Holiday lets can stand empty for weeks, which gives a squirrel time to settle. In Filey we survey the roof, remove animals humanely and fix the access.
Filey is a seaside town on the North Yorkshire coast with a long beach, the Brigg headland and many holiday lets and caravans, alongside older seafront property and later housing. Empty periods are the issue. If a let or second home is shut up for weeks, nobody hears scratching, and a squirrel can build a nest and do real damage before anyone notices. Regular checks are worthwhile.
For owners and managers, we survey the building, find the entry and look inside the roof space for nesting, droppings and wiring damage. Seafront buildings face wind and salt, which wear at flashings and fascias, creating gaps. Caravans and timber cabins can be harder, since thin cladding is easy to gnaw, and we advise on what is practical. Removal is lawful and humane, and commercial service contracts are available for sites with several units.
Look for droppings, torn insulation and gnawing around the loft hatch, and check the outside for gaps at the eaves. Ask a keyholder to listen at different times of day. If you find anything, avoid blocking holes and call us to survey.
We can inspect and advise, and remove animals using lawful, humane methods. Proofing thin or lightweight structures can be harder, and some repairs may need the manufacturer or a builder. We explain what is possible before agreeing work.
Squirrel Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Filey
Grey squirrels are easy to recognise outdoors but harder to pin down when you only hear them overhead. This guide covers the clues that tell you it is a squirrel.
Read the advice →Removing squirrels is more than catching them. Entry points must be found and sealed, and the law covers what can be done. Here is the usual order of work.
Read the advice →Squirrel work is priced by the job, not by a standard fee. These are the things that make a quote larger or smaller, and why a survey comes first.
Read the advice →Squirrels in a roof are more than a noise problem. They chew cables and timber, foul insulation and can cause lasting damage. Here is what to look for.
Read the advice →Squirrels get in through small weak points and come back if they are left open. These steps reduce the chance of them settling in your roof.
Read the advice →Squirrel problems are easy to get wrong at home. This guide explains where DIY has a place, where it does not and how to pick a contractor.
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A straightforward squirrel call runs from survey to proofing, with the roof checked at each stage.
Read the walk-through →Great service, fast and efficientLesley11 September 2018
Fantastic service. Great communication and immediate response.Alison14 September 2020
Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
