How to get squirrels out of your loft in Milton Keynes
Signs you have squirrels, not rats
- Scratching and running noises mainly in the daytime, especially early morning (rats are mostly nocturnal).
- Chewed fascia boards, soffits or a gap at the roof line; shredded loft insulation used as nesting.
- Squirrels seen jumping from trees or fences onto the roof.
What the law says
Grey squirrels are listed under the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019. GOV.UK guidance says an animal taken from the wild must not be released back, including relocating it to a park (GOV.UK invasive species rules). That rules out "catch and release" DIY; use a professional who can dispatch humanely.
What a pest controller will do
- Survey the roof line and loft to find entry holes.
- Trap the squirrels in the loft over several visits.
- Once the loft is clear, proof the holes with mesh or metal so new squirrels can't get in. Proofing is what stops repeat call-outs.
What it costs in MK
Checkatrade lists MK "wildlife management" jobs at £225 on average, typically £170–£310 (Checkatrade MK pest control page). Expect roof-line proofing that needs a scaffold tower or cherry picker to cost extra. Ask for the price to include follow-up visits.
Does the council help?
No. Milton Keynes City Council recommends using a professional pest controller (NPTA or BPCA members) for domestic properties.
What MK firms publish for squirrels
2 of 22 firms we checked publish a price for squirrels on their own website. The rest don't show one online, so ask for a written quote.
Taken from each firm's own site, checked 16 Oct 2026. These are "from" prices, not quotes. See the full MK price index
FAQs
Can I trap a squirrel and release it somewhere else?
No. In England, grey squirrels are an invasive species and it is an offence to release one you have trapped, including moving it to a park or woodland (GOV.UK).
How much does squirrel removal cost in Milton Keynes?
Checkatrade puts MK wildlife-management jobs at £225 on average, typically £170–£310. Proofing hard-to-reach roof lines can cost more.
Will Milton Keynes Council remove squirrels?
No. Milton Keynes City Council advises residents to use a professional pest controller for problems inside their home.
MK firms that handle this
BH Pest Control (Bee Honest)
MK-based✓ Checked 2026-10-14
Milton Keynes incl. Bletchley & Kents Hill; Leighton Buzzard; High Wycombe
NPTA member, checked 15 Oct 2026: NPTA search
Rodent live-trapping and proofing, CCTV drain surveys, mole control, wasp/flying insects, bird proofing incl. solar panels
Source: bhpestcontrol.com · Your firm? Claim or correct (free)
Clear Pest Milton Keynes
MK-based✓ Checked 2026-10-14
Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Buckingham
Rodents, squirrels, rabbits, moles, foxes, pigeons/gulls, wasps & bees; homes, farms, businesses; 24/7
Source: www.clearpestmiltonkeynes.co.uk · Your firm? Claim or correct (free)
Axatax
MK-based✓ Checked 2026-10-14
Milton Keynes (Newport Pagnell base), Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham
BPCA and NPTA member, checked 15 Oct 2026: BPCA search, NPTA search
Domestic & commercial; rats, mice, wasps, bees, squirrels, birds, bed bugs; BPCA member
Source: www.axatax.co.uk · Your firm? Claim or correct (free)
JG Pest Control
Covers MK✓ Checked 2026-10-14
Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Olney and wider Bucks
Regional firm: rodents, squirrel loft proofing, wasps/hornets, bird proofing, moles, wildlife
Source: jgpestcontrol.co.uk · Your firm? Claim or correct (free)
Pest2Go Ltd
Covers MK✓ Checked 2026-10-15
Northampton-based; own site covers Northampton and surrounding areas; lists Milton Keynes on Checkatrade
NPTA member, checked 16 Oct 2026: NPTA search
Rats, mice and squirrels incl. proofing; wasps, ants, fleas, moths, bed bugs; pigeon netting and spiking. Free surveys
What do MK firms charge? How much pest control costs in Milton Keynes
Last checked 2026-10-16. Prices are published guide prices or third-party averages, not quotes.