£280 Fixed Cost
Squirrel Trapping prices explained
Every price we charge, what it covers, what changes it and what happens on the day.
Read the price guide →Squirrel Trapping • Saint Ives
Squirrel Control in Saint Ives
The law does not have a category called “squirrel”. It has two species that are treated in almost opposite ways, which is why identification comes before anything else.
Signs You May Need Squirrel Trapping in Saint Ives
- Heavy, confident movement overhead, loudest during daylight hours
- Gnawing at the roofline — soffits, fascia boards, vents or barge boards
- Insulation torn up, compacted or dragged into a heap
- Damaged or stripped electrical cable in the roof space
- Droppings and staining in the loft, or a contaminated water tank
- Squirrels seen using a branch, fence or drainpipe to reach the roof
Not sure what you are dealing with? A
pest inspection and survey is
£120 fixed cost and identifies the pest, the extent and the access
points before you commit to a treatment.
Grey and Red Are Not the Same in Law
This is worth understanding, because it explains why a pest controller will not simply act on a phone call describing a squirrel.
| Grey squirrel | Red squirrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Invasive Alien Species — not native to Britain | Native and protected |
| If caught alive | Legally obliged to dispatch humanely; release is an offence | Must not be taken or harmed |
| Control | Lawful, where a professional judges it necessary | Not a pest control subject |
The grey squirrel position comes from the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019, which together make re-releasing a live-caught grey an offence and place the obligation to dispatch it humanely on whoever caught it.
So the first thing that happens on site is identification. Not as a formality — because acting on the wrong species is a serious matter rather than an embarrassing one. If what is present is not a grey squirrel, no control work happens and we will tell you what you are actually dealing with.
The same principle applies to everything else in a roof
Bats are protected and stop the job entirely. Nesting birds are protected while nesting. A roof space is one of the few places in pest control where several legally different animals produce a very similar complaint, and getting the identification right is most of the professional judgement involved.
Squirrel work is £280 fixed cost. Where identification is the whole question, a pest inspection and survey is £120 fixed cost and answers it first.
How We Approach Squirrel Trapping in Saint Ives
Identification is the first step and it is not a formality, because the two squirrel species are treated in almost opposite ways by the law.
Nothing is acted on until we are certain what is present. We confirm what is involved and what it comes to before the visit is arranged.
How Much Does Squirrel Trapping Cost in Saint Ives?
Our current price is £280 fixed cost. There is no call-out fee, and the figure is confirmed with you before anything is booked — never afterwards.
Our Squirrel Trapping cost guide explains what the price covers and what happens on the day, and every price we charge is published on the pest control price list.
Why Saint Ives Property Owners Call a Professional
The risk in acting alone is not inefficiency here. Getting the species wrong, or disturbing something protected in the same roof space, is a serious matter rather than a wasted afternoon.
Squirrel Trapping Advice for Saint Ives
Written for this area, plus every price we charge. No sign-up, no call needed — read it and decide for yourself whether you need us.
Is That Noise in the Loft a Grey Squirrel? A Saint Ives Identification Guide
A twenty-second recording and two photographs will usually get you an answer for nothing. Here is how to make them useful.
Read the guide →How Are Grey Squirrels Removed From Loft Spaces in Saint Ives?
A trapping programme in an occupied house raises reasonable questions. Here are the answers, and what we need to know from you.
Read the guide →Squirrel or Rat in the Loft? How Saint Ives Homeowners Can Tell the Difference
Getting this wrong is not always just a wasted visit. Depending on what is actually up there, the consequences range from expensive to serious.
Read the guide →Where Are Squirrels Getting Into the Roof of My Saint Ives Home?
You can do a genuinely useful roofline survey from the garden, with a phone and forty minutes. You should not do one from a ladder.
Read the guide →Squirrel Trapping for Homes, Landlords and Businesses in Saint Ives
We take enquiries from homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, property managers and businesses. Tell us what you have noticed and where the activity is, and we will advise on the right service.
Homes
Houses, flats, rental property, garages, lofts, gardens and outbuildings.
Businesses
Restaurants, cafés, shops, offices and warehouses. Commercial pest control →
Landlords & Agents
Work between or during tenancies, with the price agreed up front.
Frequently Asked Questions — Squirrel Trapping Saint Ives
How much is squirrel trapping in Saint Ives?
Our current price is £280 fixed cost. The applicable treatment and the final price are confirmed before any work begins, and there is no call-out fee.
Are red and grey squirrels treated the same?
No. Greys are classed as an invasive alien species and may lawfully be controlled where a professional judges it necessary. Reds are native and protected, and are not a pest control subject.
What if you find something protected in the roof?
Then the job stops. Bats are protected, and birds are protected while nesting. We will tell you what is there and what has to happen next.
Can you help if I am not sure which pest I have?
Yes. A pest inspection and survey is £120 fixed cost and identifies the pest, the extent and the access points before you commit to a treatment.
Do you cover homes and businesses in Saint Ives?
Yes. We take enquiries from homeowners, tenants, landlords, letting agents, property managers and businesses in Saint Ives and the surrounding area.
How do I book?
Call 01223 902388 or use the WhatsApp button. Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will explain the treatment and the price before anything is arranged.
Get a Quote for Squirrel Trapping in Saint Ives
Tell us what you have found and where. We confirm the treatment and the price before anything is booked.
Squirrel Trapping Across Cambridgeshire
This is one of our local squirrel trapping pages. The main Squirrel Control Cambridge page covers the service in full.
Need Squirrel Trapping in Saint Ives?
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