Rolling Noise Attic

If you hear noises in the attic during the day it s very likely from squirrels.

Rolling noise attic.

The sounds from squirrels in the house include scurrying sounds from them running around on the drywall in the attic above the ceiling or in the walls. A rhythmic tapping noise in the attic can come from outside the attic. They may also decide to drum on a part of the house that has the right resonance to attract a mate. You may also hear light running or scurrying noises during the day.

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. If the noise is similar to a ball or something rolling around then this is most likely rats or squirrels rolling nuts around your attic. You may hear the sounds in the attic or inside the walls. Damage squirrels can cause to your home.

A loose attic vent or shutter on a window can make a banging noise in the wind. Many times you can hear the noise or sounds in the attic or wall of the walnuts or acorns rolling around or being dropped down the wall cavities. If you hear rolling noises in the attic you most likely have a squirrel problem. Woodpeckers will often develop an interest in a home and will visit several times through the day to bore foraging and nesting holes in the siding.

You may also hear some scratching sounds or even some nuts rolling around. These squirrels are most generally bringing nuts into the attic to store for the long winter.