If you've never had to deal with a squirrel infestation before, it's understandable not to know what the process actually involves. Here's a straightforward walkthrough of how professional grey squirrel removal typically works for a property in Henley-on-Thames, from first contact through to the roof space being properly secured.
Step One: Survey and Assessment
The first visit is about understanding the scale of the problem rather than jumping straight to treatment. This means inspecting the loft space for signs of activity, nesting, and damage, identifying entry points around the roofline, checking for young squirrels that would affect timing and method, and assessing the general condition of the roof, fascias and soffits.
Step Two: Removal
Grey squirrels in the UK are typically dealt with using cage trapping within the loft space, positioned based on where activity has been identified during the survey. This is a lawful and humane method when carried out correctly, and it's why professional handling matters — grey squirrels are non-native and, once trapped, cannot lawfully be released back into the wild, which is an important distinction from how some other wildlife issues are handled.
Step Three: Confirming the Loft Is Clear, Then Proofing
- Checking for further activity over subsequent visits before any proofing work begins
- Making sure any young squirrels present at the outset have also been accounted for
- Sealing the entry point, and any other vulnerable areas identified during the survey, using durable, chew-resistant materials such as heavy-gauge mesh and repaired or replaced timber
- A follow-up check to confirm the proofing has held and there's no renewed activity
This step is what actually prevents the problem recurring; removal on its own, without proofing, tends to be a temporary fix at best. A well-handled job gives Henley-on-Thames homeowners confidence that the work has actually resolved the problem rather than just moved it along.
If you're dealing with squirrels in your loft and want a clear, properly sequenced approach rather than a quick fix, Pest Services Berkshire carries out full survey-to-proofing squirrel removal across Henley-on-Thames. Contact us for a free quotation.
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