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Wildlife Removal & Pest Control in Riverside & Avondale

Licensed, NWCOA-certified technicians who get raccoons, rats, squirrels and bats out of historic Jacksonville homes, then seal attics and crawlspaces with repairs that match your home.

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Why Historic Riverside & Avondale Homes Attract Wildlife

Riverside and Avondale are among Jacksonville’s oldest neighborhoods, with many homes built in the decades after the Great Fire of 1901. Those bungalows, Prairie-style homes and Mediterranean Revival houses have character, and they also have the gaps wildlife looks for.

Many older homes sit on raised foundations with open crawlspaces, a favorite spot for raccoons and opossums. Wood soffits and gable vents weather over the decades, giving roof rats and squirrels an easy way into the attic from the neighborhood’s mature live oaks. Bats roost under clay barrel tile and behind decorative shutters. Along the St. Johns River, Fishweir Creek and the Ortega River, raccoons and snakes move easily between the water and backyards.

We handle these calls regularly across Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill and Ortega. We remove the animals humanely, seal every entry point, and clean up what they left behind, so you pay to fix the problem once.

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Wildlife We Remove in Riverside & Avondale

  • Raccoons in crawlspaces, attics and under porches
  • Roof rats & mice in attics, walls and detached garages
  • Gray squirrels chewing through wood soffits and gable vents
  • Bats roosting under clay tile and behind shutters
  • Opossums denning under raised foundations and decks
  • Snakes near creeks, seawalls and landscaping

Signs You Have an Animal Problem

  • Scratching or scurrying in the attic, walls or under the floor, especially at dusk and dawn
  • Torn or pushed-in crawlspace vents, lattice or foundation screens
  • Chewed wood soffit, fascia or gable vent screens
  • Droppings in the attic, crawlspace or garage
  • A strong odor under the house or new stains on ceilings
  • Bats leaving from under roof tiles or shutters at dusk

Can I Handle It Myself?

Trapping an animal without sealing its entry points just makes room for the next one. Older homes usually have several openings, from crawlspace vents to rotted soffit to gaps under tile, and missing one means the problem comes back. Florida also regulates how wildlife can be trapped and relocated, and bats can’t be excluded during maternity season (roughly mid-April through mid-August).

A licensed operator knows what’s legal, what’s safe, and where the real entry points are in an older home.

Protecting a Historic Home

Animals in an older home do more than make noise. Rats and squirrels chew wiring, which is a real fire risk in homes that still have older electrical. Droppings and urine soak into insulation and subfloors, and raccoons tear up original wood trim and vents.

We match exclusion repairs to your home’s existing materials and finishes wherever we can. That matters in the Riverside Avondale historic district, where some exterior changes can require review by the city. Ask us about it during your free inspection.

Our Wildlife Removal Process

Six steps to solve it for good:

01

Free Inspection

We inspect from the roofline to the attic, find every entry point, and show you photos of what we found.

02

Written Plan & Quote

You get a clear plan and a price before any work starts. No surprises.

03

Humane Removal

Animals are removed with methods that follow Florida wildlife regulations, including protected bat maternity season.

04

Exclusion & Sealing

We seal attic and crawlspace entry points with durable materials, matched to your home’s finishes wherever possible.

05

Attic Cleanup

Droppings, nesting and contaminated insulation are removed and the space is sanitized. TAP insulation is available.

06

Ongoing Protection

Optional protection plans keep wildlife and pests out year-round.

Why Riverside & Avondale Homeowners Choose Coastal

NWCOA Certified

Our wildlife technicians are trained and certified through the National Wildlife Control Operators Association.

Licensed & Insured

Florida pest control license #JB333916 and fully insured.

Wildlife + Pest Under One Roof

One company for wildlife removal, exclusion, attic restoration and routine pest control.

Humane Methods

We remove animals safely and legally, and focus on keeping them out for good.

Free, No-Obligation Inspections

We inspect, show you what we found, and give you a written quote before any work starts.

Locally Owned

Built in Northeast Florida and headquartered in Jacksonville. We know the city’s older neighborhoods.

Rated 5 out of 5

“Robert did a great job setting us up for pest control and raccoon eradication. Arrived in the stated 2 hour window, sure beats Best Buy’s 12 hour window, and explained everything, answering all my questions.”

Paul Callahan
Google Review

Hearing Noises in the Attic?

Animals cause more damage the longer they stay. Book your free Riverside & Avondale inspection today.

Riverside & Avondale Wildlife Removal FAQs

Which neighborhoods do you serve?

We work throughout Riverside, Avondale, Five Points, Murray Hill, Ortega, Ortega Forest, Lakeshore and Brooklyn, along with the rest of Jacksonville.

Do you work on older homes with crawlspaces?

Yes. Crawlspaces are one of the most common entry points we find in Riverside and Avondale homes. We remove the animals, secure vents and foundation openings, and clean up droppings and damaged insulation under the floor.

Will your repairs match my historic home?

We match exclusion materials and finishes to your home wherever we can. Some exterior changes in the historic district can require city review, so we’ll talk through the plan with you during the inspection.

How much does wildlife removal cost?

It depends on the animal, how many entry points need to be sealed, your roofline, and whether the attic or crawlspace needs cleanup. The inspection is free, and you get a written quote before any work begins.

Can you remove bats any time of year?

Not always. Florida protects bats during maternity season, roughly mid-April through mid-August, when exclusion isn’t allowed. We can inspect and plan during that window and complete the exclusion as soon as it’s legal.

Do you also offer regular pest control?

Yes. We provide quarterly pest control, mosquito control and termite protection, so wildlife and pests are handled by one company.

Areas We Serve

Riverside, Avondale and all of Jacksonville.

RiversideAvondaleFive PointsMurray HillOrtegaOrtega ForestLakeshoreBrooklynJacksonvilleSt. JohnsJacksonville BeachOrange ParkMandarinSan MarcoAll Service Areas

Ready to Get Rid of Them for Good?

Book your free Riverside & Avondale inspection today.