Squirrel Control Kenton – How Much Does It Cost?

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What £280 Covers

• Full inspection of the loft and external elevations
• Identification — squirrel, rat or mouse, which matters a great deal
• Trap placement in the roof space and, where appropriate, externally
• Repeat visits to check and reset traps
• Humane dispatch in accordance with the law
• Removal of the animal
• A written account of the entry points found
• Proofing advice — what needs closing, and when it is safe to close it

What It Does Not Cover

• Roofing or building work. Squirrel entry is at roof level — a lifted tile, a rotten fascia, a soffit gap. We identify it; a roofer closes it
• Insulation replacement where it has been damaged or fouled
• Electrical repairs if cabling has been gnawed
• Tree work to cut back branches giving roof access

We say this on every squirrel page because it is the most common misunderstanding. A trapping programme removes the animal. It does not repair the roof, and without the repair another squirrel finds the same hole.

Why It Is Not a One-Visit Job

• Poison is not the route. Squirrel control is trapping-based
• Traps must be monitored. Leaving a trap unchecked is neither lawful nor acceptable
• There may be more than one animal — a female with young is common in spring
• Squirrels are cautious around new objects and may take days to approach a trap
• The loft must be confirmed clear before proofing, or you seal an animal inside

The Legal Position

Grey squirrels are a non-native invasive species in the UK. Two consequences that matter to you:

• It is illegal to release a trapped grey squirrel back into the wild. Anyone offering to catch and relocate is either misinformed or breaking the law
• Trapped animals must be humanely dispatched, in accordance with the relevant legislation
• Red squirrels are protected — not present here, but the distinction is why the law reads as it does

We understand this is not what everyone wants to hear, particularly in a household with children who have been watching the squirrel in the garden. It is the legal position, and telling you otherwise would be dishonest.

If There Are Children in the House

• It is a fair conversation to have before we come. Some families would rather the children were out for the visits
• Traps are placed in the loft, out of sight and out of reach
• We do not use poison for squirrels, so there is nothing accessible left in the house
• Do not let children into the loft during the programme
• A cornered squirrel bites hard — this is not an animal to approach
• Tell us if you would rather we were discreet about the visits

Why Squirrels Are Worth Dealing With Quickly

• Cable gnawing — the serious one. Squirrels gnaw constantly and lofts are full of cabling
• Water damage from gnawed pipes or displaced tiles
• Insulation destruction for nesting material
• Noise — heavy, daytime, and hard to live under
• Structural gnawing to timber and stored possessions

The Garden Question

Worth mentioning in a suburban house, because it comes up.

• Squirrels in the garden are not the problem — squirrels in the roof are
• A bird feeder is the main thing drawing them close to the house
• Overhanging branches give direct roof access and are worth cutting back
• Feeding them encourages them to stay in the immediate area
• We treat the property, not the garden population

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Related Questions

Is £280 per squirrel?

No. It is the programme for the property.

What if nothing is caught?

If the inspection shows it is rats or mice rather than squirrels, we tell you and price it as that job instead.

How long does it take?

Typically one to three weeks from first visit to confirmed clear.