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In Columbia, most wildlife removal jobs cost $150–$700 for a single animal (snake, opossum, trapped raccoon or squirrel). Colony and multi-visit jobs run higher: bat exclusion $400–$1,500, raccoon family removal with cleanup $500–$1,500+, whole-home exclusion sealing $500–$2,500, and attic restoration after heavy contamination $1,500–$5,000+. Inspections are frequently free.
Ranges below are compiled from national cost data and published local pricing, September 2026. Every job is scoped on site — species, access, colony size and damage all move the number. Treat these as orientation, not quotes; we replace estimates with direct Columbia quotes as we collect them.
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| Job | Typical Columbia price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection | Free – $150 | Several Columbia companies advertise free inspections; standalone inspections with written reports cost more |
| Snake removal | $150 – $500 | Usually a single visit; higher for crawl-space searches or repeat visits |
| Opossum removal | $250 – $600 | Trapping plus sealing the crawl space or deck gap it used |
| Squirrel removal | $300 – $700 | Trapping or one-way doors; add $300–$1,000 for entry-point sealing |
| Raccoon removal | $300 – $700 | Single raccoon trapping; a mother with kits in the attic runs $500–$1,500+ with cleanup |
| Bat exclusion | $400 – $1,500 | One-way valves plus sealing; large colonies or complex rooflines run $2,000+. Not done during the April–July maternity season |
| Bat guano cleanup | $1,000 – $4,000 | Separate line: soiled insulation removal, disinfection, re-insulation |
| Dead animal removal | $150 – $400 | Accessible carcass; in-wall removal with drywall repair runs $300–$800 |
| Whole-home exclusion | $500 – $2,500 | Sealing every entry point: vents, soffits, roofline gaps, chimney cap |
| Attic restoration | $1,500 – $5,000+ | Contaminated insulation out, disinfection, new insulation — the big-ticket follow-up to long infestations |
Wildlife problems compound quietly. Squirrels and raccoons chew wiring — a genuine fire hazard, and the repair dwarfs the removal bill. A bat colony left one more season adds another summer of guano, and guano cleanup is priced by how much insulation has to come out. A dead animal under the house, left for weeks in Columbia's humidity, becomes an odor and insect problem that outlasts the carcass.
The one place patience is mandatory rather than costly: bats between April and July. Excluding a maternity colony is illegal and inhumane — flightless pups sealed inside die and create a worse problem. Any reputable Columbia operator will tell you the same and schedule the final exclusion for August.
South Carolina allows homeowners to trap some nuisance wildlife on their own property, but DIY goes wrong in predictable ways: a trapped raccoon mother with kits still inside, a skunk you now have to approach, a bat you should not touch (rabies risk), and — most common — the entry point left open for the next animal. Single-opossum-in-the-yard scenarios are reasonable DIY; attic infestations, bats and anything involving babies are not.
Because it's building work plus biology: every gap down to a half-inch must be found and sealed, one-way valves installed over the active exits, and the work legally scheduled outside maternity season. It's closer to a roofing job than to trapping.
Many advertise free inspections — Alpha Wildlife and Blythewood Wildlife Removal both state this on their sites, for example. Standalone inspections with written reports (for a home sale or dispute) are a paid service. Confirm "free" means free before booking.
Usually not the removal itself. Some policies cover sudden physical damage an animal causes (a raccoon tearing open a roof), while rodent nesting damage is typically excluded as gradual. Document everything and ask your insurer — but budget for removal as an out-of-pocket cost.
An accessible carcass (yard, crawl space opening, attic) typically runs $150–$400 including disposal and deodorizing. A carcass inside a wall — which requires cutting and patching drywall — runs $300–$800. See our dead animal removal page.
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