Rochford is a market town with an older centre, newer housing and farmland close by, and grey squirrels make use of all three. A hedgerow becomes a route, a garden tree becomes a launch pad and a gap under the tiles becomes a nursery. If you can hear something moving in the roof, we can find out what and deal with it.
A technician surveys the loft and the outside of the building, works out where the squirrel is getting in, and explains the plan before any work begins. Removal is humane and lawful, and we finish by proofing the entry point so the problem does not return.
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Grey squirrels are noisy in a way mice are not. You hear heavy running and thumping, usually early in the morning and again towards dusk, and sometimes a gnawing or dragging sound as nesting material is pulled about overhead, which can be unsettling at night. You might also notice chewed fascia boards, torn insulation or a ball of leaves and twigs poking out near the eaves.
Outdoors, look for stripped bark, dug-up pots and bulbs, and gnawed nuts or fruit. Houses at the edge of Rochford, where gardens meet fields and hedges, often see squirrels first, but the older streets near the centre have their own weak points, from loose roof tiles to gaps around pipes and cables where they pass through the wall, and these are easy to overlook from the ground.
We start with a look at the roof space, with a torch, checking for droppings, nests and damage. Then we go outside and inspect the roofline for the entry point, which may be a small gap that is easy to miss from the ground, such as a lifted tile or a crack beside the gutter. Findings are explained in plain language, and we agree what to do with you before starting.
Removal uses humane live-capture and other lawful methods. Laws apply to grey squirrels, which is why our technician deals with them rather than leaving it to guesswork. When the squirrel is gone we seal the gap with materials suited to the roof, and we check the rest of the roofline in Rochford for any other likely entry points that other squirrels might try next.
Trim branches that reach the roof, keep bins and compost tidy, and move feeders away from walls and fences. Those habits help a little, but sealing the building is the real fix. If you farm or keep outbuildings near Rochford, tell us, as barns and sheds attract squirrels too. We also cover Southend-on-Sea and Wickford for the same work, whichever side of town you are on.
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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 →They are not usually aggressive indoors, but their droppings and urine can spread germs, and gnawed cables are a fire concern. Keep children and pets out of the loft, and avoid handling nesting material. A survey will show how much work is needed.
Yes. Barns, stables and sheds suit squirrels well, with dry shelter and stored feed. We survey, remove them humanely and lawfully, and advise on closing gaps and storing feed in secure containers so the building is less inviting.
Squirrels spend most of the day foraging outside and return to the nest at dawn and dusk. The nest is hidden in the roof void, so you only hear it. A survey looks for droppings and the entry point to confirm the cause.
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.
