Skunk Removal in Everett, MA

That unmistakable smell near the porch. Fresh holes dug along the foundation. The dog suddenly very interested in one corner of the deck. In Everett, November is when skunks pick their winter dens — and under a porch, deck, or shed in a tightly packed Everett yard is the most popular address in the city.

Harvey's Animal Evictions LLC is a licensed Massachusetts wildlife removal company based in Wilmington, with our shop just minutes away in Medford. We humanely trap and remove skunks from Everett properties and seal off the den so the spot doesn't get re-rented next season.

Signs a skunk has moved in

• Skunk odor around a porch, deck, shed, or foundation — strongest at dawn and dusk

• Small, cone-shaped holes dug in the lawn (skunks dig for grubs and insects)

• A gap or pushed-in section under a porch, deck, shed, or stoop, sometimes with a worn path leading to it

• Tracks or digging along foundation edges and fence lines

• Your dog barking at the same spot under the deck every night

• Occasional sightings at dusk — a skunk ambling the same route along the fence

A denning skunk isn't just a smell problem. Skunks dig up lawns hunting grubs, can spray pets (and people) that surprise them at close range, and a den under a porch fills the house above it with odor every time the animal comes and goes. And where one skunk winters happily, the spot stays attractive to others.

Where Everett skunks den

Everett's dense neighborhoods — Glendale, Woodlawn, the Village, and the streets off Broadway — mean small yards, houses close together, and a structure on nearly every lot that a skunk can get under. The Mystic River and Island End River edges give them travel routes and feeding ground:

• Under porches and decks — the number-one winter den: sheltered, dry, and rarely disturbed

• Under sheds and garages — especially where the floor edge has rotted or the ground has settled

• Under concrete stoops and bulkheads — a small gap at the edge is all they need

• Crawl spaces with broken or missing vent covers

• Woodpiles, brush, and debris piles in back corners of small yards

Skunks don't hibernate the way bats do — they settle into a winter den and go quiet in the coldest stretches, coming out on milder nights to feed. A skunk that picked your porch in November plans to stay until spring.

How we get them out — and keep them out

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 skunks are using the den, how they're getting in, and what it takes to seal the structure properly.

• Inspection — We locate the den and its entry points, check how many skunks are using it, and assess any spraying or digging damage, then give you a clear plan and price before any work starts.

• Humane removal — Skunks are trapped and removed safely and humanely, in line with Massachusetts regulations — with care taken to avoid spraying during the process.

• Exclusion and repairs — We seal the den with durable, dig-proof exclusion — screening trenched into the ground around porches, decks, and sheds so skunks can't dig back under. Surface patches don't stop a digging animal; buried barriers do.

• Cleanup and odor advice — We can advise on airing out and treating the den area once the skunks are gone.

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

Why Everett homeowners call Harvey's

• Licensed Massachusetts Problem Animal Control agents

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

• Removal + exclusion together — the skunk is gone and the den is sealed with a buried, dig-proof barrier

• 24/7 emergency service — a skunk sprayed in the house or trapped somewhere it shouldn't be is a call we take any time

• Minutes away — based in Wilmington with our shop in Medford, we're in Everett for jobs every week

Everett skunk questions

How much does skunk removal cost in Everett?

It depends on the den location, how many skunks are using it, and how much exclusion work the structure needs, 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.

My dog got sprayed. What should I do?

Keep the dog outside or in a garage if you can, and don't let them rub on furniture — the oil spreads. Call us about the skunk itself: until it's removed and the den is sealed, it will keep happening, because the skunk now considers your yard home. Don't try to trap or corner it yourself — a cornered skunk is a spraying skunk.

Can't I just block the hole under my porch?

Not while the skunk is home — blocking a den with the animal inside traps it to die under your house or forces it to dig out somewhere worse, and a sealed-in skunk is an odor problem that lasts for months. Removal first, then a buried dig-proof barrier: that's the order that works.

Will more skunks use the same den next year?

If it's left open, very likely — good den sites get reused season after season. The trenched exclusion barrier is what breaks the cycle, because skunks dig at the base of a fence or screen and give up when they hit the buried section.

Do you handle other animals in Everett?

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

Book your inspection

A skunk under the porch in November is a whole winter of odor waiting to happen. Book an inspection online, or call 1-800-692-0406 — emergency service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.