Georgia, South Carolina & North Carolina
Exterior Cobweb & Spider Web Removal
Cobweb removal is a hand cleaning of the outside of your house: we brush webs, egg sacs and debris off eaves, soffits, porches, lights and window frames with soft brushes and extension poles. A typical one-story home takes an hour or two, and many homeowners book it in late spring and again in fall, when webs are most noticeable.
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Webs collect fast under eaves, around porch lights and in the corners of windows and doors, and in late summer big orb webs and Joro webs can stretch across the front of a house. We take them down by hand with brushes and poles and sweep up what falls. It’s a cleaning job, plain and simple: no sprays, no chemicals, and no promise that spiders won’t build again.
The visit
What cobweb removal includes
What’s included
- Webs and debris brushed off eaves, soffits and fascia
- Porch ceilings, corners, railings and columns
- Exterior light fixtures, doorbells and security cameras
- Window frames, sills and shutters
- Front door and garage door frames
- Egg sacs and old web debris removed along with the webs
- Fallen debris swept off porches, steps and walkways
- All done by hand with soft brushes and extension poles, with nothing sprayed
- Before-and-after photos
What it doesn’t include
- We don’t apply pesticides or treat for pests — that’s licensed pest control.
- We don’t remove wasp nests, hornet nests or mud dauber nests.
- We can’t promise spiders won’t rebuild. We remove webs; we don’t prevent them.
- Gutter cleaning, house washing and window washing aren’t part of this job.
Price
What it costs
Cobweb Removal
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Eaves, soffits, porch ceilings, lights and window frames.
Signs
Signs you need cobweb removal
Webs on the porch light again
Porch lights and the eaves above them are usually where webs pile up first.
Webs blocking a camera or doorbell
A single strand across the lens can blur the picture or keep setting off motion alerts.
Big orb webs in late summer
Orb weaver webs get bigger as the spiders grow through the summer, so they’re hardest to miss in late summer and fall.
Joro webs across the front of the house
UGA Extension reports that observations of Joro spiders peak in September and October.
Egg sacs in corners and under eaves
Small silk balls tucked into corners are worth clearing along with the webs.
Company, photos or a listing coming up
A web-free porch and entry is one of the quickest ways to make the outside of a house look cared for.
How it works
How we do it
Walk the outside
We look over the eaves, porches, fixtures and windows and note anything fragile, like light globes and cameras.
Work top down
Eaves, soffits and high corners come first, so debris falls onto areas we clean next.
Porches, lights and doors
Porch ceilings, railings, fixtures, doorbells, cameras and door frames get brushed clean.
Windows and trim
Frames, sills and shutters are cleared of webs and egg sacs.
Sweep up and send photos
We sweep what fell onto porches and steps and send you before-and-after photos.
Cleaning only: what that means
We take webs, egg sacs and debris down by hand with soft brushes and extension poles. We don’t spray, we don’t use chemicals and we don’t treat for pests. That keeps the job simple and keeps products off your porch, plants and pets.
It also means we won’t tell you spiders are gone for good. Spiders are part of the outdoors, and UGA Extension points out they’re important predators of insect pests. What you get is a clean exterior, today.
Why webs pile up in late summer and fall
Most orb weaver spiders appear in spring, but University of Illinois Extension notes we notice them more in fall, because by then the spiders and their webs have grown bigger. Orb weavers like to anchor webs between sturdy supports such as doorways, windows and plant stems, which is why the front of a house collects so many.
In Georgia and the Carolinas, Joro spiders add to it. UGA Extension reports the Joro spider is established in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, with mature spiders showing up in late July and August and observations peaking in September and October.
Joro spider webs
Joro webs are large and golden-tinted, and UGA Extension says the spiders commonly build on the edges of yards and parks and even between power lines. NC State Extension says that despite their large size, Joro spiders pose no threat to humans; their mild venom causes symptoms similar to a bee sting in most cases.
UGA Extension suggests clearing unwanted Joro webs from paths with a long stick or pole, and advises against using insecticides on this spider over large areas, because those products also kill pollinators and other helpful insects. Poles and brushes, nothing sprayed, is exactly how we work.
Keeping webs down between visits
University of Illinois Extension suggests gently shooing a spider away and removing its web when it builds somewhere unwanted, like a front door. After a few times, the spider usually moves its web. A soft broom or a telescoping pole is all you need.
For eaves and porch ceilings you can’t reach safely, call or text us a photo of the house.
The Joro spider is established in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Mature spiders are observed from late July and August, with observations peaking in September and October.
Despite their large size, Joro spiders pose no threat to humans. Their mild venom causes symptoms similar to a bee sting in most cases.
Most orb weavers appear in spring, but they’re noticed more in fall, as the spiders and their webs get bigger.
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If anything we cleaned isn’t right, tell us within 30 days and we come back and make it right — no charge.
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Where
Where we offer it
Georgia
North Metro Atlanta
Cherokee County
- Canton
Cobb County
- Marietta
- Smyrna
- Kennesaw
- Acworth
DeKalb County
- Decatur
- Stone Mountain
Forsyth County
- Cumming
Fulton County
- Atlanta
- Buckhead
- Alpharetta
- Roswell
Gwinnett County
- Buford
- Suwanee
- Duluth
- Lawrenceville
- Norcross
Hall County
- Flowery Branch
- Gainesville
Jackson County
- Braselton
South Metro Atlanta
Carroll County
- Carrollton
Clayton County
- Jonesboro
- Ellenwood
Coweta County
- Newnan
Douglas County
- Douglasville
Fayette County
- Peachtree City
- Fayetteville
Fulton County
- Palmetto
- Fairburn
Henry County
- Stockbridge
- McDonough
- Locust Grove
Spalding County
- Griffin
Troup County
- LaGrange
Macon & Middle Georgia
Bibb County
Savannah & Coastal Georgia
Chatham County
South Carolina
Upstate South Carolina
Anderson County
- Anderson
- Powdersville
- Piedmont
- Pendleton
- Centerville
Greenville County
- Greenville
- Greer
- Taylors
- Travelers Rest
- Mauldin
- Simpsonville
- Fountain Inn
- Five Forks
- Wade Hampton
- Gantt
Oconee County
- Seneca
Pickens County
- Easley
- Clemson
Spartanburg County
- Spartanburg
- Lyman
North Carolina
Charlotte Metro
Cabarrus County
- Concord
- Kannapolis
- Harrisburg
Catawba County
- Hickory
Gaston County
- Gastonia
Iredell County
- Mooresville
- Statesville
Mecklenburg County
- Charlotte
- Huntersville
- Cornelius
- Matthews
- Mint Hill
Rowan County
- Salisbury
Union County
- Indian Trail
- Monroe
- Waxhaw
Piedmont Triad
Alamance County
- Burlington
Davidson County
- Thomasville
Forsyth County
- Winston-Salem
- Kernersville
- Clemmons
Guilford County
- Greensboro
- High Point
Randolph County
- Asheboro
Raleigh–Durham Triangle
Cumberland County
- Fayetteville
Durham County
- Durham
Johnston County
- Clayton
Lee County
- Sanford
Orange County
- Chapel Hill
- Carrboro
Wake County
- Raleigh
- Cary
- Apex
- Morrisville
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
- Garner
- Knightdale
- Wake Forest
Questions
Cobweb Removal questions
How often should spider webs be removed from the outside of a house?
Many homeowners clear webs in late spring and again in fall. Webs are most noticeable in late summer and fall, when orb weaver spiders and their webs have grown bigger, so a fall sweep catches the worst of it.
Source: University of Illinois Extension, Fall is spider season
Why are there so many spider webs on my house in the fall?
Orb weaver spiders appear in spring and grow through the summer, so by fall the spiders and their webs are big enough to notice, according to University of Illinois Extension. In Georgia and the Carolinas, Joro spiders add to it. More in our guide: why so many spider webs show up in fall.
Source: University of Illinois Extension, Fall is spider season
Does removing webs keep spiders away?
Not permanently, and we don’t promise it. Removing webs clears the house today, and University of Illinois Extension notes that when a web keeps getting removed from an unwanted spot, the spider usually moves it.
Source: University of Illinois Extension, Fall is spider season
Do you spray for spiders?
No. We don’t apply pesticides or treat for spiders or other pests; that’s licensed pest control work. We remove webs, egg sacs and debris by hand with brushes and poles.
Are Joro spiders dangerous?
No. NC State Extension says that despite their large size, Joro spiders pose no threat to humans, and their mild venom causes symptoms similar to a bee sting in most cases.
Source: NC State Extension Forestry, Joro Spiders in North Carolina
When is Joro spider season in Georgia and the Carolinas?
Late summer into fall. UGA Extension reports mature Joro spiders show up in late July and August, with observations peaking in September and October.
How do I get rid of Joro spider webs?
Take them down with a long stick, broom or telescoping pole, as UGA Extension suggests. UGA advises against using insecticides on Joro spiders over large areas, because those products kill helpful insects too. For high eaves and porch ceilings, we can take the webs down for you.
What’s the difference between a cobweb and a spider web?
Most people use the words for the same thing. “Cobweb” usually means an old, dusty or abandoned web, while a spider web can be a fresh one with the spider still in it. We remove both.
What doesn’t cobweb removal include?
It’s web cleaning only: webs, egg sacs and the debris caught in them. We don’t apply pesticides and we don’t remove the nests of stinging insects — that’s licensed pest-control work.
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