If you've heard scratching in the loft or found droppings in the attic of your Theale home, one of the first questions is always the same: how much is this going to cost to sort out? It's a fair question, but it doesn't have a single answer, because no two squirrel infestations are the same. Grey squirrels are common across Theale's older terraces, detached family homes and newer estates alike, and the loft spaces of each present quite different challenges. Rather than quoting a fixed figure that wouldn't reflect your actual property, we look at the job itself and give a free, no-obligation quotation once we understand what's involved.
What actually affects the price of squirrel removal
- The size of the property and the loft or roof space itself
- How easy or difficult access to the roof is (bungalow vs three-storey terrace, for example)
- How many entry points squirrels are using, and how well hidden they are
- The level of activity - a single squirrel passing through is very different from an established nest
- How many site visits are needed to fully clear the loft
- Whether proofing work is required afterwards to stop them getting back in
- The extent of any damage that needs reporting or repair
Why roof access changes the job
A single-storey extension with a low, walkable roof is a very different proposition to a steep-pitched roof on a three-storey Theale townhouse, or a period property with awkward valleys and multiple roof levels. Access affects how long a survey takes, what equipment is needed, and how straightforward proofing work will be - all of which feed into the overall cost.
Trapping usually means more than one visit
Squirrels can't reliably be removed from a loft in a single visit. Trapping is the standard approach, and it typically involves an initial survey, trap placement, and follow-up visits to check and reset traps until the loft is confirmed clear. The number of visits depends on how many squirrels are involved and how quickly they respond, which is another reason a fixed, one-size price doesn't work well for this kind of job.
Proofing is an investment, not just an add-on
Removing the squirrels currently in your loft solves the immediate problem, but unless the entry points are sealed, more squirrels will likely find their way in through the same gaps in the soffits, fascias or roof tiles. Proofing work adds to the initial cost but is usually far cheaper in the long run than repeating a full removal every year or two.
Because every Theale property is different, the fairest way to price the job is to look at it properly first. Contact Pest Services Berkshire on 0118 336 1366 for a free quotation - we'll assess the access, activity and any damage, then give you a clear, honest figure with no hidden extras.
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