South Kirkby's terraces and post-war estates back onto open countryside, so pigeons arrive in numbers. We fit humane proofing that keeps them off roofs, porches and yards.
Open land beside the housing means fewer buildings between a flock and your roof, and fewer other places for birds to be disturbed. When pigeons choose a South Kirkby home it is typically because the roofline is quiet and sheltered, with a ledge that catches the morning sun. Spotting that preference helps us decide where wire or spikes will have most effect.
Terraces here have shared gutters and chimneys, and post-war estates have porches, soffits and garage roofs in plenty. We also look at what draws birds to the garden, such as spilt seed or food scraps, since removing it helps proofing work. Methods are always lawful and humane, because pigeons are protected, and the price depends on height, extent and cleaning. Free surveys are available for homes and businesses.
You do not have to, but spilt seed and bread attract pigeons. Using a feeder with a tray, cleaning up below it and avoiding bread helps. Proofing your roof works better when there is less food nearby.
Watch the roof at dawn and dusk. Birds that vanish at a particular point are entering there. Photos help us, and a survey will confirm it and show what mesh, guard or wire is needed.
Pigeon Proofing across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in South Kirkby
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 →Returned our call promptly, agreed appt at short notice and did a great job on the bee/wasp nest in our bay window. We recommend him.Anne Blackledge18 June 2018
Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
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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.
