How much does wildlife removal cost

Something scratching about in the loft, think it's squirrels. What do pest control charge to get them out and stop them coming back

Asked by Simon on 28th Aug 2026
Expert Trade Answers
"100-1500
Usually costing in around that budget
Depending on the job"
Answered on 31st Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"If squirrels are present.
Live cage traps are the most straight forward method to catch them.
They will be removed.

Kevin Murphy frsph
Murphy Pest Control
Norfolk, England"
Answered on 16th Sep 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 - report
"Hi! I charge £250 for the removal of squirrels then proofing is quoted case by case. We have to use spring traps, which are legally required to be checked every day"
Answered on 28th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Hiya,

We charge £199 for squirrel treatment. These traps do need to be checked daily as a requirement.
Proofing work is quoted on a job by job basis dependant on the size and quantity of entry points. Our last squirrel proofing job in a loft came to around £150 so I would expect it to be around that.
We also offer a survey service in which we come and survey exactly what is needed for just £70 (this is deducted from total value if you go ahead with work) as if the squirrels are not present in the loft we believe in prevention first proofing to keep them out rather than just treat the surface issue."
Answered on 28th Aug 2026 - Member since Jul 2026 - report
"Something like squirrels is usually a two visit call out as you have to set the live cage traps and then return to take them away with squirrels in them … each call out depending where you are and if you get a well known named pest control company you would be paying approx £90 to £150 per call out"
Answered on 28th Aug 2026 - Member since May 2026 - report
"Well firstly we need to make sure it is squirrels. Have you seen them going in there. Squirrels are noisy, dont just scratch they make lots of noise. Just scratching around more likely rats
Wed need to see what it is first.
Treatment cost will depend on the target pest

Our priced start at £150"
Answered on 28th Aug 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 - report
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