Creaking Noises In The Attic

Watch the video to discover why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.

Creaking noises in the attic.

Noises in the attic scratching sounds at night squirrels. If your house was built recently or if it is very old it will go through a process known as settling. Flying squirrelson the other hand are nocturnal and move in and out of attics primarily at night. Mating adults will squeal.

Fast moving scurrying noises are often rodents like squirrels or rats says bob. There are a few possible sources for this sound but none of them ghostly or even worrying enough to call. 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. Daytime noise especially in the morning or evening.

At night attic can sometime make loud creaking and cracking sounds. Ask the builder adding diagonal bracing would transfer the concentrated wind load to other parts of the structure all at once helping dampen the movement that creates the sound. A nest of baby raccoons. Fast scampering medium volume usually in the attic.

The most common noise inquiries we get from homeowners are concerns about sounds coming from the attic. The creaking sound is perfectly normal and is caused by the movement of roof timbers responding to changes in temperature. Clicking knocking and clanking no that s not the sound of chains rattling in the attic. What sound does a squirrel make.

Sometimes popping sounds begin when hot water is turned on somewhere in the house. Opossums or possums as they are. Heavy walking or thumping. When you hear a banging coming from the attic and are trying to determine the cause you are most likely dealing with one of these four animals.

Raccoons are typically the heaviest of the pests. As hot water moves. If you hear banging a raccoon could be stomping on the floor.