Do you hear the animal on the roof during the night or the day.
Sound of animal in roof.
Sounds scratching or gnawing noises during the day may be a sign of squirrels.
From scratching scurrying thumping and other pitter patter noises different animals will make different sounds.
The easiest way to figure out what animal is living in your home is by the various sounds they make.
Raccoon on the roof bird on the roof opossum on the roof ratn on the roof.
I would call a roofing specialist to inspect as they can cause serious damage insurance does cover the repairs.
Raccoons will enter attics when looking for shelter and will make a comfy home out of your attic insulation.
Though bats are typically quiet nocturnal animals they do make high pitched screeching sounds around dusk or dawn.
Squealing sounds of heavy walking from the ceiling.
Read more about specific animals inside your house.
These nocturnal animals are notorious for getting stuck in attics and making loud noises in the middle of the night.
If you hear a tapping sound in the walls it will be one of these animals listed below.
Sometimes you will hear a knocking while other times you may notice a scurrying sound thumping noise or something else.
Meantime get some foam ear plugs so you can get some sleep.
Tracks the size and shape of footprints left by an animal on a roof or in an attic can help identify the pest.
Noises in the attic can come from several different types of animals.
Mice and squirrels can be heard gnawing and moving throughout the attic.
Knocking sound in attic if you hear a knocking sound in your attic this is a pretty good indication that an animal of some sort has taken up residence in that space.
However sounds at night may indicate a bat or roof rat issue.
Go back to the main how to get rid of wild animals page for more information about animal on the roof and what types of noises or sounds they make.
If you hear thumping in your attic at night it s most likely a larger animal such as a raccoon or opossum engaged in jumping from one area of the attic to another actively shoving or destroying something or dragging something heavy.
It could be raccoons or some other animal seeking warmth.
Bats in attics can make noises.