How Squirrels Reach the Borough's Rooftops
Riverside trees near Bishops Park
The mature trees along the river and around Bishops Park put squirrels within easy reach of the terraced roofs nearby, and once on a roof a soft or damaged fascia board is usually all it takes for them to get into the loft space beneath.
Garden trees around Barons Court
In Barons Court, garden trees between the mansion blocks and terraced streets offer the same kind of access, and once a squirrel has established a route it tends to keep using it, particularly at dawn and dusk.
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 the Loft
Trapping deals with the squirrel already inside; the damaged fascia or soffit is worth checking once they're out.
