How much do animal removal services cost?Avg. range: $276-$886
By Thumbtack Staff•Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The national average cost of animal removal services ranges from around $276-$886, and most people pay around $498, according to Thumbtack data. Animal removal can include live animal trapping and removal, dead animal removal, sealing of entry points, feces removal and cleanup, and more.
Animal removal cost
| National average cost range | $276-$886 |
|---|---|
| Low-end cost | $121 |
| High-end cost | $2,053 |
Professionals can help with rats, mice, raccoons, deer, squirrels, birds, bats, possums, skunks, snakes, moles, groundhogs, hedgehogs and other critters. Problems may arise from just one animal or an entire colony living on a property or in a home, multiunit building or commercial space. These animals may be causing problems in a structure’s attic or basement, inside living or work spaces, or in the yard. Rodents in particular can cause damage to a home’s exterior or ductwork, leave waste, nesting materials and odors in walls, basements and other areas of the home. When they gnaw on electrical wiring, it can be a fire hazard. Several factors affect the cost of animal removal services.
Set rates
Some animal removal specialists charge set rates for standard procedures, and others base pricing on the severity of the problem or the circumstances. Here are a few examples of pricing:
Moles and rats
Moles and rats can be caught either via trap or exterminated. Prices vary depending on the method, location and severity of the population living in the house or the grounds.
Bats
Bats are the most complicated animals to remove from a property because they require more time, labor, know-how and special handling than other animals. According to Wayfare Pest Solutions, bats are a protected species, so they can’t be harmed, and they can’t be moved when they have pups — which means they can only be removed during six months out of a year.
Wayfare removes the bat colony from the house, then has to locate every dime-size or larger hole and seal it to prevent the colony from re-entering. Bats use their sonar abilities to locate even the smallest entryways.
Wayfare Pest Solutions charges $3,000 on average for bat colony removal.
Repairs
Some animal removal companies offer repair and cleanup services after animals have been removed from a property. Screens may have been chewed through, and animal feces or nest remains may need to be cleaned up. This service will increase the total cost for removal. Here’s what Wayfare Pest Solutions charges for cleanup:
- Screen repair: $75–$150
- Preventative measures, such as blocking holes, fixing screens sealing cracks, when no wildlife is present: $75–$500
- Repairs to crawl space or attics, including ductwork, restoration, feces removal, insulation replacement, etc.: $1,800–$4,200, depending on the square footage of the house and severity of the wreckage
Dead animals
Animal removal specialists also remove deceased animals from properties or inside homes. Pricing varies depending on the size and location of the animal and whether there is a dump fee involved. Wayfare Pest Solutions charges $265 for dead animal removal.
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