Why Squirrels Keep Coming Back Into the Same Enfield Loft
Trees backing onto Grovelands Park
Houses whose gardens back onto Grovelands Park have branches close enough to some roofs that a squirrel barely has to leave the canopy to reach the tiles. Activity tends to cluster early morning and dusk, which is usually when residents actually hear it rather than when it started.
Streets around Broomfield Park
The quieter roads bordering Broomfield Park see the same access from garden trees planted close to the house. Chewed loft timber or flattened insulation is typically what gets found, and by that point the squirrel has usually been using the same route for a while already.
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
Repairing the Route a Squirrel Used
Blocking the gap only works if the repair is solid — a squirrel that's used a weak point once will test it again given the chance.
