Saffron Walden is a historic market town of medieval streets, timber-framed houses and countryside on every side. Old roofs are full of nooks that a grey squirrel finds irresistible, and mature trees in gardens and churchyards make the approach easy. If something is moving about above your ceiling, we can find it and deal with it.
Our technician surveys the roof space and the outside of the building, identifies the way in and agrees a sensible plan with you. Removal is humane and lawful, and the entry point is sealed with care, which matters particularly on older properties.
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Timber-framed and older properties in Saffron Walden tend to have irregular rooflines, ageing eaves, deep soffits, hidden voids, and many small gaps where materials have moved over the centuries. A squirrel needs very little, and once it finds a way in it will gnaw the edges larger. Roof spaces are quiet, dry and warm, which is exactly what a female squirrel wants when she builds a drey for her young in spring.
In the CB10 and CB11 area, many roofs also sit next to old trees, high walls and neighbouring buildings, so squirrels can reach them by several routes at once, which makes a single patch unreliable. In a character building, repairs need thought: a rushed patch can look out of place or trap moisture, so we plan the work to suit the structure and its age.
The survey begins in the loft, looking for droppings, nests, chewed beams and damaged wiring, and continues outside along the eaves and ridge. We note anything delicate, such as old timbers or listed features, and tell you what we are doing at each step, so you can ask the owner or conservation officer if needed, without us having to stop and start again.
Squirrels are removed by humane live-capture and other lawful methods, because laws apply to grey squirrels and our technician follows them. Afterwards we proof the roofline with materials chosen to suit the building. In Saffron Walden that often means careful, neat repairs rather than quick fixes, and a check of the rest of the structure for other openings, because one closed gap often just sends the squirrel to the next weak point.
Saffron Walden gardens, with their mature trees and walls, give squirrels plenty of food and cover close to the house. They dig bulbs, strip bark and take nuts, so protect young plants with mesh. Reduce access by cutting branches back and securing bins. We also cover Great Dunmow and Harlow, as well as the villages in the countryside around 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.
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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 →No, we plan repairs to suit the building. We use appropriate materials, avoid unnecessary cutting and explain the work first. If your property is listed or has special features, tell us at booking so we can take that into account.
They gnaw wood, so exposed timber, joists and boards can be chewed, and their urine can stain and soil the space. Damage is often superficial, but we will point out anything that concerns us and suggest you get a builder to look.
Bats fly at dusk and are quiet, and they are strictly protected, so do not disturb them. Squirrels are noisy runners in daylight hours. If we suspect bats during a survey we stop and advise, rather than carry on.
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.
