If you've never had a pest inspection before, it helps to know what's actually involved before someone turns up at your Earley property. A proper squirrel inspection isn't a quick glance in the loft hatch — it's a structured process covering both inside and outside the property, aimed at confirming the species, finding the entry point, and assessing the damage before any treatment is recommended.
Step One: Discussing What You've Noticed
The inspection starts with a conversation about what's prompted the call — when you've heard noise, what time of day, whether you've seen any droppings or debris, and any other details that help narrow down what's likely going on before anyone climbs a ladder.
Step Two: The External Roofline Check
A thorough external inspection looks at soffits, fascias, roof tiles, vents, chimney stacks and any nearby trees or structures that could provide access. This is often where the entry point is found, since squirrels tend to exploit a specific, identifiable weak spot rather than getting in randomly.
Step Three: The Internal Loft Inspection
- Checking for droppings, nesting material, and disturbed insulation
- Looking for gnaw damage to timber, cabling and pipework
- Assessing whether the activity looks recent and ongoing, or old and historic
- Identifying whether a single squirrel or an established nest with young is present
- Checking for any secondary issues such as damp caused by damaged roofing at the entry point
Step Four: The Recommendation
Once the inspection is complete, you'll be given a clear picture of what's actually going on — species confirmed, entry point identified, extent of any damage — along with a recommended course of action and a quotation based on exactly what your property needs, not a generic package.
If you'd like a professional inspection of your Earley property, Pest Services Berkshire can arrange a visit and talk you through everything found, in plain terms, before any work goes ahead.
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