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Professional pest control across the CT postcode area
Professional squirrel control
for lofts and roof spaces.
Fast identification, humane control and practical proofing advice to stop grey squirrels damaging your property.
Rapid ResponseOften same-day service
Fixed PricingNo hidden costs
100% GuaranteeUntil the pests are gone
Understanding the problem
Squirrels in a roof space can cause serious damage.
Grey squirrels are strong, persistent and highly capable climbers. Once inside a loft or roof space they may tear insulation, damage stored belongings, gnaw timber and electrical cables, and disturb occupants with repeated noise.
The access point is often above ground level, so resolving the problem requires both safe control and a careful assessment of how the animals entered.
Why act quickly?
Gnawed wiring can create a genuine fire risk.
Squirrels continually wear down their teeth and may chew cables, timber, water pipes and other materials inside a roof space.
Speak to our team →What to look for
Signs you may have squirrels
Squirrel activity is often louder and more forceful than mouse or rat movement, particularly during daylight hours.
Loud roof-space noise
Heavy scratching, running or thumping in lofts, eaves and roof voids, often during the morning.
Damaged insulation
Insulation torn apart, compressed or gathered into nesting areas.
Gnaw marks
Chewed timber, cables, plastic tanks, stored items or roof components.
External entry damage
Enlarged gaps around soffits, tiles, vents, fascia boards or roof edges.
Professional treatment
We control the activity before recommending proofing.
Our approach considers the access route, building structure, time of year and evidence found in the roof space.
- Inspection of loft activity and external access points
- Appropriate legal and humane control measures
- Checks for nesting and dependent young where relevant
- Proofing recommendations once activity has stopped
Why DIY often falls short
Blocking the entrance before control can trap the animal inside.
Sealing a hole while a squirrel remains in the roof may cause further damage as it tries to escape. There may also be dependent young present during the breeding season.
Professional work establishes whether the animals are still inside, applies the appropriate legal control method and only then plans proofing.
Our squirrel control process
Our four-stage squirrel control process
Inspect
We assess the roof space, damage, access points and pattern of squirrel activity.
Plan
We choose an appropriate control method based on the building and circumstances.
Control & Monitor
We carry out the work and confirm that active squirrels have been removed.
Proof
We identify practical repairs and proofing measures to reduce the risk of return.
Common questions
Answers to common squirrel control questions
Need straightforward advice?
Our team will explain the next step clearly.
Call 0800 246 5505 →When are squirrels most active in a loft?
Grey squirrels are mainly active during daylight, so noise is often heard early in the morning or during the day.
Can I simply block the entry hole?
Not until you know the animal has left and there are no dependent young. Blocking an occupied access point can create welfare issues and further property damage.
Are grey squirrels protected?
Grey squirrels are not protected in the same way as red squirrels, but control must still comply with UK wildlife and animal welfare law.
Will you repair the entry point?
We identify likely access points and can advise on suitable proofing. The exact repair requirement depends on the roof and building fabric.
Do squirrels damage electrical cables?
Yes. Their gnawing can damage cables, insulation and other materials, which is why suspected roof-space activity should be investigated promptly.
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Contact Pest Resolution for professional squirrel control and practical proofing advice across East Kent.