If you've never dealt with squirrels in a loft before, it's natural not to know what a professional visit actually involves. For Cookham homeowners weighing up whether to call for help, here's a straightforward walkthrough of the process from first contact through to a resolved, proofed roof.
Step one: the initial contact and survey
The process starts with a conversation about what you've noticed — noise, timing, any visible damage — followed by an on-site survey. This involves checking the loft space itself for signs of activity, nesting, and damage, and inspecting the exterior roofline, soffits, and fascias for entry points. This is also when a free quotation is put together, based on the specific factors involved in your property.
Step two: removal
Once the scope of the job is agreed, the focus moves to clearing squirrels from the loft. The approach depends on the level of activity found — a single passing animal is a different situation to an established family with a drey — but the aim throughout is to resolve the problem lawfully and with as little stress to the animal as reasonably possible, in line with UK wildlife regulations covering grey squirrel control.
Step three: clearing nesting material and assessing damage
- Removal of nesting material, droppings, and contaminated insulation
- Assessment of timber, joists, and roof structure for gnaw damage
- Checking exposed wiring for signs of chewing
- Identifying every entry point around the roofline, not just the main one
Step four: proofing and timing
With the loft confirmed clear, entry points are sealed using materials that hold up to gnawing, and any damaged soffits, fascias, or timber are repaired as agreed in the quotation. This stage is what actually stops squirrels coming back, rather than just resolving the immediate issue. How many visits a job needs depends on the scale of the problem — the number of entry points, the extent of nesting, and whether repair work is involved. Some Cookham properties need a single, fairly quick visit; others, particularly with an established family or multiple access points, take longer to fully resolve.
If you're weighing up whether to get squirrels professionally removed from your Cookham property, the first step is simply an inspection and an honest conversation about what's involved. Contact Pest Services Berkshire on 0118 336 1366 for a free quotation.
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