Squirrel removal isn't a single action — it's a process, and understanding how it actually works helps explain why a professional visit involves more than simply catching an animal and leaving. For Windsor homeowners dealing with squirrels in the loft for the first time, here's what a proper removal process typically involves.
Step one: inspection
Every job starts with a thorough inspection of the loft and the roofline from outside. The technician is looking for the extent of activity, any signs of a nest or young squirrels, all visible entry points, and any damage to timber, insulation or wiring. This inspection is also what any quotation is based on, since it determines how much work the job actually involves.
Step two: humane removal
Removal methods depend on what the inspection finds, but the approach always has to be humane — grey squirrels are subject to welfare legislation even though they're not a protected species, and trapped squirrels cannot lawfully be released back into the wild. This is one of the clearest reasons professional removal is preferable to DIY attempts, since it's handled correctly and lawfully from the outset.
Step three: confirming the loft is clear
- Checking for any remaining young that may not yet be mobile
- A follow-up visit to confirm no further activity before entry points are sealed
- Clearing old nesting material and disturbed insulation
- Assessing whether cabling or timber needs repair before proofing goes ahead
Step four: proofing the property
Once the loft is confirmed clear, entry points are sealed using materials strong enough to resist further gnawing — galvanised mesh over vents and gaps, and proper repairs to any soffit, fascia or bargeboard timber that's been compromised. For Windsor properties near mature trees, this stage often includes advice on managing overhanging branches, since proofing the roof itself is less effective if a squirrel still has easy access to the roofline.
Skipping steps — sealing gaps before confirming the loft is clear, for example, or removing an adult squirrel without checking for young — tends to create bigger problems than the original issue, and a proper process followed in the right order is what actually resolves a squirrel problem rather than just moving it along temporarily. If you've got squirrels in your Windsor loft, Pest Services Berkshire follows this full process on every job, from initial inspection through to proofing and follow-up. Contact us on 0118 336 1366 for a free quotation.
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