Fouling, blocked gutters and noisy roosts on ledges and roofs are hard to clear while birds can return. We fit lawful, humane proofing that stops them settling.
Feral pigeons roost and nest wherever there is shelter and a flat ledge. Their droppings are acidic, stain stonework, block gutters and downpipes, and leave paths and entrances slippery. Dried droppings and nesting debris can also carry organisms that affect health, so clearing them needs suitable protective equipment and care. Feeding by passers-by or by staff at lunchtime can keep a flock on a site, so we also talk through the habits that encourage birds to stay.
Wild birds are protected by law, so proofing must be lawful and humane. The aim is to stop birds landing and nesting, not to harm them, and the right system depends on the structure. Netting suits recesses and open frames, spikes and sloping systems suit ledges and sills, and wire or mesh can protect solar panels and other awkward spots. Gutters packed with nesting material can overflow into walls, which is one reason a roost near a roofline becomes more costly if it is left.
Across Leeds and West Yorkshire we see the problem on stone mills, warehouses, shop fronts, flats, car parks and ordinary house roofs. We survey first to see where the birds are roosting, then recommend a system. We offer free surveys for homes and businesses, and our technicians are fully insured and trained. We will tell you honestly if a smaller fix such as a single run of wire is enough, rather than fitting more than the building needs.
We survey the building to find the roosting and nesting spots and how the birds reach them.
We recommend a proofing system suited to the structure, such as netting, spikes or wire.
We clear nests and droppings where it is lawful and safe to do so, using the right protective equipment.
We fit the proofing neatly and securely, with access arranged to suit the site.
We check the work and advise on any gaps, and on keeping gutters and ledges clear.
Yes, as long as it is done lawfully and humanely. Wild birds and their active nests are protected, so some work may need to wait until nesting has finished. If you are unsure about a particular situation, check the rules before removing anything.
Bird spikes are designed to stop pigeons landing, not to injure them. Correctly fitted, they make a ledge unusable rather than dangerous. Netting and wire do the same job in other places. We choose the system to suit the building.
Where the situation needs it, yes. Droppings and nesting debris should be handled with suitable protective equipment, so we clear affected areas as part of the job where that is sensible and safe, and we will agree this with you first.
It depends on the height and access, the length of ledge or area to be covered, the type of system chosen and how much clearing is required. We can give you a free quote after a survey or a look at photographs.
A typical job begins with watching how the birds use the building, then fitting the system that fits that pattern.
Read the walk-through →Six guides, from identification to what it costs.
One bird on a ledge is not a problem, but a settled flock is. Here is how to recognise a roost, a nesting site and a feeding habit, and what each one means for the building.
Read the advice →Pigeons rarely leave because you ask them to. They leave when a ledge, roof or sill stops being a comfortable place to land. This guide covers what works and what does not.
Read the advice →Pigeon proofing can range from a short job on a single ledge to a full scaffold project on a large building. This guide explains why, so you can judge a quote properly.
Read the advice →Pigeons are a nuisance long before they are a serious hazard, but a settled flock can cause blocked drainage, soiled entrances and hygiene concerns. Here is how to weigh the risks sensibly.
Read the advice →It is far easier to stop pigeons settling than to move a flock that has made itself at home. These are the steps that matter, in the order that tends to help most.
Read the advice →A householder can sort out a small ledge with the right materials, but larger buildings bring height, legal and hygiene issues. This guide explains where the line falls.
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Fantastic service. Great communication and immediate response.Alison14 September 2020
Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 September 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
