What to look for
Common signs of a problem
- Heavy running or gnawing sounds in the roof, often during daylight
- Disturbed loft insulation or nesting material
- Chewed timber, pipes or electrical cables
- Visible gaps around roof edges, soffits or tiles
Professional local help
Squirrel Control and Loft Inspections
Grey squirrels in a loft can damage insulation, timber and electrical wiring. They are often heard early in the morning and may repeatedly use the same roof entry point. We investigate the activity and explain the lawful, responsible options.
How we help
A careful, practical approach
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Confirm whether the noise is likely to be squirrels or another animal
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Inspect roof spaces and external access points
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Use FLIR thermal imaging where helpful to investigate possible squirrel heat patterns in walls, ceilings and loft spaces
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Position motion-activated night-vision cameras where overnight or early-morning monitoring can help identify activity and routes
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Carry out appropriate control and advise when entry points can safely be secured
Prevention and aftercare
Helping reduce the chance of a return
Keep branches cut back from roofs where practical, repair vulnerable fascia or soffit gaps and only seal an entrance once the animals have been properly dealt with.
Real local work in Lichfield
Entry route and removable squirrel proofing
Squirrels were getting into the roof void of this Lichfield property through an opening at the roof edge. The photograph shows why a proper external inspection is essential: the entry route can be small, partly concealed and easily missed from ground level.
Resolving squirrel activity is not only about dealing with the animal inside. The access route, surrounding roof construction and any other vulnerable points must be understood so suitable proofing can be planned once it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Our robust mesh proofing follows the roof edge while retaining the ventilation the building needs. The fixing system is designed so sections can be removed when access is required for gutter, roof or general building maintenance, then secured again afterwards.
Motion-detection evidence
Squirrel activity confirmed at 5am
Our motion-detection camera captured this squirrel moving along the roof at around 5am. Monitoring helps confirm what animal is present, when it is active and the routes it uses when nobody is there to observe the activity directly.
This evidence supports a more focused investigation and helps us plan the appropriate control and proofing work around the animal's actual behaviour.
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