Skunk Removal
in Toronto.
Skunk removal in Toronto: signs of a skunk under your deck, porch or shed, how one-way doors and trapping work, keeping them out and prices.
Understand what
you’re seeing.
Skunks often move in under decks, porches and sheds, where they dig a den. Most people notice them from the smell, the digging, or a skunk crossing the yard at dusk.
Identification & signs
- Spaces under porches, decks, sheds, woodpiles and debris are common den sites.
- Signs include a hole or freshly dug soil next to a deck or shed, small holes in the lawn from digging for grubs, and a strong odour.
- Skunks raise their young in spring and summer. Young must be old enough to leave, or be removed, before a den is closed.
- Skunks are excellent diggers. A barrier needs to extend at least 20–30 cm down and 20–30 cm outward underground to keep them out.
- Skunks are a major carrier of rabies. Report a skunk acting abnormally to 311, and keep pets vaccinated.
Identification reference: City of Toronto: skunks.
Practical first steps.
Start with the conditions you can observe. If the activity continues or the pest is uncertain, describe the pattern when requesting an assessment.
- Keep pets away from the den area, especially at dusk and at night.
- Secure garbage and do not leave pet food outside.
- Remove woodpiles and debris that offer shelter.
- Note where the den entrance is and whether you have seen young skunks.
What does skunk removal cost in Toronto?
Skunk removal in Toronto costs $249–$449, before HST. Quotes are free, and we are fully licensed and insured.
- We use a one-way door or live trapping, depending on the animal and the situation. The price includes sealing one entry point; any additional entry points are quoted separately.
- Removing babies, when they are present, is an extra $99–$225. Skunks raise young in spring and summer.
- Your final price depends on property size, how widespread the activity is and the treatment needed. We confirm it in a free quote before any work starts.
- A warranty is available. Its length depends on the treatment, the level of infestation and the sanitation conditions at the property, and is confirmed in your quote.
Skunks: common questions.
How do you get a skunk out from under a deck?
We use a one-way door or live trapping, depending on the animal and the situation. The price includes sealing one entry point; any additional entry points are quoted separately.
How do you stop skunks coming back?
The den opening is sealed once the skunk has left, and screening should extend below ground because skunks dig. Removing food sources and shelter also helps.
What if there are babies?
Young skunks must be able to leave, or be removed, before the den is closed. Removing babies, when they are present, is an extra $99–$225.
Is a skunk out during the day dangerous?
Not always, but skunks can carry rabies. Keep people and pets away, and report a skunk that is acting strangely to 311.
Tell us about
your property.
Mention where the den is (deck, porch or shed), whether you have seen young skunks and whether a pet has been sprayed.
Include your city or neighbourhood, property type and the best way to reach you. Before booking, confirm the scope, preparation instructions, price and any follow-up arrangements.
Related wildlife services.
General wildlife information checked against the linked reference. Updated October 6, 2026. Treatment recommendations depend on identification and the property assessment.