Finding the entry point squirrels are actually using is the essential first step before any proofing work can be effective — seal the wrong gap and the problem simply continues. It's also trickier than it sounds, because a roof can have several potential weak spots while squirrels are only actively using one or two.
Start With a Ground-Level Visual Check
Walk the perimeter of the property in daylight with a pair of binoculars, working your way along the roofline. Focus on the soffit and fascia joints, roof corners, and valleys, where gaps are most likely to open up over time. This is a safer starting point than climbing a ladder — we'd always recommend leaving roof-level access to a professional.
What to Look For
- Gnawed or splintered timber edges around soffits and fascias
- Gaps at joints roughly the size of a squirrel's body or larger
- Torn, cracked, or missing vent grilles
- Displaced or cracked roof tiles
- Dark grease or dirt smears where fur has repeatedly brushed against an opening
Check From Inside the Loft
During daylight hours, a loft visit can reveal pinpricks of daylight showing through gaps that aren't obvious from outside. Concentrated droppings or nesting material near a particular spot is also a strong indicator of the nearest entry point, and listening for the direction sound is coming from can help narrow things down further.
Why Professional Confirmation Matters
Older Wokingham roofs, particularly on brick-and-tile properties, often have more than one potential weak point around the roofline. A professional survey distinguishes which gaps are actively being used from which are simply old and redundant — proofing the wrong one wastes time and money, and sealing an entry point while a squirrel is still inside is both inhumane and something to avoid entirely.
If you're struggling to pin down where squirrels are getting into your roof, Pest Services Berkshire can carry out a full entry point survey at your Wokingham property. Call 0118 336 1366 to book an inspection.
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