Stone cottages on steep Holme Valley slopes, with moor and open ground close by, give squirrels plenty of cover. We deal with the ones that move into your roof.
Holmfirth is known for a television comedy, but for a pest technician the interest is the buildings: stone cottages tucked into steep hillsides, many with low roofs, thick walls and small lofts. Rear gardens can rise to meet the roof, which hands a squirrel an easy jump. With moorland around the valley, some homes sit well away from neighbours, so a nest may go unnoticed until the damage is noticeable.
We approach a cottage with care. Small lofts and old timbers mean it is easy to disturb things, and we try to inspect without damage. Once the entry point is found, removal is by lawful, humane means and proofing is chosen to suit stone and slate. We also look at pipework, cables and the water tank for gnawing. A free quote follows, and same-day appointments are available where diaries allow.
They make it more delicate, not impossible. Old rafters may be fragile and the space tight, so we work carefully and sometimes inspect from several positions. The aim is to remove the animals and close the entry without harming the structure.
Yes. Grey squirrels are active in daylight, often early in the morning and again later in the day, so scrabbling after sunrise is typical. Noise only at night is more likely rats or mice, and the survey will tell us which it is.
Squirrel Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Holmfirth
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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.
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A straightforward squirrel call runs from survey to proofing, with the roof checked at each stage.
Read the walk-through →Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
I have used Pest control Leeds more than once for my business. Very please with the service and value for money compared to other companies.Sarah Pemberton29 September 2017
Every was good. No problems at allDean Newman29 September 2017
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