How Squirrels Reach Harrow's Rooftops
Trees on Harrow-on-the-Hill
The mature trees around Harrow-on-the-Hill sit close enough to the older houses there that a squirrel can move from branch to roofline without touching the ground. A soft spot in a fascia board or a slipped tile is usually all it takes to get into the loft below.
Larger gardens around Stanmore
Stanmore's larger gardens, close to the Green Belt, give squirrels the same kind of access from mature trees onto nearby roofs, and once a route is established they tend to keep using it, most often 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
Keeping Squirrels Out of the Loft
Trapping deals with the squirrel already inside; the fascia or soffit they used is worth checking once they're out.
