New insulation where needed
Raccoon droppings can carry roundworm eggs, so the latrine and soiled insulation come out carefully. Then fresh insulation goes back in.
Baby season in Paramus attics
Spring is the busiest time of year for us in Paramus attics. Gray squirrels often have their first litter in late winter or early spring and another in summer. Raccoons usually have kits in spring, and a mother raccoon will choose an attic or chimney because it's safe and dry.
Young animals can't follow their mother out a one-way door. If a hole gets sealed with babies inside, the mother will tear a new hole, often right next to the old one, or the young die and the smell spreads through the house.
So we check first. If there are young, we plan the timing so they're old enough to leave with their mother, and we never seal an occupied nest. If you hear squeaking or chirping, text 973-510-2585 before you do anything else.
More on timing in baby squirrel and raccoon season in NJ.
Stores, offices and restaurants in Paramus
Paramus has more commercial buildings than most Bergen County towns. Raccoons and squirrels find their way into those too, usually through rooftop equipment openings, loose flashing or gaps at the roof edge, and raccoons are regulars around dumpsters.
The approach is the same: find the openings, let the animals out with one-way exclusion, seal and repair. Visits can be scheduled around business hours. Tell us about your building and we'll tell you what we can do. Our commercial pest control in Paramus page covers the rest of what we do for businesses.
Home remedies for squirrels and raccoons: what really happens
| What people try | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Mothballs or ammonia rags in the attic | The animals get used to the smell, and the fumes end up in your house. |
| A radio or bright light in the attic | Works for a night or two, then they ignore it. |
| Sealing the hole while they're out | Often an animal, or its babies, is still inside, and it chews or rips a new hole. |
| Spray foam in the gap | Squirrels chew right through it. |
| Renting a trap | You catch one animal and the open hole invites the next. We don't trap; we exclude and seal. |
See our honest look at home remedies for squirrels and raccoons and what keeps squirrels away.
Related pages for Paramus homeowners
Free Squirrel & Raccoon Estimate in Paramus
Tell us what you're hearing, when you hear it, and where on the house you see damage. We'll inspect, give you a free estimate and walk you through the plan.
Why Paramus homeowners call us
- Squirrels in the gable vent or soffit
- A raccoon tearing at the roof at night
- Babies crying in the attic or chimney
- Squirrels nesting under solar panels
- A smell coming from the attic or a wall
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Paramus Squirrel & Raccoon Questions
How much does raccoon or squirrel removal cost in Paramus?
It depends on the number of openings, roof height, whether young are present, and the cleanup and repair needed. Estimates are free; see our squirrel removal cost guide for each factor.
How long does the whole job take?
The inspection, sealing and one-way door are usually done in one visit. Most animals leave within a few days, and then we come back to close the last opening and plan any repair or cleanup.
Will you trap the raccoon and take it away?
No. We don't trap and haul animals away. One-way doors let them leave on their own, and sealing keeps them from coming back.
What happens if there are babies?
We look for young before sealing anything and never block an occupied nest. The exclusion is timed so the babies can leave with their mother.
Do you remove dead animals?
Yes. We remove dead animals from attics, walls and yards, and we can do odor control and cleanup afterward.
Does homeowner's insurance cover squirrel or raccoon damage?
Some policies cover certain animal damage and many exclude it. Check with your insurer and take photos of the damage before repairs.
Can you fix the damage they caused?
Yes. We repair chewed soffits, fascia and trim ourselves, cover vents, install chimney caps, and replace soiled insulation.
Squirrels are nesting under my solar panels. Can you help?
Yes. We install solar panel critter guards, a mesh skirt around the array that keeps squirrels from getting underneath.
How soon can you come to Paramus?
We're based in Garfield, usually about 15 minutes away depending on traffic, and same-day appointments are often available.
Are you licensed for wildlife removal?
Yes. Licensed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife for wildlife work, NJ License 90568B, with over 15 years of experience.
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Updated November 2026 by the Silver Bullet Pest Control team, Garfield, NJ • NJ License 90568B