Living on the edge of Epping Forest means woodland is never far away, and grey squirrels know it. Mature trees give them an easy path from the canopy to the roof of a period house, where timber eaves and old tiles offer plenty of gaps. If you hear scratching overhead in Epping, we can survey the roof and deal with it.
Our technician explains what the survey finds and agrees the plan with you before anything starts. We cover homes and small businesses throughout the CM16 postcode, with particular care for older buildings, and we are happy to answer questions before you book.
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Older houses near the historic centre of Epping, on the high street or on residential roads nearby often have timber fascias, lead flashing and clay tiles that have moved with age. A squirrel can lift a loose tile or enlarge a gap at the eaves without much effort. Once inside, it will gnaw rafters and strip insulation, and lead pipes and old cabling can also suffer. A small gap that looks harmless from the ground can be the doorway to a nest.
Because period buildings can be sensitive to the wrong repair, we choose methods carefully and think about the building as a whole. We do not hack at original timber or block gaps with unsuitable materials. Instead we explain what is needed, so you can decide whether to use us for the proofing or arrange a roofer to carry out a repair that suits the building.
With the forest so close, there will always be squirrels in the area, so the aim is not to remove every animal but to stop them using your home. In Epping the pressure on roofs can be constant, and one squirrel being removed from a loft may be followed by another looking for the same warm space unless the entry point is closed.
Grey squirrels are subject to legal rules, so we work lawfully. That means humane live-capture traps placed on the animal's route and other lawful methods where suitable. Traps are checked regularly and we keep you informed. A captured grey squirrel cannot be released elsewhere, so the technician deals with that part of the job, leaving you free to get on with your day.
In Epping, proofing is where we spend the time. We look at the eaves, fascias, soffits, vents and any junctions, then fill gaps and fit hard-wearing mesh in a way that suits the property. Tree branches that touch the roof are worth trimming too, where you are able to do so. We also cover Loughton, Harlow and Brentwood, so if you own another property nearby we can look at that as well.
We cover towns and villages across Essex. Choose your area to see how squirrel control works locally.
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.
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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 →They are more persistent, simply because there are more of them nearby. The strongest defence is to close every gap around the roofline so a squirrel has no way in, and to keep overhanging branches trimmed back where possible.
We aim to leave original features alone. We use materials chosen for the job and explain what we propose before we begin. If a repair needs specialist roofing work, we will say so and let you decide how to go ahead.
Not usually, but clear a path to the hatch and tell us about any stored items or fragile belongings. We will take care when moving around, and we will let you know if anything has been soiled or gnawed by the squirrel.
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.
