How Squirrels Reach Merton Lofts
Wimbledon Common and Cannizaro Park's mature trees
Branches overhanging or close to a roofline near the Common or Cannizaro Park give grey squirrels a direct route onto a house without ever touching the ground. Once on the roof, they'll test fascia boards and soffits for a weak spot, and a gap that looks minor from the ground is often wide enough for a squirrel to widen further.
Roofline damage on Raynes Park's older semis
On the older semis around Raynes Park, a loft entry point is usually damaged fascia or a soffit that's come away from the roofline slightly, giving squirrels a way in that's easy to miss during a quick look from the garden.
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 Merton Lofts
Once squirrels are out, the entry point needs closing off properly or the same loft tends to attract another one — we'll talk this through before booking.
