Squirrels love attics for the same reason you do.
Dry, warm, and hard to reach. We remove them humanely with one-way doors, seal the gap, and leave without a single cage in sight.
Precisely what we do, step by step.
Eastern grey squirrels are the most common attic invader in Metro Vancouver after raccoons. They typically enter through roof returns, gable vents, soffit gaps, and gaps at the edge of fascia boards. Unlike raccoons, squirrels are active primarily during the day and their sounds are often lighter and faster — scampering rather than thumping.
Treatment is essentially identical to our raccoon process: identify entry, install one-way doors, wait for occupants to leave, seal permanently. Squirrels are generally faster to exit than raccoon families and most exclusions complete in 2-4 days.
We use galvanized hardware cloth (not plastic, not cheap mesh) and weather-rated sealants for permanent results. Single-point warranty covers the specific entry for 12 months.
Repeatable. Documented. Guaranteed.
Inspect & identify
Confirm species and locate all active + potential entry points.
One-way doors
Installed at active entry. Squirrels leave as normal, can't get back in.
Monitor
24-48 hour confirmation period.
Seal
Hardware cloth + sealant on every entry. Full-home exclusion upgrade available.
Signs it’s time to call.
- Fast scampering or running sounds in the ceiling or walls, primarily during daylight hours.
- Chattering or scratching that seems to move around.
- Shingle damage, chewed fascia boards, or gnawed holes in soffit edges.
- Acorns, seeds, or small food caches found in attic spaces.
- Squirrels seen accessing the roof line or entering the home.
Everything else you might be wondering.
Is this the same as a rat problem?
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What about squirrels in walls vs attic?
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