Where Spiders Build Up in Kensington and Chelsea
Cellars beneath Notting Hill's mews and terraces
The cellars and basement storage rooms under Notting Hill's mews houses and terraces stay cool and undisturbed for long stretches, which suits spiders well — plenty of insects drawn to any light or gap, and no reason for anyone to clear a web for weeks at a time. A single spider seen in autumn is normal; the same room filling up with webs each year is different.
Loft rooms in Kensington's tall period houses
The tallest of Kensington's period houses have loft rooms and eaves storage that see even less traffic than a cellar, and spiders that follow insect activity up through the building can settle there just as readily. Clutter and stored boxes give them shelter, and a loft room can go unchecked for a long time before anyone notices the numbers building up.
Signs to Look For
- Cobwebs building up in corners, cellars or rarely used rooms
- Spiders seen more often in autumn as they move indoors to breed
- Egg sacs tucked into skirting boards, window frames or storage boxes
- More activity in cold, undisturbed spaces — sheds, garages, cellars
Reducing Spider Numbers in a Kensington and Chelsea Home
Clearing webs and egg sacs regularly and reducing clutter in storage areas both help keep numbers down between visits.
