Wickford is a commuter town with a busy high street, newer estates and open land around it. Grey squirrels are comfortable on the estates, where gardens and trees line the streets, and they are happy to nest in a warm loft if they can find a way in. A noise overhead at dawn is the classic sign.
We survey the property, work out where the squirrel is getting in and talk you through what we find. Removal is humane and lawful, and then we proof the roofline so the loft is no longer available. You get a straightforward plan and no unnecessary work.
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Newer homes in SS11 and SS12 are built quickly and to a pattern, which means the same small faults tend to repeat along a street. Gaps at the eaves, loose fascia and soffit boards, ridge and gable vents with damaged covers, and spaces around pipes are all easy for a squirrel to exploit, and a few minutes of gnawing is enough to make them bigger.
Trees in front and back gardens across Wickford, fences and garage roofs form a natural staircase up to the tiles. Because estate houses sit close together, one squirrel in the loft often means neighbours are hearing it too. Dealing with it early limits damage to insulation, timber and the cabling that runs through most modern lofts, where a chewed wire is a genuine worry.
The visit starts in the roof space and moves outside, with no need for you to climb up yourself. We look for droppings, nests, chewed wood and the gap itself, and we explain what the evidence tells us. If there are young in the nest, we say so and adjust the approach, because they cannot be left behind and must be handled properly by a trained person, which can affect when the work is done.
Squirrels are removed by humane live-capture and other lawful methods. Laws apply to grey squirrels, so our technician takes care over how they are caught and dealt with. Then we seal the entry point and the other weak spots we have found, using mesh or replacement boards, so the loft stays closed and quiet, and we tell you which spots we would keep an eye on yourself.
With farmland and open land close to Wickford, squirrels have plenty of cover and food nearby, so gardens see regular visitors. They raid feeders, dig up bulbs and strip bark. Keep bins closed, tidy fallen nuts and cut back branches near roofs. We also cover Basildon and Billericay, so call if you are on the edge of 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 →Gardens, trees and warm roof voids are everything they need, and new homes often have small gaps at the eaves and vents. Having trees nearby is normal, so the practical answer is to close the entry points on the building itself.
Please do not try to move them yourself. Young left alone will not survive, and the mother will keep trying to return. Our technician checks for dependent young during the survey and plans the work around them, lawfully and humanely.
No, but make sure the hatch is easy to reach and the loft is safe to enter. If stored items block the way, tell us when booking. The technician can usually work around boxes while checking for droppings and the entry point.
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.
