West of Wakefield, Ossett has stone terraces, buildings from its textile history and later housing. We fit humane proofing wherever pigeons have taken hold.
When a few pigeons start using a roof in a market town, neighbours soon notice: droppings on shared yards, birds on ridge tiles at dawn, a regular visit to the same chimney. In Ossett the stone terraces make those spots easy to find, with deep eaves and tall chimney stacks, and our first step is walking the street to see which roofs are already marked.
Buildings from the town's textile history have bigger surfaces and often a small business inside. Here the question is who owns the roof and who pays for upkeep, so it helps to speak to the freeholder early. Later housing is simplest, with soffits and porches. We use lawful, humane methods because pigeons are protected, and the final price depends on the work at height and the cleaning involved.
That depends on ownership and any lease or agreement, so check the paperwork or ask the freeholder. We can quote for shared areas once someone with authority has agreed access. Where several owners share a roof, it usually takes one agreement to get started.
Avoid feeding birds, keep bins and food waste covered, and note where they land most. Do not disturb a nest that may be in use. Photos of the roofline help us prepare for the survey.
Pigeon Proofing across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Ossett
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
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