How Squirrels Reach Roofs Across the Borough
Richmond Park's mature trees
Branches close to rooflines around the edge of Richmond Park let grey squirrels cross straight onto a house without touching the ground, then test fascia and soffit boards for a weak point once they're up there.
Riverside trees along the Thames at Twickenham and Kew
The mature trees lining the riverbank near Twickenham and Kew give squirrels the same access further along the borough, with damaged roofline timber the usual way into a loft once they've made the crossing.
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 Borough Lofts
Once a squirrel is out, the entry point needs closing off properly or the same loft tends to draw another one back.
