Squirrel Control in Sheffield
Hearing scratching and scrabbling in the loft during the day? Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional grey squirrel control across Sheffield — a humane trapping programme followed by loft and roofline proofing, so the squirrels are removed and kept out.
Apex is a family-run Sheffield business led by founder Tony Johnson. Grey squirrels gnaw timber, pipes and electrical cables in a loft — a real fire risk — so the local team deals with them properly and lawfully, then seals the way they got in.
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Apex Pest Control Ltd clears grey squirrels from a Sheffield loft with a trapping programme at £80 +VAT per visit, typically three to four visits, with no call-out fee. Grey squirrels are an invasive species and, by law, a trapped grey squirrel cannot be released — so Apex humanely dispatches them on site, then proofs the loft and roofline (quoted after a survey) to stop more getting in. Apex attends 7 days a week.
What Apex Squirrel Control in Sheffield Includes
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides a complete grey squirrel service for Sheffield homes and properties.
Every job starts with a loft and roofline survey to confirm grey squirrels and find every access point — gaps at the fascia, soffit, eaves and where cables enter.
A trapping programme uses suitably-sited traps, checked and reset across several visits until the loft is clear, with humane dispatch of trapped grey squirrels on site, as the law requires for this invasive species — they cannot lawfully be released.
Once clear, loft and roofline proofing (quoted after the survey) seals the access points so squirrels can't return.
For the full biology, see the Apex guide to squirrels.
Every Squirrel Control Job Includes
- A loft and roofline survey to confirm grey squirrels and find every access point
- A trapping programme using suitably-sited traps, checked and reset across several visits
- Humane dispatch of trapped grey squirrels on site, as the law requires — they cannot lawfully be released
- Loft and roofline proofing (quoted after the survey) to seal the access points
- £80 +VAT per visit, typically three to four visits
- No call-out fee, ever
How We Treat It
How Apex Clears Squirrels in Sheffield
Apex follows a clear four-step process on every Sheffield squirrel job, so you always know what happens next.
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Survey the loft & roofline
The technician confirms it's grey squirrels (not rats or birds) and finds where they're getting in — fascia and soffit gaps, eaves, and cable runs.
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Set the trapping programme
Suitably-sited traps are placed along the runs and checked and reset over several visits until the activity stops.
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Dispatch lawfully
Trapped grey squirrels are humanely dispatched on site — as an invasive species they cannot legally be released — handled correctly under the relevant wildlife law.
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Proof the access points
Once clear, Apex proofs the fascia, soffit and entry gaps (quoted after survey) so squirrels can't get back in.
All work is by a BPCA-certified technician under COSHH 2002, carried out safely and within wildlife law.
Why Sheffield Homeowners Choose Apex Pest Control
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, family-run pest control company with its head office in Sheffield, a BPCA-certified member, trusted across South and West Yorkshire. The company was founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years of experience across pest control, forestry and wildlife, and authors the Apex pest reference library. You deal directly with Tony and the local Sheffield team — including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson — not a national call centre.
"I founded Apex in Sheffield and I still write the advice on this site. When you call, you get our local team — we survey the loft, run a humane trapping programme to the law, and proof the roofline so the squirrels stay out."
- Founded by Tony Johnson — 40 years across pest control, forestry & wildlife
- Local Sheffield team, including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson
- Humane trapping to the law plus loft and roofline proofing
- COSHH 2002 trained — safe chemical handling
- BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified
Founded on Experience
Founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years across pest control, forestry and wildlife, and authors the Apex pest reference library.
Open 7 Days
Apex books squirrel surveys 7 days a week, so scrabbling in the loft is dealt with by the local Sheffield team — not a call centre.
Trapped & Proofed
Apex runs a humane trapping programme to the law, then proofs the fascia, soffit and entry gaps so squirrels can't get back into the loft.
Member & Insured
BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, carrying £5M public liability insurance.
Apex is a BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, and carries £5M public liability insurance. Call the local Sheffield team to book a loft survey · 0114 349 1098.
Do We Cover Your Area in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional grey squirrel control across Sheffield and the surrounding areas — covering all S postcodes from the city centre out to Hillsborough, Stocksbridge and Chapeltown. Click any area below to centre it on the map.
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Squirrel Control Across Sheffield
Explore our local area pages — detailed coverage for every key Sheffield district.
Squirrel Control Done Safely and Lawfully
Every Apex squirrel job — the survey, the trapping programme and the proofing — is carried out to UK wildlife law by qualified, licence-aware technicians.
Wildlife & invasive-species lawThe grey squirrel is an invasive non-native species; a trapped grey squirrel cannot lawfully be released, so it is humanely dispatched on site as the law requires.
BPCA-certified, RSPH Level 2Every visit by a qualified, insured technician.
Humane, correct handlingTraps are sited and checked responsibly, and dispatch is carried out humanely and lawfully.
COSHH 2002Any products used are handled under a hazardous-substances risk assessment.
UK Biocidal Products RegulationOnly approved products are used where needed, by a trained technician, with £5M public liability insurance on every job.
The Damage Grey Squirrels Do — Real Apex Jobs
Grey squirrels chew through the roofline to nest in the loft. These are real access points and damage found on Apex jobs across Sheffield and Yorkshire.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Squirrel Control Cost in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd runs a grey squirrel trapping programme at £80 +VAT per visit, with typically three to four visits to clear a loft, and no call-out fee. Loft and roofline proofing is quoted after the survey, because every roof is different.
Per visit
£80
+ VAT per visit · no call-out fee, ever
- A trapping programme at £80 +VAT per visit, typically three to four visits
- Loft and roofline proofing quoted after the survey, because every roof is different
- The price for each visit is agreed upfront — what you're quoted is what you're invoiced
- You deal with the local Sheffield team, not a call centre
Each visit is quoted upfront — what you're quoted is what you're invoiced, with proofing quoted separately after the survey. View our full price list.
What Apex Customers Say
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Identification
Signs of Squirrels in Your Sheffield Loft
Spotting the signs early is the first step to clearing grey squirrels and proofing the roofline — here is what to look for.
Daytime scrabbling
Heavy scratching and rolling sounds in the loft or wall cavity, loudest at dawn and dusk (squirrels are active by day, unlike rats).
Chewed timber and cables
Gnawed joists, fascia, soffit and stripped electrical cabling — a serious fire risk.
Damaged insulation
Loft insulation torn up and compacted into a nest (drey).
Entry points high up
Gaps at the fascia, soffit, eaves or where cables enter near the roofline.
Droppings in the loft
Scattered droppings, larger than a mouse's, around the nest and runs.
Spotted any of these? Call 0114 349 1098 — Apex will survey the loft, confirm grey squirrels and quote before any work begins.
Why Sheffield Lofts Get Squirrels — and Where From
Apex Pest Control Ltd deals with grey squirrels right across Sheffield, a famously green city where mature trees back onto so many homes. Squirrels travel along branches, fences and rooflines and exploit any gap at the fascia or soffit to get into a warm loft — often to build a drey and have young in late winter and summer.
Sheffield's leafy suburbs and older housing stock, with timber rooflines and overhanging trees, give them easy access. Because they gnaw constantly — including electrical cables — a squirrel in the loft is a damage and fire risk, not just a noise, which is why Apex traps and then proofs the roofline properly.
Sheffield at a Glance
Pest Intelligence
The Grey Squirrel — What You're Dealing With
The squirrel in Sheffield lofts is the grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), introduced to the UK from North America and now an invasive non-native species. Adults are around 25–30cm in the body with a bushy tail of similar length, and they're active by day.
Squirrel Control in Sheffield — Your Questions Answered
Answers to the questions Sheffield residents ask most often about squirrel control. Each answer is self-contained and mirrored in the page schema.
How much does squirrel control cost in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd runs a trapping programme at £80 +VAT per visit, usually three to four visits to clear a loft, with no call-out fee. Loft proofing is quoted separately after the survey. The price per visit is agreed upfront.
Why can't the squirrel just be caught and released?
The grey squirrel is an invasive non-native species, and the law makes it an offence to release a trapped one back into the wild. Apex therefore dispatches trapped grey squirrels humanely on site, handled correctly and lawfully.
Why does it take several visits?
A trapping programme needs the traps checked and reset over time to clear all the squirrels using the loft. Apex returns across several visits until the activity has stopped, then proofs the access points.
Do you seal up where they got in?
Yes. Once the loft is clear, Apex proofs the fascia, soffit, eaves and cable gaps so squirrels can't return — this proofing is quoted after the survey because every roofline is different.
Are squirrels in the loft really a problem?
Yes. Grey squirrels gnaw timber, pipes and electrical cables, which is a genuine fire risk, and they tear up insulation to nest. Clearing and proofing the loft protects the property.
How do I know it's squirrels and not rats?
Squirrels are active by day, so the scratching is usually loudest in daylight and sounds heavier than rats or mice. Apex confirms the species on the survey before any work begins.
Do you cover my Sheffield postcode?
Apex covers the whole Sheffield area and the S postcodes, including Hillsborough, Crookes, Walkley, Ecclesall, Broomhill, Nether Edge, Heeley, Handsworth, Chapeltown and Stocksbridge. Call 0114 349 1098 to confirm.
Still have questions about squirrel control in Sheffield? Call 0114 349 1098 — the local team can confirm the species and book your loft survey 7 days a week.
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Get Rid of Squirrels in Sheffield — Call Apex Today
Grey squirrels scrabbling and gnawing in your Sheffield loft? Apex Pest Control Ltd will survey the roofline, run a humane trapping programme to the law, and proof the access points so they can't return — with no call-out fee. Speak to the BPCA-certified Sheffield team and book your loft survey at a time that suits you.
- 0114 349 1098 — Sheffield local line
- info@apex-pest-control.co.uk
- Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–1pm
- Serving Sheffield & South Yorkshire
- Head office: 54 Baxter Drive, Birley Carr, Sheffield, S6 1GH