How a Squirrel's Route Into a Haringey Roof Gets Established
Trees close to rooflines around Alexandra Park
The mature trees around Alexandra Park stand close enough to nearby streets that a squirrel can cross from branch to roofline without ever touching the ground. From there, a soft fascia board or a slipped tile is usually the only thing standing between the roof and the loft.
Garden trees near Highgate Wood and the village
Around Highgate Wood and the older streets of Highgate village, garden trees offer the same kind of access, and once a squirrel's found a working route onto a particular roof it tends to stick with it — most noticeably early morning and at 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
Checking the Route Once Squirrels Are Out
Trapping deals with whatever's already inside; it's worth having the fascia or soffit they used checked properly once they're gone.
