Protect Your Foundation From Hidden Burrows

Schedule Groundhog Exclusion in Hanover

You notice fresh dirt mounds around your deck steps and a large burrow opening near your patio, and over the next few weeks, the ground starts to feel soft underfoot—a clear sign that groundhogs are undermining your property's stability. Groundhogs may look harmless, but their burrows can destabilize soil and undermine foundations, patios, and decks, causing expensive structural damage over time. Eastern Wildlife Solutions provides groundhog exclusion to protect your structures and landscaping. Hanover properties that border fields, woods, or open areas are especially at risk, and acting quickly can prevent cracks, settling, and costly repairs.


Our process starts with a burrow inspection where we locate burrow networks and evaluate how close they are to your home or structures. Where appropriate, we remove active groundhogs using state-approved methods, and we install buried fencing or barriers around decks, sheds, and other structures to keep groundhogs from digging underneath. We also advise on grading, vegetation, and other changes that help discourage future burrowing. Our humane methods comply with state rules, and we bring experience working with properties that border fields, woods, and open areas throughout Hanover, offering clear, practical guidance tailored to your yard and structures.


Lock in your groundhog exclusion service in Hanover and prevent structural damage before it starts.

How Does Groundhog Exclusion Work in Hanover?

Our burrow inspection locates burrow networks and evaluates how close they are to your home, deck, shed, or other structures. We look for settling, cracking, or soft ground that indicates active tunneling. Where appropriate, we remove active groundhogs using state-approved trapping methods that prioritize humane treatment.

Eastern Wildlife Solutions then installs buried fencing or barriers around decks, sheds, and other structures to keep groundhogs from digging underneath. We advise on grading, vegetation, and other changes that help discourage future burrowing. You can expect experienced, licensed, and insured technicians who understand the specific challenges of suburban neighborhoods, cul-de-sacs, and rural properties in South Central Pennsylvania.


Our approach combines immediate removal with lasting prevention, so you don't face the same problem season after season.


Protect your structures today—contact us for professional Groundhog Exclusion in Hanover.

What to Expect When You Book

Homeowners throughout Hanover often ask how groundhog burrows cause damage, what our barriers look like, and how long protection lasts. These answers explain the tools, techniques, and local factors that make groundhog exclusion successful.

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How do groundhog burrows damage foundations and decks?
Burrows can extend several feet underground and create voids beneath structures, causing soil to shift and settle. Over time, this can lead to cracks in foundations, uneven patios, and sagging decks.
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What kind of barriers do you install?
We use heavy-gauge wire mesh or fencing buried at least 12 inches deep and extending outward at a 90-degree angle. This prevents groundhogs from digging underneath while remaining discreet and durable.
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Do you remove groundhogs before installing barriers?
Yes, we trap and remove active groundhogs using humane, state-approved methods. Once the area is clear, we install barriers to prevent future animals from returning.
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How long do your barriers last?
Our barriers are built to last for many years and are designed to withstand weather, soil movement, and digging attempts. We use materials that hold up in all seasons.
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Why are properties near fields and woods in Hanover more vulnerable?
Groundhogs prefer open areas with nearby cover and forage. Properties bordering fields or wooded areas provide ideal habitat, making exclusion barriers and site modifications especially important.

With experience working with properties that border fields, woods, and open areas, we understand the specific challenges Hanover homeowners face when dealing with groundhogs. Our focus on long-term structural protection and humane compliance means you get results that last and peace of mind knowing your property is secure. Plan your groundhog exclusion today and stop burrow damage before it becomes a costly repair.