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Hearing scratching, scurrying, or movement above your ceiling can be unsettling—especially late at night or early in the morning. In the Tulsa metro, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks, and surrounding communities, these attic noises are most often caused by raccoons or squirrels moving through insulation.
While the noise itself is frustrating, it’s usually a sign of active attic intrusion that can lead to insulation damage and repeat wildlife problems if left unaddressed.
When homeowners across Tulsa and nearby suburbs hear scratching overhead, it almost always means an animal has already gained access to the attic. This typically happens through:
Raccoons are heavy animals whose movement sounds slow and deliberate. Homeowners in Tulsa, Jenks, and Bixby often report loud thumping, dragging, and nighttime activity.
Squirrels are lighter but much more active, producing rapid scratching, scurrying, and repetitive daytime noises—especially in Broken Arrow and Owasso.
Attic insulation isn’t designed to support animal movement. When wildlife digs or nests, it creates crunching sounds, hollow echoes, and shifting pressure above ceiling drywall.
Across Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, and Owasso, attic noise often begins after roof repairs or replacement. Vents and flashing can become easy access points if not wildlife-rated.
Ignoring attic noises can result in insulation contamination, chewed wiring, fire hazards, structural damage, and repeat infestations—especially during breeding seasons.
Trapping without sealing entry points often leads to new animals entering through the same opening. Long-term solutions require identifying and closing access points.
If scratching is happening nightly, spreading, or followed roof work, early inspection usually prevents more costly damage.
📞 Contact Wildlife X Team Tulsa to schedule a professional attic inspection.