A loose attic vent or shutter on a window can make a banging noise in the wind.
Noise in attic middle of night.
Flying squirrels jump from attic rafter to attic rafter and make noise.
Critters just love to live in the attics of homes and the walls ceiling gaps crawl spaces etc.
You ll hear these pests more at night as they re looking for food although colder temperatures also increases activity.
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.
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.
They may also decide to drum on a part of the house that has the right resonance to attract a mate.
A rhythmic tapping noise in the attic can come from outside the attic.
Air passing through ducts and radiators can sometimes create a loud noise as can water passing through pipes.
But attics are the favorite spot for wild animals.
Both mice and rats make scratching sounds in an attic.