Ossett's stone terraces and textile-era buildings are well suited to a nesting squirrel. We inspect the roof, remove animals humanely and close up the entry.
To the west of Wakefield, Ossett is a market town with stone terraces, a textile history and later housing. Many of the older houses were built tightly, in rows, with shared roof lines and ageing eaves. Squirrels do not need much: a lifted slate or a pulled-out vent is enough. When people tell us they heard scampering and then silence, it is often because the animal has gone out for the day and will return.
A visit starts with looking at roof edges and the walls beneath them, then going indoors for the loft. We are looking for the nest, for droppings and for any damage to cables. If young are present the timing of removal changes. The work is lawful and humane, followed by clearing the debris and sealing the access. Fully insured and trained technicians carry out each stage, and a free survey is available.
Squirrels leave to feed and return later, so a loft can be quiet for hours. If you hear regular movement at similar times, especially morning and late afternoon, that pattern points to an animal living there rather than a one-off visit.
Do not disturb them. Removing only the adult can leave the young to die, and handling them is not advisable. Call us and we will plan around the situation using lawful, humane methods, which may mean waiting for the right moment.
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A straightforward squirrel call runs from survey to proofing, with the roof checked at each stage.
Read the walk-through →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
Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 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.
