Knowing where they are is worth more than knowing what to do about them, because it turns a vague worry about the roof into three or four specific things you can point at.
£280 Fixed-Cost Squirrel Control in Ely
Squirrel control in Ely is £280 fixed cost. Proofing work, where it is needed afterwards, is £180. Call 01502 630 122 and tell us what you have heard or seen.
Roof Access Points in Ely
Working round a typical house, these are the openings that matter.
The soffit and fascia junction
Where the roof overhangs the wall, the boarding underneath meets the boarding at the edge. Age, timber shrinkage or a slightly short board leaves a gap along that line, and it runs the whole length of the house. This is the commonest way in by a wide margin.
The verge
The sloping edge at a gable end. Traditionally bedded in mortar, which cracks and drops out over decades and leaves an opening under the tiles at exactly the point a squirrel arrives from a nearby tree.
The ridge
Mortar-bedded ridge tiles fail the same way. Higher up and harder to see from the ground, but a lifted ridge tile is a wide opening straight into the roof space.
Lead flashing
Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or an extension. Lead that has lifted, split or been poorly dressed leaves a channel underneath, and chimneys in particular give a squirrel somewhere to sit and work at it.
Slipped or broken tiles
A single missing tile is a hole. Slate is worse than concrete here, because a nail failure lets a slate slide and leaves a gap without anything obviously breaking.
Vents, pipes and cable entries
Anything that passes through the roof surface has a seal around it, and a seal is a soft edge. Loft ventilation grilles and old soil-pipe collars are worth a look.
The gap does not need to be large. A grey squirrel can use an opening considerably smaller than it looks capable of, and will enlarge one that is nearly big enough. A hole the size of a fist is more than sufficient.
Signs to Look For
From the ground, with binoculars if you have them, look for:
- A dark line or shadow along the soffit where the boarding meets the fascia
- Missing mortar at the gable edge, or a tile that sits proud of its neighbours
- A ridge tile out of line with the rest
- Lead around the chimney that has lifted at an edge
- Staining or rub marks on the fascia below a gap — repeated use leaves a mark
Squirrel Control for Ely Properties
Ely has a lot of older housing where the roof detailing is traditional: mortar-bedded verges and ridges, timber soffits, slate. Those details are perfectly sound while they are maintained and become openings when they are not.
Newer housing is not exempt. Plastic soffits are fitted in lengths and the joints between them are a known weak point, particularly where a run meets a corner.
After the Squirrel Problem Has Been Controlled
Once the activity has been dealt with, the openings are the whole of the remaining question. Proofing is £180 and it is what stops the same roof being found again next autumn.
Good proofing follows the structure rather than covering it. The aim is to close the specific opening in a way that lasts, not to wrap the roof edge in mesh.
Squirrel Control Ely FAQs
How much is squirrel control in Ely?
Squirrel control is £280 fixed cost. Proofing work afterwards is £180.
What does a squirrel in the loft sound like?
Heavy, fast bursts of movement with gnawing from a fixed point, usually during daylight rather than at night.
Can squirrels cause damage?
Yes, and the entry point itself is part of it. A gap that is nearly big enough gets enlarged, so a small defect at the verge or soffit becomes a larger one.
Should I seal a suspected entry point?
Not before the activity has been dealt with. Sealing a live entry traps an animal inside, and a trapped squirrel does more damage than one that is coming and going.
How do I arrange squirrel control in Ely?
Call 01502 630 122. If you have spotted a likely gap, say where it is — it saves time on the day.
Call Green Pest Control in Ely
For squirrel control in Ely, call 01502 630 122. £280 fixed cost, with proofing at £180 where a roof needs closing afterwards.