How Squirrels Reach Camden's Lofts
Garden trees around Hampstead Heath
Houses backing onto Hampstead Heath often have mature trees close enough to the roofline for a squirrel to cross without touching the ground. From there, any gap in the roof covering, particularly around older loft hatches, is worth investigating.
Mature gardens in Highgate and Primrose Hill
Highgate's gardens backing onto woodland, and the mature planting around Primrose Hill, give squirrels a similar route onto nearby rooflines. Damaged fascia and soffit boards on Georgian and Victorian houses are the usual entry point once they're on the tiles.
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 coming back the same way.
