With leafy residential roads and woodland and farmland close by, Brentwood has no shortage of grey squirrels, and plenty of tall trees to help them reach a roof. If you can hear thumping, scratching or scampering overhead in the early morning, a squirrel could be nesting in your loft. We find them, remove them lawfully and shut the door behind them.
Our technician visits for a survey, explains in plain words what is causing the noise and agrees the next steps with you before anything starts. We work across the CM13 to CM15 postcodes for homeowners, landlords and small businesses.
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Squirrels climb well, and branches that overhang a roof make a convenient bridge. In leafy parts of Brentwood, a mature tree beside a house can give them access to eaves, soffits and roof tiles without ever touching the ground. From there it takes only a small gap, which they will happily gnaw wider, to reach the warm, dry space beneath, where a squirrel can settle in unnoticed for weeks.
Inside, they pull insulation together to make a drey and can leave droppings and chewed timber. Cables are a favourite target, which is a fire risk worth taking seriously. Outside you may notice stripped bark, dug up pots and bulbs, and feeders raided. Those signs together with noise at dawn and dusk usually point to grey squirrels rather than rats, and they help us choose the right approach.
We start by looking at the loft or roof void and then the outside of the building to identify how the squirrel enters. We explain what we have found in simple terms, whether one animal or several, and whether a nest is present, before agreeing how we proceed. Nothing is done without your say-so, and if the roof is difficult to reach we will explain how we plan to get a proper look at it.
Grey squirrels are subject to legal rules, so the technician handles every job lawfully. In Brentwood that usually means humane live-capture traps placed where the squirrel travels, checked on a regular basis, with other lawful methods used where they are suitable. Because a nest can contain young, we take care and avoid leaving a distressed animal trapped any longer than needed, and we tell you plainly how things are going after each check.
After the squirrel is dealt with, we look at what let it in and make sure the same route is closed. That can mean repairing fascia boards, filling gaps at the eaves, covering vents with mesh and tidying up where branches touch the roof. Brentwood's older houses and newer homes need different details, so we choose materials to suit. We also cover Billericay, Epping and Basildon.
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If something heavy is scampering across your ceiling in daylight, grey squirrels are a likely cause, and acting early limits the damage they can do.
Read the guide →Squirrels gnaw constantly, and in a loft that can mean damaged timber, soiled insulation and chewed cables long before anyone sees the animal.
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Most household pests leave clues behind, and learning to read droppings, damage, noises and timing will help you decide what you are dealing with and what to do next.
Read the guide →Trimming branches that touch or overhang the roof can make it harder for squirrels to reach it, and it is often worth doing. It will not stop a determined squirrel on its own, so proofing the roofline is still needed. Check with the owner or council if the tree is protected.
Yes, squirrels gnaw constantly to keep their teeth down and cables are a common target. Damaged wiring can be a fire risk, so if you see chewed insulation on cables we recommend having a qualified electrician take a look as well.
Once the squirrel has been cleared, we can talk through removing the nest and any soiled insulation, and we will tell you what we find. Cleaning droppings needs some care, so we advise on safe handling before anything is disturbed.
Tell us what you have found and roughly where it is. We will come back to you — or call 01245 327 274 if it is urgent.
