Heard something running across the ceiling in the afternoon? In Pudsey that is often a grey squirrel that has found a gap in an old stone roof or a newer estate house.
Pudsey sits between Leeds and Bradford and its housing is a patchwork. The old mill-town stone terraces have roof edges, pointing and tile bedding that loosen over decades, which gives a squirrel something to prise at. Inter-war and post-war estate houses tend to have simpler, more open roof spaces with plenty of insulation to shred. Either way the first job is working out where the animal is getting in, because removing it without closing that gap just invites the next one.
Inside the loft the damage is usually practical rather than dramatic: insulation pulled into a nest, chewed cable sheathing and gnawed timber near the entry hole. Wiring deserves attention, since exposed conductors are a fire risk and an electrician may need to check anything that has been chewed. We remove the animals by lawful, humane methods, clear the nesting debris and then proof the roof edge so the repair lasts.
Proofing is part of a proper job. Once the animals are out we close gaps with materials squirrels cannot chew through, though bigger repairs such as replacing tiles or fascia boards may need a roofer. Free surveys for homes and businesses are available, so you can see what is needed first.
Not always. Daytime bounding and scampering points to squirrels, while quiet scratching at night is more likely rats or mice. Birds nesting under eaves also make fluttering sounds. A short inspection of the loft and roof edge settles it, and we will tell you plainly if it is something else.
Squirrel Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Pudsey
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 →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
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 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.
