How Squirrels Reach Westminster's Rooflines
Garden squares near Mayfair
The mature planting in Mayfair's garden squares gives squirrels a direct bridge onto neighbouring roofs, and a damaged fascia or a gap where an old chimney stack meets the roofline is usually all that's needed for them to get into the loft space itself.
Marylebone's tree-lined streets
Marylebone's tree-lined streets create much the same route, with squirrels using overhanging branches close to the guttering before finding a soft spot in old timber to widen into an entry.
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
Closing Off a Westminster Loft
Repairing the fascia or soffit a squirrel used is worth doing once it's been dealt with.
