Squirrel Removal Cost in Texas (2026)

Squirrel removal from a Texas attic typically costs $200 to $600 for trapping and relocation, or $300 to $800 when the job is done with a one-way exclusion door over the entry hole — the preferred method when a squirrel is actively using one entrance. Once you add sealing of secondary entry points and repair of chewed fascia or soffits, a complete job runs $500 to $1,500 or more.

Texas attics host two squirrel species: the eastern gray squirrel and the larger fox squirrel, which is especially common in the oak neighborhoods of Central and East Texas. Both breed twice a year — late winter and mid-summer — and a female with a litter in your attic is a different job than a single adult. Pros time exclusions around litters, because sealing a mother out while her young are inside means dead squirrels in the walls and a desperate animal tearing new holes to get back in.

Do not underestimate the damage side of the quote. Squirrels gnaw constantly, and attic wiring is a favorite target — chewed electrical lines are a documented fire hazard, and shredded insulation loses its R-value. A proper quote separates animal removal, entry-point exclusion, and damage repair so you can see exactly what each part costs. The wildlife companies below hold Texas W-category licenses, and many offer warranties on their exclusion work.