Squirrels
Is there loud, heavy thumping coming from your loft?
Grey squirrels can cause significant damage once they find their way into a roof space.
Valkor provides:
- Professional trapping and removal to deal with active squirrels
- Roofline proofing to secure obvious entry points
- Long term protection options to help reduce the risk of squirrels returning
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What Happens When Squirrels Get Into Your Loft?
Grey squirrels are larger than rats and can cause considerable damage once they gain access to a roof space.
They may enlarge existing gaps around the roofline, disturb loft insulation and build nests from leaves, twigs and other materials.
One of the biggest concerns is their ability to chew through electrical cables, creating damage that should not be ignored. Signs include:
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Loud Daytime Activity
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Roofline Damage
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Damaged Insulation
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Electrical Cable Damage
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Large, Messy Nests
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Repeat Entry
From Removal To Roofline Protection
Finding The Entry Point
Before dealing with the active squirrels, Valkor assesses the affected loft and roofline to understand where the activity is occurring.
The inspection may identify:
- Active areas within the loft
- Damaged fascia boards
- Gaps around the roofline
- Missing or displaced roof tiles
- Nesting material
- Damaged insulation
- Obvious access points
Understanding how the squirrels are getting inside is an important part of deciding what level of treatment and protection the property requires.
Professional Trapping & Removal
Valkor uses a structured three visit programme to legally trap and remove active grey squirrels from the loft.
The treatment focuses on resolving the current activity before additional protection measures are considered.
For customers who only require active squirrel removal, the Reactive Clear package provides the core trapping service without roofline proofing.
Securing The Roofline
Removing the squirrels solves the immediate problem, but an accessible entry point can allow further squirrels to enter.
Valkor’s enhanced packages include up to one hour of proofing using heavy duty wire mesh to secure obvious entry points.
For properties requiring greater protection, the premium package also includes odour neutralisers and a diagnostic report on the condition of the roof.
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