How Squirrels Get Into Tower Hamlets Roofs
Tree cover near Victoria Park
Properties close to Victoria Park give squirrels a continuous route from the mature trees onto nearby rooflines without touching the ground, making fascia and soffit boards on the surrounding terraces the usual weak point. A damaged fascia board tends to get used again once a squirrel has found it.
Canal-side roofs along the towpath in Bow
Trees and scrubland along the Regent's Canal towpath through Bow give squirrels cover right up to the back of properties backing onto the water, and older roof timber on these terraces is often already softened by damp. Chewed insulation or cabling in the loft is usually the first thing 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 Tower Hamlets Loft
Once squirrels are out, the entry point they used needs closing properly or it tends to get used again the following season.
