How to Stop Squirrels from Getting On Your Roof

Squirrels are expert climbers and they can easily find ways of getting on your roof via trees and power lines. Once on your roof, squirrels can cause significant amounts of damage, typically leading to costly repairs. Fortunately, our squirrel stoppers at Critter Guard can help.

The Problem with Squirrels On Your Roof

Once a squirrel has gained access to your roof, it can cause a multitude of problems. A few of these problems include:

• Squirrels can chew through your roof and enter your attic. Squirrels' teeth continuously grow, and they trim their teeth by chewing things such as wood, wires, and other hard materials.
• Squirrels can easily chew through solar panel wires or wires in your attic, increasing your risk of power outages and costly repairs.
• Once in your attic, squirrels can cause significant amounts of damage to your home’s insulation, which can lead to higher utility bills.
• Squirrels may chew through electrical wiring, creating a serious fire risk. Additionally, these critters have been known to nest in chimney vents, which can obstruct ventilation and lead to the buildup of flammable gases.
• Squirrels love to nest in warm places such as your attic and will sometimes have their offspring in your attic if left alone long enough. Multiple squirrels in your attic can lead to larger amounts of damage and more noise.
• Once squirrels have settled in, their nesting materials and droppings can attract other pests like flies, ticks, ants, fleas, and even larger animals like snakes and birds.

How to Keep Squirrels Off of Your Roof

Stopping the squirrels is done by blocking their path to your roof. The path can be a tree, utility pole, or power line. The following are a few tips to help keep squirrels off your roof.

Trimming Trees

Overhanging trees over your house provide suitable paths for these expert climbers. Trim the trees around your home so that there are no branches close to your roof. Keep in mind that squirrels are impressive jumpers, so make sure the nearest branches are quite far away from your roof.

Remove Nearby Food Sources

Bird feeders or fruit trees near your roof can attract squirrels. To keep squirrels off your roof, remove any nearby food sources and keep gutters clean of leaves and debris, as squirrels may find food or nesting materials there as well.

Seal Entry Points

Inspect your roof for holes or gaps, especially around chimneys, vents, eaves, and soffits. Be sure to effectively seal any potential entry points with durable materials to keep squirrels away from your attic.

Installing Critter Guard's Squirrel Stoppers

At Critter Guard, we provide Line Guards and Pole Guards to protect your roof, wires, and solar panels from squirrels and other critters. Our humane squirrel stoppers are designed to prevent squirrels’ access to your roof via trees, power lines, and utility poles. Check out the Michael B. Case Study to learn more about our squirrel guards for roofs and how they successfully kept squirrels off of this homeowner’s roof!

At Critter Guard, our target is to ensure that we humanely deter squirrels from getting on your roof. To learn more about our squirrel guards for roofs and how they can help prevent costly repairs and power outages in your area, contact us today!