Squirrels are strong, persistent gnawers with teeth that grow continuously, which means a gap that looks far too small to matter can be widened into an entry point within days. Before we can treat a squirrel problem properly in a Pangbourne home, we need to identify every route in - not just the one that's most obvious.
The Most Common Entry Points
- Gaps where soffits meet fascias, particularly on older timber roofline joinery that has warped or weathered
- Damaged, cracked or missing roof tiles, especially near the ridge or valleys
- Gaps around where pipes, cables or vents pass through the roofline
- Loose or gnawed mesh over existing soffit and gable vents
- Poorly sealed joints where a rear extension or conservatory roof meets the original roofline
- Chimney stacks with damaged pointing or missing capping
Why the Roofline Is the Weak Point
Most squirrel entry points cluster around the roofline rather than the roof surface itself, because that's where different materials and building elements meet. A join between timber and brick, or between old and new roofing sections, is naturally more prone to small gaps - and a small gap is all a squirrel needs to start gnawing its way to a usable hole.
Trees and Overhanging Branches
Access isn't only about the gap itself - it's about how easily a squirrel can reach it. In many Pangbourne gardens with mature trees close to the house, squirrels simply run along a branch onto the roof and then explore the roofline at leisure, checking every soffit joint and vent until they find a way in. Removing that easy access is often as important as sealing the hole itself.
Why a Full Inspection Matters
It's common for a roof to have more than one weak point, even if only one is currently being used. Sealing the active entry hole without checking the rest of the roofline risks the squirrel - or another one - simply finding the next weakest gap. A proper survey covers the entire roof perimeter, not just the obvious hole.
If you're not sure how squirrels are getting into your roof, guessing rarely solves the problem for good. Contact Pest Services Berkshire for a thorough inspection of your Pangbourne property so we can identify every entry point before any proofing work begins.
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