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Squirrel Access Into an Ilkley Loft
Noises in the loft were traced to roofline access and early nesting material.
Property
Detached home with roofline access and loft storage.
How they found us
Referral from a previous rodent-control customer.
Service
Squirrel Removal
The Problem
- Loud movement was heard in the loft during the morning.
- Stored items had been disturbed.
- The customer was concerned about wiring and insulation damage.
What I Found
- Likely access around a roofline weakness.
- Early nesting material in the loft space.
- No evidence of a wider rodent issue inside the living space.
What I Did
- Inspected the loft, roofline and likely access route.
- Advised on the correct timing for exclusion and proofing.
- Explained the risk of sealing too early without confirming activity.
- Gave practical prevention advice for the roofline.
Timeline
Day 1
Loft inspection and access-route assessment.
Day 7
Activity pattern reviewed before proofing recommendations.
Follow-up
Customer had a clear route to exclusion and prevention.
Outcome
- The customer knew what was entering the loft and why.
- The response avoided sealing activity inside the property.
- Proofing advice was tied to the actual access route.
Evidence Recorded
- Roofline weakness.
- Nesting material.
- Loft disturbance pattern.
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