Pigeons treat the ledges of a former warehouse just like a terrace gutter. We fit humane proofing across Leeds so birds stop roosting where they are not wanted.
A city this size gives pigeons plenty to work with: flat roofs and recessed balconies on city-centre apartments, deep window reveals in warehouse conversions, and the gutters and chimney heads of Victorian back-to-backs in Headingley and Hyde Park. Before quoting we look at where birds land, where they nest and where the droppings fall, because a ledge proofed in the wrong place only moves the flock next door.
Canal-side buildings along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire often have bridges, cornices and sheltered undersides that suit roosting. Near Kirkstall Abbey and other older stonework, proofing has to be gentle on the fabric. Wild birds are protected, so we use netting, spikes and tensioned wire that deter rather than harm, and we clean fouled areas with suitable protective equipment before anything is fitted.
Yes, though it helps if the managing agent or freeholder arranges access. Communal roofs, balconies and ledges are usually treated as one job, and we can survey the whole building so the proofing is consistent rather than patchy.
Often very little. Fine netting and low-profile wire are chosen to blend with brick and stone, and on listed or older frontages we discuss the options first. Free surveys for homes and businesses let you see the plan before you commit.
Pigeon Proofing across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Leeds
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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A typical job begins with watching how the birds use the building, then fitting the system that fits that pattern.
Read the walk-through →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.
