Humane · Lawful · Lofts, gardens & woodland

Grey Squirrel Control

Squirrels in the loft chew wiring and shred insulation — and once trapped, grey squirrels may not legally be released. Humane, compliant control with proofing advice that keeps them out.

Control from £99
Assessment from £69, credited
Reports written, every visit
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Residential & commercial
No-poison methods

Signs of squirrels

Noises in the loft
Scampering and scratching overhead, typically at dawn and dusk — heavier and faster than mice.
Chewed wiring & timbers
Squirrels gnaw constantly: cables, joists, pipework and stored boxes. A genuine fire risk.
Shredded insulation
Loft insulation pulled into nesting drays; entry holes at the eaves, fascias and soffits.
Garden & tree damage
Stripped bark on young trees, raided feeders, dug-up bulbs and lawns.

Hearing it but not seeing it? Describe it on WhatsApp — time of day and location usually identify the animal.

The release trap

Grey squirrels are listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK. Once one is in a trap, releasing it back into the wild is an offence under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 — including "taking it to the park".

That's the catch with DIY trapping: the moment it works, you're holding a legal obligation. Professional control resolves it humanely and lawfully, and the proofing advice stops the next one getting in.

How a squirrel job runs

1
Describe the activity

Where you hear or see them, and when. A photo of damage or droppings helps.

2
Site assessment

Entry points, dray sites and the right method identified. From £69, credited against treatment.

3
Humane, lawful control

Trapping and targeted control carried out in line with the law on invasive species. Discreet and safe around pets.

4
Proofing advice

A written report plus practical proofing advice — entry points, overhanging branches, feeder discipline.

Squirrel control FAQ

Grey squirrels are an invasive non-native species. Under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019 it is an offence to release one back into the wild once trapped — which is why a DIY trap usually creates a legal problem instead of solving one.
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Yes. Methods are chosen to be quick and humane, in line with the law and best practice, and safe around children and pets. The site assessment determines what’s appropriate for your property.
Loft jobs typically run as an assessment plus follow-up visits over one to two weeks — activity drops fast once the animals present are removed and entry points are identified.
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Not through the same holes, if the proofing advice is followed. The report maps entry points; sealing them after control is what makes the fix permanent.
Squirrel control is from £99, with the assessment from £69 credited against treatment. The price is agreed before work begins.
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Guides & FAQs on squirrels

Is this kind of pest control legal? Is it safe around pets and livestock? What does pest control cost in London? How quickly can you come out? What happens to the carcasses? Can I send you a photo of the problem?

More in the reference hub and the full FAQ.

Every property and pest problem is different. Before work begins, the site, target species, surroundings and applicable legal requirements are assessed. Work is undertaken only where an appropriate, safe and lawful control method is available.

Squirrels in the loft?

Tell me what you're hearing and where — you'll get a straight answer the same day.

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