Getting squirrels out of a loft is only half the job. If the entry points that let them in aren't properly addressed afterwards, it's common for squirrels — sometimes the very same animals, sometimes a new generation — to find their way back in within weeks or months. Proofing is the stage that actually makes the removal permanent.
For Twyford properties, where gardens with mature trees and fence lines often give squirrels easy access to a roofline, proofing tends to matter more than in more exposed, tree-free settings. A roof that's an easy target once will usually stay an easy target unless the weak points are physically closed off.
What proofing typically involves
- Repairing or replacing damaged soffit and fascia boards
- Sealing gaps around pipes, cables and vents passing through the roofline
- Fitting appropriate mesh or guards over vulnerable openings such as gable vents
- Re-securing loose or displaced roof tiles that created an access point
- Checking and reinforcing any previously weak junctions, such as extension roof lines
Timing matters
Proofing work generally needs to happen only once the loft has been confirmed clear of squirrels, since sealing entry points too early can trap animals inside — which creates its own problems. This is part of why a proper squirrel job in Twyford is usually a sequence: confirm the species and activity, remove the animals, confirm the loft is clear, then proof the property against re-entry.
Not every property needs the same level of proofing
Some Twyford homes only have one or two vulnerable points that are straightforward to seal, while others — particularly older properties with more extensive timber roofline detailing, or houses with several roof junctions and extensions — need a more thorough going-over. This is exactly why proofing is assessed on a property-by-property basis rather than treated as a one-size-fits-all add-on.
Skipping proofing after a removal is one of the most common reasons squirrel problems recur. Given how much damage squirrels can cause to insulation, timber and even wiring once inside, the proofing stage is usually the difference between a one-off callout and a repeat problem every year.
If squirrels have recently been removed from your loft, or you want to protect a Twyford property before they ever get in, contact Pest Services Berkshire for a free quotation covering both removal and the proofing work needed to keep your roof space secure.
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