How Squirrels Get Onto Hackney's Roofs
Trees around Hackney Downs and Clissold Park
The mature trees around Hackney Downs and Clissold Park sit close enough to the surrounding terraces that a squirrel can move from branch to roofline without touching the ground. Once on a roof, a soft spot in the fascia or a gap where a tile has slipped is usually enough for them to force a way into the loft space beneath.
Gardens and the park near London Fields
Around London Fields, garden trees and the park itself give squirrels the same kind of access to terraced roofs nearby, and once a route is established they tend to use it repeatedly, often at first light or dusk when there's less activity below.
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
Keeping Squirrels Out of a Hackney Loft
Trapping deals with the squirrel that's already in; the entry point itself is worth checking and repairing once they're out.
