Old and listed buildings need squirrel work done with care. In York we survey the roof properly, remove the animals humanely and proof without harming the building.
York is a walled city on the Ouse and Foss with the Minster at its heart, and many of its buildings are old or listed. Narrow streets leave little room for access equipment, and roofs can be a patchwork of repairs from different centuries. Riverside property brings trees and quiet routes. We start with an honest look at what can be reached and how, because the method must fit the building.
Where a property is listed, any change to its roof may need consent, so check before proofing is fitted, and we can suggest discreet options for you to take to the right body. Terraces are simpler. In all cases the animals are removed in a lawful, humane way, the nest is cleared and openings are sealed with chew-resistant material. Cost depends on access, extent and visits, so we quote after a free survey.
We can survey and recommend proofing, but changes to a listed building may need consent, so check with the local authority before work starts. Discreet methods such as concealed mesh are often possible. We explain options so you can decide what to apply for.
We plan for it. Sometimes the survey starts from inside the loft or from a neighbour's side, with permission, and sometimes a platform or specialist access is needed. If we cannot work safely we say so, and talk through alternatives with you.
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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.
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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 →Sean did a great job sorting out my mice problem in leeds. good service from start to finish.Olivia Todd-jones29 September 2017
Thanks Sean our Wasps have all gone. Good all round service.Mrs Luton29 September 2017
Thanks for coming along so quickly to sort out our Bed Bug problem at our premises in Castleford.Judith Smith29 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.
