Squirrel Trapping Wealdstone – What Does It Cost?

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What £280 Covers

• Full inspection of the roof space 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 normally 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
• Communal roof spaces outside your demise — see below

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

Rodent baiting works because the rodents come to the bait. Squirrels are different.

• Poison is not the route. Squirrel control is trapping-based
• Traps must be monitored. Leaving a trap unchecked is not lawful or 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 roof 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 is written as it is

We understand this is not what everyone wants to hear. It is the legal position, and telling you otherwise would be dishonest.

In a Flat or a Converted Property

Squirrel jobs in this kind of housing raise a question that a house does not.

• Whose roof space is it? In a converted house or a purpose-built block the roof void is frequently communal, not part of your flat
• If it is communal, the freeholder or managing agent is normally responsible for both the trapping and the roof repair
• If you are a top-floor leaseholder, check your lease before paying for it yourself
• Noise heard through your ceiling does not mean the access is via your flat
• Neighbours in the same building are often hearing it too — worth asking

Raising it with the agent first can save you £280 and a roofing bill.

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Why Squirrels Are Worth Dealing With Quickly

• Cable gnawing — the serious one. Squirrels gnaw constantly and roof spaces 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

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.

Do you work in communal roof spaces?

Yes, with the freeholder's or managing agent's instruction.