Between Leeds and Bradford, Pudsey has stone mill buildings and housing estates that pigeons find equally useful. We fit lawful, humane proofing to keep them off.
Old mill-town stone gives pigeons deep ledges, stepped cornices and gaps behind fascias where they feel hidden. Pudsey's terraces suit that perfectly, and a few birds soon become a regular roost with a patch of fouling beneath. We start with a look at where they perch and exit, then match the answer to the stone, whether that is a strip of spikes or fine netting across a recess.
The inter-war and post-war estates in the town present a different job. Here it is usually porches, garage fronts, soffits and the gaps under roof tiles, with droppings landing on cars and paths. Birds are protected by law, so nothing we fit is designed to injure them, and any nest in use needs checking before work. Costs depend on height, access and the amount of proofing needed.
One bird passing through is not. Repeated roosting is, because droppings build up, stain stonework and can block gutters and downpipes. If birds return to the same spot daily, proofing it early is usually simpler than cleaning up later.
Sometimes. It depends on the height, the roof pitch and what the property offers for safe access. We assess that at the survey and explain it in the quote, so there are no surprises when the work is booked.
Pigeon Proofing across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Pudsey
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 →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
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
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