Squirrels

Signs of Squirrels in Your Loft

• Scratching or scurrying overhead, especially early morning and dusk
• Chewed timber, cables, or insulation in the roof space
• Droppings or a build-up of nesting material in the loft
• Visible damage to soffits, fascias, or roof tiles from outside

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How Squirrel Issues Escalate

Squirrels are persistent creatures. Once inside a loft or attic, grey squirrels gnaw continuously on timber, cabling, and pipework, making their visit a structural and fire hazard. And once they’ve found a way in, they'll use it again, widening small gaps into large entryways.

Why Controlling Squirrels is so Difficult

Grey squirrels are an invasive non-native species, and the law around them is strict. If you trap one, you are legally required to humanely dispatch it. Releasing it back into the wild is an offence.

Poison is also not possible as it is no longer approved for squirrel control in the UK, largely because of the risk to anything that later eats the carcass.

Red squirrels, the native species, are fully protected and must never be trapped or harmed.

How We Remove Squirrels and Proof Your Property

We start by inspecting your loft and roofline to confirm what we're dealing with and how the squirrel is getting in. We then trap and humanely remove them in line with UK law. Once the property is clear, we seal every entry point we've found to make sure squirrels can’t get back in. These may include gaps in fascias and soffits, lifted tiles and open eaves. If overhanging branches are giving them easy roof access, we'll relay that to you.

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Our Guarantee

Unlike other pest control companies, we don’t charge per visit. Instead, we provide a fixed and fair quote for the problem, regardless of how long it takes, keeping us accountable to fixing the problem for good.

Who We Help

• Domestic properties and homes
• Loft conversions and roof spaces
• Offices and commercial premises
• Public spaces and council buildings
• Listed and period buildings