How Squirrels Reach Barking and Dagenham's Lofts
Garden trees near Mayesbrook Park and Eastbrookend
Houses backing onto the open land around Mayesbrook Park and Eastbrookend often have mature trees close enough to the roofline for a squirrel to jump the gap without touching the ground. From there it's a short step to any weak point in the roof covering.
Damaged fascia and soffit on Chadwell Heath's semis
Towards Chadwell Heath, older semi-detached roofs with fascia and soffit boards that have started to rot give squirrels a soft spot to gnaw through. Once inside, insulation and cabling in the loft are the first things to show chew damage.
Signs to Look For
- Scratching, running or gnawing sounds in the loft, especially early morning and dusk
- Chewed timber, insulation or cabling in the loft space
- A visible entry point — damaged fascia, soffit or roof tiles
- Squirrels seen repeatedly entering the roofline from a nearby tree or fence
Closing Off the Roofline
Once trapping is complete, repairing the damaged fascia or soffit is what keeps squirrels from simply coming back the same way.
