Grays sits on the Thames with a town centre, big housing estates and industrial and logistics sites close by. Grey squirrels use gardens, fences and green strips to travel between them, and a gap in a roof is all it takes for one to move into a loft. If you hear scratching overhead, we can put it right.
A technician surveys the property, finds how the squirrel is getting in and agrees the plan with you. We cover homes and businesses throughout the RM16 and RM17 postcodes and keep the process clear from start to finish.
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On a big estate, rows of similar houses often share the same construction details, and so the same weak spots. If a squirrel has found a gap at the eaves of one house in Grays, there is a fair chance the neighbouring roofs have similar gaps. That is why we look at the whole roofline during a survey and mention what we see nearby.
Inside the loft the signs are familiar: scratching and running at dawn and dusk, shredded insulation heaped together, droppings and gnawed timber. Outside, you may spot chewed fascias, scratch marks on brickwork and bulbs dug up in borders. Squirrels also like to follow fences and cables to the roof, so we pay attention to the route they use and to anything that gives them a ladder up to the eaves.
Thurrock's industrial and logistics sites have large roofs, cladding, ducting and loading areas that can offer a squirrel shelter. A nest in a roof void may chew through cables or insulation, and a nuisance near stored goods or staff areas needs handling quietly and with respect for the people working there. We survey commercial premises in Grays, report what we find and plan access around your working day.
Grey squirrels are subject to legal rules, so every job is done lawfully. The technician uses humane live-capture traps and other lawful methods where suitable, checks them regularly and explains what is happening. A captured grey squirrel cannot be released elsewhere, so we deal with that for you at homes and sites alike, which means staff and householders do not have to handle the animal at any point.
Proofing is the last stage and the one that counts. We repair damaged fascias and soffits, fill gaps and fit durable mesh at vents and openings, choosing materials for the building, whether a Grays house, a block of flats or a commercial unit. No roof can be promised squirrel-proof forever, but careful work makes a return unlikely. We also cover Brentwood, Basildon and Billericay.
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.
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 →Yes. Squirrels can get into roof voids, cladding and ducts on commercial buildings. We survey the site, deal with the animals lawfully and humanely, and proof the entry points, arranging access to suit your operation and keeping disruption low.
Rules apply to how grey squirrels are caught and handled, and a captured animal cannot be released into the wild. A technician knows what is allowed, uses humane methods and takes responsibility for the animal, so you do not have to.
It can help. If several neighbouring roofs share the same weak points, treating one house may only move the squirrel next door. Let us know what you have heard and we can look at the shared roofline during the survey.
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.
