Groundhog & Woodchuck Removal in The Highlands, Louisville
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Humane trapping, complete burrow remediation, and long-term prevention — with same-week service for The Highlands properties.
Why The Highlands Has a Groundhog Problem
The Highlands has one of the densest groundhog populations in urban Louisville, and Cherokee Park is the reason. The park's 400+ acres of meadow and woodland support a large resident woodchuck population, and every spring, young groundhogs disperse outward into the surrounding neighborhoods — Cherokee Triangle, Deer Park, Tyler Park, and the Original Highlands.
Highlands homes present a specific challenge: most were built between 1890 and 1940 with limestone foundations, deep front porches, and detached carriage-house garages. Those old stone foundations often have gaps at the soil line that groundhogs enlarge into den entrances. We specialize in removing woodchucks from under historic structures without damaging original masonry, then sealing entry points with buried exclusion mesh that's invisible from the street.
Common Groundhog Issues in The Highlands
- Cherokee Park supports a large source population that disperses into yards each spring
- Historic limestone foundations (1890s-1940s) develop soil-line gaps that groundhogs exploit
- Deep porches and carriage-house garages create sheltered denning spots
- Dense urban gardens along Bardstown Road provide year-round food
Areas We Cover in & Around The Highlands
- Cherokee Park
- Cherokee Triangle
- Tyler Park
- Deer Park
- Bardstown Road corridor
- Original Highlands
Every The Highlands Job Includes
- Full-property burrow inspection & mapping
- Humane live trapping & legal relocation
- Compacted burrow filling — not just topped off
- Prevention recommendations specific to your property
The Highlands Groundhog Removal Questions
Can you remove a groundhog from under my historic Highlands home without damaging the foundation?
Yes — this is one of our most common Highlands jobs. We trap at the burrow entrance rather than excavating, then install galvanized exclusion mesh trenched 18-24 inches below grade along the foundation. The mesh is buried and invisible, and we never anchor into historic masonry. Original stone and brick stay untouched.
Groundhogs keep coming back to my yard near Cherokee Park. Why?
Proximity to the park means there's a constant source population. Removing one groundhog solves the immediate problem, but without exclusion barriers and habitat modification (clearing brush piles, securing space under decks), a new woodchuck often claims the vacant burrow within a season. For park-adjacent properties we strongly recommend our prevention package alongside removal.
Get Groundhogs Off Your The Highlands Property
Free quotes, same-week scheduling, and humane removal backed by a satisfaction guarantee. Serving The Highlands and all of Jefferson County.
Call (502) 638-2420