Scratching in the ceiling at sunrise. Something rolling — acorns, probably — across the attic floor above the bedroom. A chewed corner on the soffit that wasn’t there in September. In Stoneham, November is when squirrels move from the trees into attics for the winter, and a warm attic next to the Middlesex Fells is prime real estate.

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Harvey’s Animal Evictions LLC is a licensed Massachusetts wildlife removal company based in Wilmington, with our shop in Medford. We humanely remove squirrels from Stoneham attics, soffits, and wall voids and seal the entry points so the next squirrel can’t follow the same way in.

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Signs squirrels have moved in

• Scratching, scurrying, or rolling noises in the attic or ceiling — loudest at dawn and dusk, when squirrels come and go

• Chewed holes at soffits, roof returns, gable vents, and fascia boards

• Shredded insulation, nesting material, and droppings in the attic

• Acorns and nesting debris turning up in soffits and wall voids

• Squirrels running the same roofline route every day, or disappearing into the same spot on the roof

• Chewed wires in the attic — the most serious sign, and a fire risk

A squirrel in the attic isn’t a small problem. Squirrels chew constantly — wires, wood, PVC, insulation — and nesting material packed against warm wiring is a genuine hazard. A female who winters in your attic is likely to raise a litter there before spring.​

Where Stoneham squirrels get in

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Stoneham sits against the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Spot Pond, with mature tree canopy over much of the town — squirrels barely have to touch the ground. Older Capes, colonials, and ranches around town offer the same classic entry points:

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• Roof returns and soffit corners — the most common entry: a small chew at the joint becomes a doorway

• Gable and attic vents with rotted or unsecured screening

• Chimney gaps and uncapped flues

• Tree limbs overhanging the roof — the highway in; squirrels jump several feet from limb to roofline

• Utility lines running from street trees straight to the house

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In November, squirrels are still actively seeking winter shelter — unlike bats, which are already settled in to hibernate. A new hole chewed this month is an animal shopping for a winter home, and your attic is warmer than any tree hollow in the Fells.

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How we get them out — and keep them out

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Every job starts with an inspection, which you can book online through our website. We don’t give estimates over the phone or online, because the price  depends on what we find:  how many squirrels are in the attic, how they’re getting in, and what exclusion work the roofline needs.

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• Inspection — We find every entry point (squirrels usually have more than one), check the attic for nesting, litters, and wire damage, then give you a clear plan and price before any work starts.

• Humane removal — Squirrels are removed safely and humanely, in line with Massachusetts regulations — including checking for young in the nest before any entry is sealed.

• Exclusion and repairs — We seal the entry points with durable materials a squirrel can’t chew through, and repair chewed wood, vents, and screens. Sealing one hole while another stays open just moves the noise to a different corner of the attic.

• Prevention advice — We flag the limb and line routes that got them in, so you can have them trimmed back and keep the roofline a dead end.

See our full squirrel removal process and our wildlife exclusion and damage repair services.

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Why Stoneham homeowners call Harvey’s

• Licensed Massachusetts Problem Animal Control agents

• Wildlife only — no bugs, mice, or rats; squirrels and other nuisance wildlife are all we do

• Removal + exclusion together — the squirrels are gone and every  entry point is sealed, not just the obvious one

• Attic wire check included in the inspection — chewed wiring is the hidden cost of waiting

• 24/7 emergency service — a squirrel loose in the living space is a call we take any tim

• Close by — based in Wilmington with our shop in Medford, we’re in Stoneham for jobs every week

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Stoneham squirrel questions

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How much does squirrel removal cost in Stoneham?

It depends on how many squirrels are in the attic, how many entry points need sealing, and whether there’s wire or insulation damage, so we never quote a price without looking. Every job starts with an inspection — book online through our website, and the inspection fee is confirmed at booking. After the inspection, you get a clear price before any work starts.

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Can’t I just seal the hole myself?

Not while squirrels are inside — sealing an occupied attic traps animals that will chew a new way out, often through a ceiling or a different soffit, and if there are young in the nest, sealing separates them from their mother. Removal first, check for young, then seal every entry: that’s the order that works.

Will they leave on their own in spring?

Some do — and then the holes, the scent, and the nesting site stay behind for the next squirrel, which is why attics get re-occupied year after year. Exclusion is what breaks the cycle.

Are squirrels in the attic really a fire risk?

Yes. Squirrels’ teeth grow constantly, so they chew constantly, and electrical wiring is a common target. Exposed conductors in an attic full of dry nesting material are a hazard worth taking seriously — it’s the main reason not to “wait and see” through the winter.

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Do you handle other animals in Stoneham?

Yes — raccoons, bats, skunks, woodchucks, opossums, birds, and more, plus mole and vole lawn treatment. See the full list on our FAQ page.

Book your inspection

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Hearing scratching over the bedroom this week? November squirrels are choosing winter homes right now. Book an inspection online, or call 1-800-692-0406 — emergency service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.