Squirrels
in Lakewood.
Identifying squirrels in Lakewood — and who actually removes them. Attic and soffit invaders that chew through fascia, framing, and electrical. Removal is referred to a licensed wildlife specialist.
Squirrels are a recurring concern across the Denver Metro Area, and Lakewood is no exception. Lakewood's western edge meets the foothills, creating heavy wildlife pressure — bears, deer, raccoons, and squirrels all use the urban-wildland interface. Bear Creek and Sloan's Lake provide additional water and habitat corridors. Mid-city portions are flatter and more typical Denver-metro tract housing. Squirrels love attics, soffit corners, chimney voids, and fascia edges — anywhere they can chew through to a warm protected nesting space. They especially target homes near mature oak, walnut, or pine trees.
Front Range neighborhoods with mature trees experience persistent fox and gray squirrel pressure on roofs and attics. Homes with cedar fascia or aging vinyl trim are most vulnerable to chew-in damage. In Lakewood specifically, foothill proximity drives heavy rodent, squirrel, and wildlife pressure especially in green mountain and bear creek areas. mature trees mean carpenter ant satellite nests are common. older housing stock with original wood windows is highly vulnerable to box elder bug, stink bug, and silverfish overwintering. compounds the picture — meaning Lakewood homes face squirrels pressure that's distinct from the metro average.
EPC works across every corner of Lakewood and gets squirrels calls regularly, even though the removal itself is work we refer out. Lakewood housing is heavy on 1950s–70s ranches and split-levels. Older construction means rubble foundations, original wood windows, and dated weatherstripping — all rodent and overwintering-pest entry points. Newer west-side neighborhoods have tighter envelopes but face heavier wildlife and carpenter ant pressure due to foothill proximity.
Squirrels in Lakewood: What Happens Next
Identification First — Call Us
Squirrels and rats get confused constantly, and the two jobs are nothing alike. Describe what you're hearing and when, and we'll tell you which one you've got. If it turns out to be rats, that is our work and we can handle it.
Referral to a Licensed Wildlife Specialist
Squirrel removal is not something we perform in-house. We partner with licensed wildlife specialists and coordinate the referral. You get pointed to someone who does this properly rather than sold a service we don't provide.
What the Job Should Involve
So you know what you're being quoted for: live trapping or a one-way valve at the active entry, then sealing with metal flashing or 1/2-inch hardware cloth — never a plain wood patch, which squirrels chew straight through. Timing matters too; the entry should never be sealed during denning season without confirming all young are out.
Tree Branch Trimming
Squirrels reach roofs from overhanging branches. Trimming limbs back at least 6 feet from the house removes the bridge, and it's something you can arrange yourself without waiting on anyone.
Signs of Squirrels in Lakewood Homes
- Daytime scratching, scampering, or rolling sounds in the attic or wall voids
- Large rounded entry holes in fascia, soffit corners, or attic vents
- Squirrels seen entering/exiting the same spot repeatedly
- Chewed wood, vinyl trim, or roof shingles near the entry point
- Scattered nest material (insulation, leaves, twigs) in attic
- Damaged garden bird feeders, fruit, and stored seed
Squirrels Prevention for Lakewood Properties
- Trim tree branches at least 6 feet from the roof
- Cap chimneys and screen all attic vents with 1/2-inch hardware cloth
- Repair fascia and soffit gaps before squirrels find them
- Install metal flashing on power line entry points (squirrel highways)
- Annual roof and soffit inspection in fall
Squirrels in Lakewood — Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Pest Control remove squirrels in Lakewood?
Not in-house. Squirrels removal is referred to a licensed wildlife specialist we partner with, and we coordinate that referral. Call (303) 766-3031 or (303) 888-6657 anyway — we will help you confirm it is actually squirrels rather than rats, tell you what the job should involve so you know what you are being quoted for, and point you to someone who does it properly. Rats, mice, voles, bats, and birds in Lakewood we do handle directly.
What does squirrels removal cost in Lakewood?
Because we refer this work out rather than performing it, we do not quote it. Pricing depends on access difficulty, the number of entry points, and whether attic cleanup is needed — the specialist we refer you to will give you that number. What we will do for free is tell you honestly whether you actually have squirrels, which is the part homeowners most often get wrong.
Why do Lakewood homes get squirrels?
Foothill proximity drives heavy rodent, squirrel, and wildlife pressure especially in Green Mountain and Bear Creek areas. Mature trees mean carpenter ant satellite nests are common. Squirrels love attics, soffit corners, chimney voids, and fascia edges — anywhere they can chew through to a warm protected nesting space. They especially target homes near mature oak, walnut, or pine trees.
What are the first signs of squirrels in a Lakewood home?
The earliest indicators are: daytime scratching, scampering, or rolling sounds in the attic or wall voids; large rounded entry holes in fascia, soffit corners, or attic vents; squirrels seen entering/exiting the same spot repeatedly. Catching any one of these early usually means a smaller, cheaper job than waiting until the problem is obvious.
Do you serve my part of Lakewood?
Yes — Environmental Pest Control covers all of Lakewood (80214, 80215, 80226, 80227, 80228, 80232 and surrounding ZIP codes) plus 200+ Colorado ZIP codes across the Denver metro and Front Range. We have been locally owned and operated since 1985 — not a franchise.
How do I know if it's squirrels or rats?
Time of activity is the easiest tell. Squirrels are active during the day (especially morning and evening); rats are active at night. Squirrel sounds are heavier and more rolling; rat sounds are quicker and skittery.
Can squirrels really damage my house?
Yes — they chew through fascia, soffit corners, attic vents, and once inside, they gnaw structural wood and electrical wiring. Squirrel-chewed wiring is a documented fire-cause in attics.
Not sure it's squirrels? Call before you hire anyone.
We'll help you work out what you actually have and point you to a licensed specialist for the removal. Costs you nothing.
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Tell us what you're hearing.
Squirrels and rats get mixed up constantly, and they're completely different jobs. Describe it and we'll tell you which one you have — then handle it ourselves if it's rodents, or point you to a licensed specialist if it isn't.