Harlow was laid out in neighbourhoods with green wedges between them, and that is good news for grey squirrels. Trees and open green space run close to houses, flats and industrial units across CM17 to CM20, so a squirrel is rarely far from a roof it can climb onto. If you can hear thumping overhead, we can help.
We survey the property, work out where the squirrel is getting in, and explain the options before anything starts. Removal is lawful and humane, and we finish by sealing the gap, so you are not left waiting for the next one to arrive.
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The planned layout of Harlow means many streets back onto grass, mature trees or wooded strips. A squirrel can run along a fence, jump to a garage roof and be at the eaves within seconds. Houses of similar design also tend to share the same weak points, such as a gap at the verge, a loose fascia board or a vent cover that has worked loose over time.
Because so many homes here are rented or managed by landlords, we are often asked to deal with a loft that nobody has looked at for a long time. That is fine. We check the roof space, note the damage to insulation and cabling, and give you a clear account of what we found that you can pass on to the owner or agent.
Grey squirrels are covered by rules of their own, so catching one is not something to improvise with a homemade trap. Our technician uses humane live-capture and other lawful methods, and handles the animal correctly afterwards. We will talk you through what is happening and why, so that nothing about the visit comes as a surprise to you or to anyone else in the household.
Timing matters in Harlow as anywhere else. Squirrels nest in spring and again in late summer, and a female with young in the loft needs a careful approach. We check for dependent young before we start, because removing the adult and leaving the nest behind is neither kind nor effective, and the noise soon starts up again within days, usually with the young left behind to suffer.
Commercial buildings suffer too. Industrial units and shopping areas in Harlow often have flat roofs, cable trays and ducting that squirrels use as shelter and then chew through. After removal we proof the entry point and advise on branches, stored materials and anything else giving access. We also cover Epping and Loughton if you are just outside the town.
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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 →Usually the landlord or managing agent is responsible for a roof problem, so tell them as soon as you hear it. We can visit, survey the loft and give a clear explanation of what we found, which helps the owner decide quickly and arrange the work.
They can. Squirrels gnaw constantly to keep their teeth worn down, and cables, pipes and timber are all fair game. If you suspect wires have been damaged, have an electrician check them. We will point out any chewed cabling we notice during the survey.
A warm, dry loft is attractive, and if the original gap stays open another squirrel will find it. Lasting results come from sealing and proofing the entry point, not just removing the animal. We aim to fix the gap, though we cannot promise nothing will try again.
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.
