Wildlife removal · Trenton, NJ
Wildlife Removal
Trenton, NJ
The State Capital has historic buildings older than the state - and wildlife knows every hiding spot
Trenton's 90,000 residents live among 350 years of architecture, from colonial-era buildings to Victorian mansions to mid-century housing
- Licensed & Insured
- Written Plan & Coverage
- Humane Methods
Historic Buildings, Historic Wildlife Problems
Trenton's buildings have been housing wildlife since before the Revolutionary War. The city's oldest structures - around the State House and in historic Chambersburg - were built without any concept of pest exclusion. Stone foundations, hand-hewn roof timbers, and centuries of modifications have created buildings where wildlife has had generations to find every possible entry point. Raccoons in particular have family territories in some Trenton neighborhoods that predate current residents' grandparents.
Why Trenton?
Historic architecture with multiple construction eras and modifications creates endless entry points, while the Delaware River corridor provides both travel routes and the water access raccoons need
Common Wildlife in Trenton
- raccoons
- rodents
- squirrels
- bats
From Colonial Stone to Victorian Grandeur to Urban Renewal
Trenton's housing tells the story of American architectural evolution. Colonial-era structures have stone foundations with gaps that have widened over 200+ years. Victorian-era mansions have ornate rooflines that are beautiful but impossible to fully seal with period-appropriate methods. Mid-century urban renewal housing has its own challenges with flat roofs and parapet walls. Each era requires different expertise.
Local Housing Stock
- Colonial-era structures with stone foundations and hand-hewn timbers
- Victorian mansions converted to multi-family with complex rooflines
- Row housing from the industrial era with shared party walls
- Mid-century housing projects and urban renewal construction
Common Entry Point Issues
- Stone foundations with gaps from 200+ years of settling
- Victorian ornamental features that have deteriorated
- Row house construction allowing wildlife movement between addresses
- Flat roof buildings with parapet walls and HVAC penetrations
Trenton Case Study
The Chambersburg Raccoon Dynasty
01 The Problem
A family in Chambersburg reported raccoons in their attic every spring for 'as long as they could remember.' Their parents had dealt with it, and now they were dealing with it. Multiple attempts at trapping over the years just meant new raccoons moved in.
Location: Chambersburg
02 What We Found
Investigation revealed why: the family's Victorian-era home had four distinct entry points, and the neighborhood had a raccoon population that had been using this address as part of their territory for generations. Trapping without exclusion just created vacancies that new raccoons filled.
03 The Solution
Complete exclusion of all four entry points using period-appropriate materials that satisfied the homeowner's aesthetic concerns. No trapping until exclusion was complete.
The Result
First raccoon-free spring in the homeowner's memory. They estimate their family had spent thousands on trapping over decades when exclusion was the actual solution.
Unique Challenges in Trenton
- 01
Historic buildings have had centuries for wildlife to find every entry point
- 02
Stone foundations from the 1700s and 1800s have gaps that can't be fully sealed
- 03
Multi-family conversions of historic buildings create shared wildlife spaces
- 04
Delaware River and Assunpink Creek corridors bring wildlife into the urban core
- 05
State government buildings attract wildlife with landscaping and open spaces
- 06
Vacant properties and urban decay create wildlife harbor near occupied homes
Service Areas in Trenton
We serve all Trenton neighborhoods and surrounding areas
Trenton Neighborhoods We Serve
- Chambersburg
- Mill Hill
- Downtown
- West Ward
- North Trenton
- East Trenton
- South Trenton
- Cadwalader Heights
- Glen Afton
- State House area
ZIP Codes Served
- 08608
- 08609
- 08611
- 08618
- 08629
- 08638
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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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