Wildlife removal · Clifton, NJ
Wildlife Removal
Clifton, NJ
Where suburban trees meet wildlife-friendly architecture
Clifton's 90,000 residents enjoy tree-lined streets that squirrels consider a personal buffet and highway system
- Licensed & Insured
- Written Plan & Coverage
- Humane Methods
Clifton's Squirrel Superhighway
Clifton's mature tree canopy is beautiful - and it's also a squirrel transportation network. In neighborhoods like Allwood and Styertowne, trees overhang homes throughout, giving squirrels direct rooftop access. Flying squirrel colonies are particularly common here, often numbering 15-25 animals in a single attic.
Why Clifton?
Mature trees throughout the city provide travel routes directly to rooflines, while established neighborhoods have aging homes with deteriorating exterior features
Common Wildlife in Clifton
- squirrels
- raccoons
- bats
- rodents
Post-War Suburbs Show Their Age
Clifton's housing boom came in the 1950s and 60s. These Cape Cods, split-levels, and colonials were well-built but are now 60-70 years old. Original aluminum soffits, wood fascia, and roof vents are reaching the end of their lifespan - right when trees planted at the same time have grown to overhang rooflines.
Local Housing Stock
- Cape Cod homes with dormers
- Split-level homes with attached garages
- Colonial homes with mature landscaping
- Garden apartments from the 1960s
Common Entry Point Issues
- Original aluminum soffits with deteriorating seals
- Wood fascia boards that have softened over decades
- Roof vents from original construction now deteriorated
- Trees planted at construction now overhang rooflines
Clifton Case Study
The Allwood Flying Squirrel Problem
01 The Problem
A homeowner heard scratching at night and assumed mice. Three pest control companies set mouse traps with no results. The sounds continued for two winters.
Location: Allwood
02 What We Found
A nighttime inspection revealed flying squirrels - 18 of them - entering through a gap where the chimney met the roofline. Flying squirrels are nocturnal and colonial, often mistaken for mice by sound alone.
03 The Solution
We installed one-way exclusion devices and trapped for three weeks, removing all 18 squirrels. The chimney-roof junction was sealed with steel flashing integrated into the roofing system.
The Result
Years of ineffective mouse control ended once the real culprit was identified. Proper diagnosis and exclusion solved the problem permanently.
Unique Challenges in Clifton
- 01
Mature tree canopy provides squirrel highways to every roof
- 02
Post-war housing stock is reaching the age where original materials fail
- 03
Flying squirrel colonies are common but often misidentified as mice
- 04
Attached garages provide protected wildlife entry points
- 05
Proximity to Garret Mountain creates additional wildlife pressure
- 06
Dense suburban development means one home's trees overhang neighbors
Service Areas in Clifton
We serve all Clifton neighborhoods and surrounding areas
Clifton Neighborhoods We Serve
- Allwood
- Styertowne
- Montclair Heights
- Richfield
- Albion Place
- Lakeview
- Botany Village border
- Main Avenue corridor
- Clifton Commons area
ZIP Codes Served
- 07011
- 07012
- 07013
- 07014
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Google reviews
What homeowners say on Google.
The 6 most recent reviews from our Google listing, newest first, shown as written. Lower ratings are not filtered out.
4.9out of 5
291 reviews on Google
Rating checked October 9, 2026
Jamey L.
5 out of 5 stars
We had a great experience with Attic Fanatics! Reuben came out the next day after we called and we explained what we wanted done. We have a large, old attic, and he crawled around and looked and measured and gave us a quote while he was…
Ripal
5 out of 5 stars
I recently had my attic insulation replaced, and Attic Fanatics provided truly exceptional service. The entire process, from the initial estimate to project completion, was highly professional. Bryan conducted a thorough inspection,…
Antonio T.
5 out of 5 stars
Great Job nice cleanup we can already feel the difference totally recommend them.
David M.
5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with Attic Fanatics! Marlon was very thorough in terms of evaluating my attic for clean up after raccoon infestation and renewing it with all new insulation and sealing it and protecting it in the future. The team performing the…
Thomas M.
3 out of 5 stars
The attic work itself was done well. The crew worked hard, cleaned the space thoroughly, sealed and insulated properly, and the pricing was fair for the scope of work. From an attic/insulation standpoint, the end result looks very…
Harold W.
5 out of 5 stars
Had very good experience with attic fanatics. David in office, Marlon, field man and the installers who provided before and after job photos of my attic. All courteous and on time.
Reviews shown as pulled from Google on April 17, 2026. Newer reviews are on the Google listing.
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