How Squirrels Get Into Sutton Lofts
Tree cover near Nonsuch Park
Properties near Nonsuch Park and the mature trees along its edges give squirrels an easy branch-to-roof route, and the fascia and soffit boards on 1930s semis are usually the weak point rather than anything at ground level. A damaged fascia board tends to get used repeatedly once a squirrel has found it.
Garages and roof access near Carshalton Park
Around Carshalton Park, garages built close to the main house sometimes give squirrels an intermediate step up towards the roofline, especially where a garage roof meets the house at a lower point than the main eaves. Chewed insulation or cabling in the loft is usually the first sign noticed.
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
Stopping Squirrels Getting Back Into a Sutton Loft
Once squirrels are out, the entry point needs closing properly or it tends to get used again the following season.
