Groundhogs Trapping & Removal Atlanta, GA
TL;DR: Groundhogs can tunnel under homes, decks, sheds, and commercial foundations, causing expensive damage. Perimeter Wildlife Control provides 100% humane, trap-based groundhog removal services across Atlanta and North Georgia.
𦫠Groundhog Removal & Trapping in Atlanta, GA
Groundhogs (also called woodchucks) may look harmless, but their powerful digging behavior can undermine your home, garage, porch, or even commercial slab foundations. These burrowing mammals are active during the day and can cause major property damage if left unchecked.
Perimeter Wildlife Control uses licensed, humane traps to safely remove groundhogs without poison or harmful methods. Weβre available 24/7 for emergency wildlife calls in Atlanta and throughout North Georgia.

Groundhog Removal & Trapping Service in Atlanta, GA
π§ Common Signs of Groundhog Activity
- π³οΈ Large mounds of dirt near decks or sheds
- π 8-12 inch holes around foundations or tree lines
- π± Gnawed vegetation, garden destruction
- π Visible daytime sightings of a groundhog near your property
- π§± Foundation shifting, porch sagging, or walkway cracking
If youβre seeing any of these signs, donβt wait. Groundhogs can dig up to 45 feet of tunnels in a single season.
β Why Groundhog Removal Matters
Ignoring a groundhog problem can result in:
- ποΈ Structural damage to patios, foundations, or driveways
- π Flooding or drainage issues from tunnel systems
- π Increased risk of snake activity (they use groundhog burrows!)
- βοΈ Legal issues if the property is a rental or under HOA restrictions
We specialize in residential, commercial, and rural property groundhog control with permanent results.
π§ Our Process β Groundhog Control in 3 Steps
- π Inspection β We locate all burrows and assess structural risk
- πͺ€ Trapping β We place safe, state-compliant traps near tunnels
- π« Exclusion & Prevention β We recommend barrier installations or habitat modification to keep them from returning
We never use poison or fumigation, which can be harmful to pets, people, or non-target animals. Our approach is safe, ethical, and effective.
π Service Area β Groundhog Removal in Atlanta & Beyond
We proudly serve metro Atlanta and surrounding cities including:
Atlanta, Alpharetta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Gainesville, Jasper, Canton, Woodstock, Lawrenceville, Brookhaven, Tucker, Norcross, Chamblee, Cumming, Suwanee, McDonough, Stone Mountain, College Park, Douglasville, Blue Ridge, Ball Ground, Dallas, Powder Springs, and more.
Perimeter Wildlifeβs full service area list here
π οΈ Related Wildlife Removal Services by Perimeter Wildlife Control
π External Resources on Groundhog Behavior & Control
