Maldon sits on the River Blackwater, with a quayside, older buildings and countryside close by. That mix of old timber, quiet outbuildings and tall trees suits grey squirrels very well. If you can hear scratching in the roof, see chewed fascias, or find your garden bulbs dug up, we can come out and take a proper look.
Our technician surveys the roof space and the outside of the building, finds how the squirrel is getting in and explains the plan before starting. Removal is humane and lawful, and the job is finished by sealing the gap so the space is not available again.
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Many properties in and around Maldon are older, with timber eaves, worn pointing and tiles that have shifted over the years. These give squirrels plenty of ways in. A rafter end that has rotted slightly, a gap behind a bargeboard or a loose ridge tile can all be enough, and a squirrel will happily widen the opening with its teeth until it is wide enough for it to slip through, so small repairs matter more than people expect in a CM9 house.
Once inside, a squirrel builds a drey from leaves, twigs and torn insulation, and may use a loft, a chimney void or even a shed or boathouse roof. Gnawed timber and chewed cables are the biggest worry. Food businesses nearby should also keep an eye out, since droppings in a roof void above a kitchen or store are not acceptable, so it is better to call us early and keep everything above board.
The survey comes first, because the plan depends on what we find: how many squirrels, whether there are young, where the entry point is and how much damage has been done. We explain our findings in plain language and agree the approach with you before any trap or proofing goes in. If there are young in the nest, that changes how and when we do the work.
Removal in Maldon follows the same lawful, humane approach we use everywhere. Laws apply to grey squirrels, and our technician handles the animal accordingly. Once the roof is clear we fill and repair the entry point, using mesh or replacement boards where needed, and check the rest of the roofline for other weak spots a squirrel could use. Squirrels are quick to find a second route if the first is closed, so thorough proofing matters.
Along the estuary and in the countryside around Maldon, trees and hedges link gardens to roofs. Cut back branches that touch the house, keep feeders away from the walls and tidy spilt seed. Squirrels strip bark and dig up bulbs too, which we can help to limit. We also cover Chelmsford and Witham if you are close by.
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 →Yes. They are strong and persistent, and they enlarge gaps by gnawing. Rotten timber, loose tiles and open vents all help them. During the survey we look closely at older eaves and joints, then seal what we find with suitable materials.
Yes. Squirrels will nest in sheds, garages, summerhouses and boat stores as readily as in a house loft. The method is the same: confirm what is there, remove it humanely and lawfully, and block the access so it does not come back.
They shred insulation, gnaw timber, and can chew cables and pipes, and their droppings and urine soil the loft. Wiring damage is the serious one, so have an electrician check anything we flag. The earlier we deal with them, the less there is to repair.
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.
