Squirrel Removal in Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs' established neighborhoods like Riverside and Hammond Park feature mature trees that give squirrels easy rooftop access. The aging soffits on 1960s–70s ranch homes are no match for determined squirrel teeth.

If you're hearing rapid scratching or scurrying overhead — especially in the early morning or late afternoon — there's a very good chance you have squirrels in your attic. In Metro Atlanta, we deal with two main species: the Eastern grey squirrel and the Southern flying squirrel. Grey squirrels are the daytime offenders — they're up at dawn chewing their way in through fascia boards, gable vents, and any soft spot they can find along your roofline. Flying squirrels are the ones keeping you up at night. They're nocturnal, they travel in colonies, and by the time most homeowners realize they have them, there are 10-20 living overhead.

We got a call from a homeowner in Kennesaw who thought she had one squirrel in the attic. When we pulled back the insulation, we found over 30 flying squirrels had been living up there for months — the insulation was completely destroyed, the wiring was chewed in a dozen places, and there was a real fire risk. That's the thing about squirrels: they don't just move in and sit quietly. They chew constantly. Their teeth never stop growing, so they gnaw on wood, wiring, PVC pipes, and anything else they can find. Chewed electrical wiring is actually a leading cause of attic fires in Georgia homes, and most homeowners don't realize the danger until it's too late.

Squirrel activity peaks twice a year in Georgia — late winter (January–February) and again in late summer (August–September) when females are looking for safe nesting sites to have their young. If you're hearing noises during those windows, act fast. Once a squirrel has babies in your attic, removal becomes more complex and time-sensitive. We've been doing this for over 15 years, and the single biggest mistake we see homeowners make is waiting too long to call.