How Squirrels Get Into Greenwich Lofts
Mature trees on Blackheath
Houses around the open heath at Blackheath have mature trees standing close enough to nearby roofs that a squirrel barely needs to jump. Once they've found a gap at a fascia or soffit they'll keep using it, typically first thing in the morning or at dusk when loft activity is most noticeable.
Garden trees around Eltham Park
Streets bordering Eltham Park see the same pattern on quieter residential roads, with garden trees close to the house giving squirrels their route in. Chewed timber or insulation in the loft is often the first sign found, sometimes only once a squirrel has already been coming and going for some time.
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 a Greenwich Loft After Squirrels
Once squirrels have been trapped, the entry point needs repairing properly or the same route gets used again.
