Calling someone out for squirrels can feel like a big step if you have not done it before. This guide explains what a visit usually involves when you arrange squirrel control in Slough, what you can do to prepare, and what to ask.
Before the Visit
When you ring or send an enquiry, tell us what you have noticed, where in the house and when. That lets us ask the right questions before anyone comes out. Write down roughly when the noise happens and how long it lasts. If you have photos of damage or of the outside of the roof, keep them to hand.
What We Look At
- The outside of the building. Roof edges, soffits, fascias, gaps around vents and where roof meets wall. See squirrels entering through soffits.
- What gives squirrels access to the roof. Overhanging branches, fences and extensions, as described in how grey squirrels get into Slough homes.
- The roof space, where it is safe and practical to reach, for droppings, nesting material and damage.
- Signs of activity, to judge how long it has been going on and whether a nest is involved.
What You Should Hear Back
At the end, you should be told what has been found, what is needed, how it would be done and what it costs. For squirrel removal in Slough the price is a fixed £280, and what squirrel removal costs in Slough explains how that is confirmed with you before any work is booked. If there is anything the visit cannot tell us, such as what is behind a ceiling, we should say so rather than guess.
Getting Ready
- Clear a path to the loft hatch and move stored items away from it.
- Keep pets in another room.
- Make sure someone can let us in and show us where the noise is.
- Have the questions below ready.
Questions Worth Asking Anyone You Call
- How will the squirrels be removed, and what happens to them?
- Will you find the way in as part of the job?
- Is any proofing included, or is it a separate job?
- Who deals with damage to insulation, timber or wiring?
- What will I need to do between visits?
We would rather you ask all of these, and we will answer them before you book.
If We Cannot Reach Part of the Roof
Some roof spaces are hard to reach or not safe to enter. If so, we will tell you what we could see, what we could not, and what that means for the advice we give. It is better to say what we do not know than to guess.
What If It Is Not Squirrels?
Sometimes the noise turns out to be something else, such as rats or mice. If that is the case, we will say so. daytime scratching in a Slough loft explains how the signs differ, and we can tell you what the right service is.
Rented Homes and Shared Roofs
If you rent, tell your landlord before you book, because the roof is usually their responsibility. If the roof is shared with neighbours, tell us, because squirrels do not respect boundaries. See squirrel control for landlords and rental properties.
After the Visit
Once the squirrels have been dealt with, the way in needs closing and the damage needs checking. squirrel proofing after an infestation and how to stop squirrels coming back set out what that involves. If damage has been done, whether squirrels damage roof timbers explains what to look for.
To arrange a visit, call 0118 336 1366 or request a quote.
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