Groundhog Removal
Groundhog burrows undermine foundations, decks, and driveways — causing thousands in structural damage.
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Call (800) 319-1556About Groundhogs
Why Groundhog Removal Can't Wait
Groundhogs (also called woodchucks) are powerful diggers that excavate extensive burrow systems beneath homes, decks, sheds, and driveways. A single burrow can have multiple entrances and extend 25–30 feet underground, with chambers large enough to cause foundation settling and structural damage. Groundhogs are also voracious garden eaters, capable of destroying an entire vegetable garden in days. Our team uses humane live trapping and exclusion barriers to remove groundhogs and protect your property from future damage.
Call (800) 319-1556 — Free InspectionSigns You Have a Groundhog Problem
- Large burrow entrances (6–8 inches wide) near your foundation, deck, or shed
- Mounds of excavated dirt piled near burrow openings
- Significant damage to vegetable gardens, flower beds, or fruit trees
- Cracks in your foundation, driveway, or patio near suspected burrow locations
- Seeing a groundhog on your property, especially near the foundation
- Settling or soft spots in your lawn near the foundation or deck
Risks of Ignoring Groundhogs in Your Home
Burrows beneath foundations can cause settling, cracking, and in severe cases, structural failure of the foundation.
Tunnels under driveways and patios cause the surface to crack and collapse as the soil subsides.
Groundhog burrows are adopted by skunks, foxes, and other wildlife after the groundhog leaves.
A single groundhog can eat 1–1.5 pounds of vegetation per day, devastating gardens and landscaping.
Burrows near utility lines can expose and damage buried cables and pipes.
Groundhogs can carry ticks, fleas, and the bacteria that causes tularemia.
Our Approach
How We Remove Groundhogs
Burrow Assessment
We map all burrow entrances and exits, assess proximity to your foundation, and determine the number of animals present.
Humane Trapping
Live cage traps are set at active burrow entrances and checked daily. Groundhogs are relocated per state wildlife regulations.
Burrow Exclusion
We install L-shaped hardware cloth barriers around foundations, decks, and sheds to prevent future burrowing — buried 12 inches deep and angled outward.
Garden Protection
We advise on fencing solutions and plant deterrents to protect gardens and landscaping from future groundhog damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How deep do groundhog burrows go?
Groundhog burrows typically extend 2–5 feet deep and 25–30 feet long, with multiple chambers and 2–5 entrances. They can cause serious foundation damage.
Can I fill in the burrow myself?
Not until the groundhog is removed — filling an occupied burrow traps the animal and it will simply dig out again. We remove the animal first, then seal the burrow.
Do groundhogs come back to the same burrow?
Groundhogs are territorial and will return to the same area if not excluded. Our L-shaped barrier installation prevents re-burrowing in protected areas.
Will a groundhog damage my foundation?
Yes — this is the most serious risk. Burrows directly under foundations remove soil support and can cause settling and cracking. Early removal is critical.
What time of year are groundhogs most active?
Groundhogs are active from March through October, then hibernate. Spring is when new burrows are established — the best time to act.
Ready to Get Rid of Your Groundhog Problem?
Call now for a free inspection. Same-day service available. Humane, guaranteed removal.
