In Wakefield the roofs range from Victorian terraces to old industrial buildings and modern estates. We tell you how squirrels are getting in and close it off.
A cathedral city with a coalfield and woollen past, Wakefield has housing and buildings from every period. Victorian terraces sit close to former industrial buildings, with later estates beyond. Roof forms vary, and so do the approaches: in one street a squirrel might use a tree, in another a wall or a downpipe. We spend our first few minutes outside because that is where the answer usually starts.
Former industrial buildings now serving as workshops, storage or flats can be tricky because the roof may be high, shared or fragile. Anyone responsible for the building can ask us for a survey and a written proposal. For homes, the plan is shorter: survey, humane and lawful removal, nest clearing and proofing. Commercial service contracts are available for sites needing a regular check.
If you own or rent privately, contact us or another contractor directly. If you live in council property, report it to the council first, as they may arrange work themselves. Check your tenancy terms if you are unsure who is responsible.
We watch the building from the ground for climbing routes, then check eaves, ridge, verges, vents and chimney bases from a ladder or platform. Inside, scuff marks, droppings and daylight at gaps back this up. The route found decides where proofing goes.
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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.
