How Squirrels Reach Newham Lofts
West Ham Park's mature trees
Branches close to rooflines around West Ham Park let grey squirrels move from tree to house without touching the ground. Once on the roof, they test fascia and soffit boards for weak spots, and a gap that looks minor from below is usually enough for a squirrel to force open further.
Terraced rooflines near Stratford's green spaces
On the older terraces closer to Stratford's parkland, roofline damage — a slipped tile, a soffit that's pulled away slightly — gives squirrels access into the loft, where insulation and cabling both become targets once they're settled in.
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 Newham Lofts
Once a squirrel is out, closing the entry point properly matters, or the same loft tends to attract another one soon after.
