Steep streets mean roofs at odd heights and angles, which squirrels use like stairs. In Huddersfield we survey from every side and close the way in.
Huddersfield's many stone terraces climb steep hillsides, so a roof at the back of one street may sit level with the pavement of the next. That matters for squirrels, because walls, garden levels and neighbouring roofs form a staircase to the eaves. Near the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and the station, older buildings have complicated roof shapes with plenty of junctions. We look at the approach and the roof together to find where animals are crossing.
Student houses and let property raise a practical point: several people may share a house, and no one may feel responsible for a noise in the roof. A report from us in plain language can help a tenant and landlord agree who acts. For owner-occupiers the steps are the same. We remove animals using lawful, humane methods, clear the nest and proof the roof. Cost depends on the property and the visits required.
Either of you can arrange a survey, but the landlord or agent usually decides on proofing work. Tell them what you have heard and ask for permission to arrange a visit. We can write up what we find so everyone knows what is needed.
Usually. Sloping ground makes ladder or platform setting more complicated, so we plan access at the survey and sometimes inspect from inside first. If a roof cannot be reached safely, we will say so rather than take risks, and discuss alternatives.
Squirrel Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Huddersfield
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A straightforward squirrel call runs from survey to proofing, with the roof checked at each stage.
Read the walk-through →Returned our call promptly, agreed appt at short notice and did a great job on the bee/wasp nest in our bay window. We recommend him.Anne Blackledge18 June 2018
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
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.
