Scratching above the ceiling at dawn can sound like a minor nuisance. If squirrels have found a way into a loft, roof void or commercial building, the problem can quickly become more than noise. Grey squirrels are agile, persistent and well suited to East Sussex properties with tree cover, older rooflines and easy access to gutters, soffits and chimneys. Once inside, they may build nests, damage insulation, chew timber and gnaw cables. They can also create repeat problems if

A squirrel in the garden can look harmless. A squirrel in the loft is a different matter. Once grey squirrels find a way into a roof space, they can chew, nest, contaminate and cause damage that is easy to miss until the problem has grown. For homeowners across East Sussex, squirrel activity often starts around rooflines, nearby trees, garages and loft spaces. Squirrel damage to your home can range from torn insulation to chewed electrical cables and weakened timber edges. Th

A sudden burst of scratching above the ceiling is easy to dismiss as the house settling, the wind moving tiles, or birds on the roof. But if the noise comes back at the same time each day, or you find disturbed insulation and droppings in the loft, it may point to a squirrel problem. Grey squirrels are agile, persistent and well suited to roof spaces. A small gap near a fascia board, slipped tile, vent or eaves can be enough for them to investigate. Once inside, a warm, dry l