They’re not just in the attic.
Raccoons are smart, opportunistic, and disturbingly creative when it comes to finding places to nest inside your home. And in cities like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, where urban development meets wooded terrain, raccoons thrive in the overlap.
At Talent Pest Control, we’ve seen raccoon nests in just about every corner of a house—not just the attic. And we don’t just evict them. We seal them out, clean up the mess, and restore your home to safety.
So where do raccoons build nests in a house? Let’s start with the most common—and dangerous—locations.
If you’re hearing loud bumps or scratching overhead in your Williamsburg, Yorktown, or Virginia Beach home, you’re probably not imagining it.
Raccoons are drawn to attics because they’re:
They usually enter through damaged soffits, vents, or chewed rooflines—especially during breeding season. Once inside, they create nests from insulation, shredded HVAC ducting, or even stored cardboard and clothing.
And they don’t come quietly. Expect:
Chimneys—especially uncapped ones—are a prime location for raccoon dens. In fact, female raccoons will often choose a chimney to raise their young, treating it like a hollow tree.
They’re easy to climb, warm from interior heat, and often undisturbed. Raccoons will:
If you’re in an older home in Suffolk or Chesapeake, and you haven’t capped your chimney, you may already have company.
While most homeowners look up when they hear about raccoons, some of the worst infestations start down low.
Crawl spaces—especially in homes across Virginia Beach and Norfolk—offer:
Raccoons love to sneak under floorboards and nest near insulation or HVAC lines. These areas also make attic access easier—they climb up through walls or ducts.
If your crawl space isn’t sealed, and your vents are missing screens, it’s time to act fast.
Yes, raccoons can—and do—nest inside walls. We’ve seen them behind fireboxes, between drywall and siding, and even inside drop ceilings.
These types of nests are hard to detect until it’s too late. The signs?
If you suspect a wall nest in your Williamsburg, Yorktown, or Portsmouth home, don’t tear up drywall. Call Talent first. We’ll use inspection scopes and thermal imaging to locate them—without making it worse.
Detached structures and open storage areas are raccoon goldmines. They often nest:
These are especially common in semi-rural homes around Suffolk and Chesapeake, where backyards border woods or water.
Securing Your Property from Raccoons
To prevent raccoons from accessing these areas, securing your home and yard is essential. As you’re inspecting potential entry points, don’t forget the importance of fencing. A well-built fence can be one of the most effective ways to keep raccoons out of your yard and away from your home. As our friends at Heartwood Fence recommend, choosing the right fence panels—whether tall, sturdy, or specifically designed for wildlife prevention—can make all the difference in stopping raccoons from gaining access to your property.
We don’t just remove the raccoons—we remove the problem.
Our raccoon nest removal process includes:
The most common locations are attics, chimneys, and crawl spaces—especially in homes in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk with older roofing or vent systems.
Listen for noises at night, check for musky smells, and inspect the roofline or soffits for damage. You might also notice droppings, insulation trails, or scratch marks around entry points.
Yes. Garages, sheds, and under-deck voids are frequent den sites, especially in rural or wooded neighborhoods.
Absolutely. An uncapped chimney is one of the top 3 raccoon entry points. Talent offers chimney cap installation and exclusion repairs.
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Raccoons don’t just pick attics. They’ll settle anywhere your home is vulnerable. And once they start nesting, they bring noise, destruction, disease, and costs that add up fast.
Talent Pest Control doesn’t just remove raccoons.
We shut the door permanently—and restore your peace of mind.
Schedule your inspection nowAnd stop wondering where they’re hiding—before they decide to grow their family inside your walls.
Nothing's more valuable than your home and the people in it. Call today to book a service and ensure your home remains a safe space for your family by using our pest control services in Hampton Roads.
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